MORA ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
Not So formal sofa
Not So formal sofa
Year
2022
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2022
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
The main idealogy is to design the sofa unit on a formal note and give it a in-formal look and maintain the balance in between, there by named as the “Not so Formal Sofa (NSF Sofa)”. Its neither formal nor informal.FABRIC
So, How did we do it?
1.Color play
We played with the fabric colors. The Navy Blue fabric on the sofa seats lay on the formal side whereas the Red Clay cushion fabric and Ochre yellow bolsters lay on the informal side.
2. Shapes
To break the proper defined rectangular shape of the sofa and coffee table. we brought the circular bolster cushion into play. Rectangle and Circle falls on formal and informal respectively.
The main idealogy is to design the sofa unit on a formal note and give it a in-formal look and maintain the balance in between, there by named as the “Not so Formal Sofa (NSF Sofa)”. Its neither formal nor informal.FABRIC
So, How did we do it?
1.Color play
We played with the fabric colors. The Navy Blue fabric on the sofa seats lay on the formal side whereas the Red Clay cushion fabric and Ochre yellow bolsters lay on the informal side.
2. Shapes
To break the proper defined rectangular shape of the sofa and coffee table. we brought the circular bolster cushion into play. Rectangle and Circle falls on formal and informal respectively.
Simple and elegant table
Simple and elegant table
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
a “Simple and Elegant” study table for their kids was the requirement put forth by our client. The design process started with understanding the existing space and decoding the patterns used in the kids room. The decoded pattern then subtly implemented in the table and brass was put into play to bring the element of luxury and elegance.
a “Simple and Elegant” study table for their kids was the requirement put forth by our client. The design process started with understanding the existing space and decoding the patterns used in the kids room. The decoded pattern then subtly implemented in the table and brass was put into play to bring the element of luxury and elegance.
Chair
Chair
Year
2024
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2024
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
– The base work consists of double-layered 18mm plywood, enveloped in teak wood veneer with a natural matte spray polish finish.
– Rattan cane is enclosed between the two layers of plywood to provide back support.
– Seating is furnished with super soft foam cushioning.
– The handle base is crafted from repurposed leftover wood from the factory, encased in soft cushioning and upholstered with beige suede velvet fabric.
– The back seat cushion is adorned with Pichwai digital printed fabric.
How did we do it ?
– The base work consists of double-layered 18mm plywood, enveloped in teak wood veneer with a natural matte spray polish finish.
– Rattan cane is enclosed between the two layers of plywood to provide back support.
– Seating is furnished with super soft foam cushioning.
– The handle base is crafted from repurposed leftover wood from the factory, encased in soft cushioning and upholstered with beige suede velvet fabric.
– The back seat cushion is adorned with Pichwai digital printed fabric.
A and S Sofa
A and S Sofa
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
A simple plywood laminate-finished bed features a custom-designed headboard in A and S shapes, crafted from hard foam and upholstered in grey velvet fabric. This unique upholstery represents the initials of the client’s names.
A simple plywood laminate-finished bed features a custom-designed headboard in A and S shapes, crafted from hard foam and upholstered in grey velvet fabric. This unique upholstery represents the initials of the client’s names.
Box framed standing mirror
Box framed standing mirror
Year
2024
Category
Product
Project Type
Commercial
Year
2024
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Teak wood framed mirror enclosed within a MS frame work , a vintage mirror captured within the framework of modern MS square rods
Teak wood framed mirror enclosed within a MS frame work , a vintage mirror captured within the framework of modern MS square rods
Ches Board
Chess board
Year
2024
Category
Product
Project Lead
Commercial
Year
2024
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
We reimagined the traditional chessboard by incorporating the MORA design language, which emphasizes the use of solid geometric shapes. In this reinterpretation, the classic checkered board is transformed with hollow squares, creating MORA’s signature grid design. This not only offers a fresh visual twist but also serves a functional purpose, securely holding the chess pieces in place.
We reimagined the traditional chessboard by incorporating the MORA design language, which emphasizes the use of solid geometric shapes. In this reinterpretation, the classic checkered board is transformed with hollow squares, creating MORA’s signature grid design. This not only offers a fresh visual twist but also serves a functional purpose, securely holding the chess pieces in place.
Flora Sofa
Floral Sofa
Year
2022
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2022
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
A classic wooden sofa design is elevated with custom brass-accented wooden legs, adding a touch of elegance and shine to its traditional appearance. The vibrant floral fabric on the seat introduces a pop of color, perfectly balanced by the soft beige velvet backrest for a refined yet lively look.
A classic wooden sofa design is elevated with custom brass-accented wooden legs, adding a touch of elegance and shine to its traditional appearance. The vibrant floral fabric on the seat introduces a pop of color, perfectly balanced by the soft beige velvet backrest for a refined yet lively look.
Made in chennai workstation
Made in chennai workstation
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
The requirement was kept simple by the client, they wanted a table and cabinet in retro style with few design touches from MORA.
Since our client being a blogger under the name of ” Made in Chennai ” we wanted the furniture to communicate the tones of Chennai. Firstly we designed the furniture in the retro style as required and brought in the idea of hand paintings to the cabinet shutter and the table drawers representing Chennai with the elements which is not usually used to represent the city and that can act as a metonym. So we designed a street scape with elements of Chennai that every Chennaite could connect with.
The requirement was kept simple by the client, they wanted a table and cabinet in retro style with few design touches from MORA.
Since our client being a blogger under the name of ” Made in Chennai ” we wanted the furniture to communicate the tones of Chennai. Firstly we designed the furniture in the retro style as required and brought in the idea of hand paintings to the cabinet shutter and the table drawers representing Chennai with the elements which is not usually used to represent the city and that can act as a metonym. So we designed a street scape with elements of Chennai that every Chennaite could connect with.
Plug-in Chair
Plug-in Chair
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Lead
Mohamed Rasheed
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
The furniture series is named after a simple idealogy of “No glue, No screw”, we wanted to keep the furntiure light, simple and ready to assemble.
So how do we do it ? Instead of glues or screws, we design pieces in a way that you plug-in each pieces as we mention in our product catalogue and you will end up with a furniture which is ready to use
We design the furntiture template and with CNC cutting technology we get the designed pieces cut precisely and smoothly, the leftover stencil is used for packaging and portablity, thus reducing the wastage, storage space and the packaking costs.
“No glue, No screw, Just Plug-in”
The furniture series is named after a simple idealogy of “No glue, No screw”, we wanted to keep the furntiure light, simple and ready to assemble.
So how do we do it ? Instead of glues or screws, we design pieces in a way that you plug-in each pieces as we mention in our product catalogue and you will end up with a furniture which is ready to use
We design the furntiture template and with CNC cutting technology we get the designed pieces cut precisely and smoothly, the leftover stencil is used for packaging and portablity, thus reducing the wastage, storage space and the packaking costs.
“No glue, No screw, Just Plug-in”
Rattan cane day bed
Rattan cane day bed
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
The requirement from the client was to design a day bed in the same language as of S&E table (check older posts) but with the introduction of rattan cane, since they wanted to have a cane furniture from a long time.
So, we started the rough draft of the design with skeleton shape derived from the S&E table. The minimum support required for backrest and the armrest is designed and we ended up with the final skeleton shape with the leftover space where we can use the rattan cane, in the whole design process main consideration was given to the functionality and stability of the day bed.
SINGLE VICTORIA PAT
Later we introduced the brass inlay used in the same pattern as used in S&E table in the back rest. We decided to use Single Victoria webbing pattern to match with the Brass inlay pattern.
The requirement from the client was to design a day bed in the same language as of S&E table (check older posts) but with the introduction of rattan cane, since they wanted to have a cane furniture from a long time.
So, we started the rough draft of the design with skeleton shape derived from the S&E table. The minimum support required for backrest and the armrest is designed and we ended up with the final skeleton shape with the leftover space where we can use the rattan cane, in the whole design process main consideration was given to the functionality and stability of the day bed.
SINGLE VICTORIA PAT
Later we introduced the brass inlay used in the same pattern as used in S&E table in the back rest. We decided to use Single Victoria webbing pattern to match with the Brass inlay pattern.
Table
Table
Year
2024
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2024
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Working within the budget of a standard plywood table, we designed the stunning Table #401, which mimics the look of a vintage teak wood table with a modern twist. Crafted from plywood and finished with laminate, this table features custom-designed, wood-turned legs polished to match the laminate shade, achieving the desired appearance of an all-wood table.
Working within the budget of a standard plywood table, we designed the stunning Table #401, which mimics the look of a vintage teak wood table with a modern twist. Crafted from plywood and finished with laminate, this table features custom-designed, wood-turned legs polished to match the laminate shade, achieving the desired appearance of an all-wood table.
The Ball Rack
the ball rack
Year
2024
Category
Product
Project Type
Commercial
Year
2024
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Rethinking the clothes hanging stand , a wood turned ball shaped log placed over a MS frame work holds the frame still without any screw
Rethinking the clothes hanging stand , a wood turned ball shaped log placed over a MS frame work holds the frame still without any screw
The Diamond Platform sofa
The Diamond Platform sofa
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Lead
Mohamed Rasheed
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
The main idealogy is to create a balance between the fabric sofa and wooden sofa and blend it in a minimal and functional way possible.
We wanted to use the whole 140″ wall and create not just a sofa but a sofa with sidetables so that it works as an alternate to a centre table, which wont be ideal considering the space constrain.
The diamond tufting, the corner chamfers and the legs were designed accordingly to follow the same language and pattern.
The main idealogy is to create a balance between the fabric sofa and wooden sofa and blend it in a minimal and functional way possible.
We wanted to use the whole 140″ wall and create not just a sofa but a sofa with sidetables so that it works as an alternate to a centre table, which wont be ideal considering the space constrain.
The diamond tufting, the corner chamfers and the legs were designed accordingly to follow the same language and pattern.
The Grid Stall
The Grid stall
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Commercial
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Commercial
We designed this plug-in stall for a children’s clothing brand in Chennai, aiming to reflect their unique brand identity. Since it’s a kids’ brand, we incorporated vibrant, popping colors to accentuate the grid intersections, creating an engaging and lively space. This stall is part of our signature “Plugin Furniture” series, which follows the concept of “No glue, no screws—just plug in.”
We designed this plug-in stall for a children’s clothing brand in Chennai, aiming to reflect their unique brand identity. Since it’s a kids’ brand, we incorporated vibrant, popping colors to accentuate the grid intersections, creating an engaging and lively space. This stall is part of our signature “Plugin Furniture” series, which follows the concept of “No glue, no screws—just plug in.”
The shapes coffee table
The shapes coffee table
Year
2022
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Commercial
Year
2022
Location
Ambattur ,
Chennai
Project Type
Commercial
Shapes are basic design element that typically form the core of any design piece ,and they have a surprising number of uses in everyday design, the more you look for them in designs around you, the more you’ll start seeing them everywhere. We at MORA always fond of geometric shapes and wanted it be dominant in our designs as it in our logo which is just basic geometric shapes put together. So how about a coffee table with just shapes put together ? Thats ‘ THE SHAPES ‘ coffee table by MORA – a series of plugin furniture . “ No glue , No screw , Just Plug-in “.
Shapes are basic design element that typically form the core of any design piece ,and they have a surprising number of uses in everyday design, the more you look for them in designs around you, the more you’ll start seeing them everywhere. We at MORA always fond of geometric shapes and wanted it be dominant in our designs as it in our logo which is just basic geometric shapes put together. So how about a coffee table with just shapes put together ? Thats ‘ THE SHAPES ‘ coffee table by MORA – a series of plugin furniture . “ No glue , No screw , Just Plug-in “.
Tropical crockery unit
Tropical crockery unit
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2021
Location
Ambattur ,
Chennai
Project Type
Residential
Vintage Crockery unit with the twist of tropical wallpaper.
Vintage Crockery unit with the twist of tropical wallpaper.
Waterfall Wardrobe
Waterfall Wardrobe
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Lead
Mohamed Rasheed
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Featuring soothing shades of grey and blue, its teak louvres mimic nature’s gentle flow. With a Duco matt paint finish, it brings the calming essence of a waterfall into your space.
Featuring soothing shades of grey and blue, its teak louvres mimic nature’s gentle flow. With a Duco matt paint finish, it brings the calming essence of a waterfall into your space.
A and S bed
A and S bed
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
A simple plywood laminate-finished bed features a custom-designed headboard in A and S shapes, crafted from hard foam and upholstered in grey velvet fabric. This unique upholstery represents the initials of the client’s names.
A simple plywood laminate-finished bed features a custom-designed headboard in A and S shapes, crafted from hard foam and upholstered in grey velvet fabric. This unique upholstery represents the initials of the client’s names.
Grid Sofa
Grid Sofa
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Lead
Commercial
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
The primary theme of this furniture design is the grid, which is reflected in the upholstery stitching and carried through to the MS frame grid design for the center and side tables. Bold colors are used for the backrest to emphasize the grid theme and make the furniture a standout piece in the lobby space for which it was designed.
The primary theme of this furniture design is the grid, which is reflected in the upholstery stitching and carried through to the MS frame grid design for the center and side tables. Bold colors are used for the backrest to emphasize the grid theme and make the furniture a standout piece in the lobby space for which it was designed.
Subhiksha Tv unit
Subhiksha Tv unit
Year
2024
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
Year
2021
Category
Furniture
Project Type
Residential
The client requested a TV unit that would elevate the overall living room design, so we created a piece that adheres to the design principle of balance. By distributing equal visual weight on either side, we achieved a proportionate and harmonious look. This TV unit, though simple, is meticulously planned with horizontal and vertical lines that perfectly reflect the concept of balance.
The client requested a TV unit that would elevate the overall living room design, so we created a piece that adheres to the design principle of balance. By distributing equal visual weight on either side, we achieved a proportionate and harmonious look. This TV unit, though simple, is meticulously planned with horizontal and vertical lines that perfectly reflect the concept of balance.