Awankado Bench in Carved Chestnut Wood with Beewax Finish by Daniel SoffiaOne Of A KindDimensions: D 110 x W 35 x H 40 cm.Materials: Chestnut wood.Different wood options are available upon request. Please contact us.An architect & Artisan who lives and creates his works in the southern countryside of Chile, where he learned the techniques of the ancestral culture of the ethnic community in which he resides.His creations are carved from a single piece of wood, reclaimed from rivers and forests, offering contemporary interpretations of traditional craftsmanship.His pieces explore structural challenges in the stability and mechanics of wood, emphasizing in their dimensions and ergonomics the act of sitting close to the ground.His aesthetic seeks to enhance concavities, stylizing the definition between straight lines and curved edges, achieving a harmonious and continuous union between each part.The finishes are made with beeswax that he prepares using products from local beekeepers.His achievements have allowed him to represent the community he lives in, revitalizing the cultural heritage memory of his locality. His work has earned him the Seal of Excellence in Chilean Craftsmanship 2023, the UNESCO and WCC Award for South American Craftsmanship 2024, and he exhibited at the Révélations Biennial in Paris 2025.