Mission Sitting

Created in collaboration with Muskita, Mission Seating is inspired by the precision and restraint of spacecraft interiors, transforming industrial remnants into objects of rest. Each piece is crafted from repurposed aluminum window profiles, turning construction offcuts into structural elements with purpose and intention.

Sitting becomes a moment of pause and engagement, where you literally buckle yourself in, echoing the experience of astronauts preparing for the unknown. The warm orange surfaces recall re-entry heat shields, blending cold industrial material with human presence.

Mission Seating is a study in contrasts: grounded yet suspended, technical yet emotional, sustainable yet aspirational—a reflection on how thoughtful design can turn everyday objects into experiences.

Christine Petrou, trained in architecture in London and Cyprus, founded Studio Christine Kalia in 2019, driven by a passion for furniture that bridges historical narratives with contemporary aesthetics. Her work transforms spaces into art, reflecting craftsmanship and timeless design. She has designed special pieces for John Malkovich, Kirill Serebrennikov, and Matthew Zorbas, and collaborated with Chloé. Christine’s projects span private residences, historical restorations, and cultural initiatives, including the Cyprus International Theatre Festival and Larnaca Biennale, where she continues to shape spaces with a refined, contemporary vision.