a studio
shaped by architecture
fenda studio is an independent jewellery studio founded in sydney in 2020, now based in haarlem, the netherlands. our work moves between architecture, sculpture and the body, exploring how objects occupy space, relate to the wearer and become part of everyday life.
two disciplines, one studio.
fenda was founded by bruno candido and leandro riccioppo, bringing different perspectives into a shared approach to jewellery.
bruno's background in architecture, fine arts and silversmithing shapes the studio's design language and approach to making. leandro's background in gemmology and business brings a different perspective, connecting the character of each stone with the people and relationships behind the work.
together, they shape the direction of the studio, from the first idea to the finished object.
in portuguese, fenda means an opening, a gap, a space between forms. the name reflects a recurring interest in the studio's work: what happens between objects can be as significant as the objects themselves.
from first line to final polish
a drawing is a proposition, not a conclusion.
proportions shift, structures are questioned, and sometimes the smallest adjustment changes the entire object. the work moves between paper, material and the bench until nothing feels unresolved.
the hand remains part of the thinking, not simply the execution.
material part of the architecture
material is never simply a finish. its weight, resistance and response to light influence the structure of each piece. these qualities are considered from the beginning, allowing material to become part of the design rather than something applied at the end.