In 2020, a group of friends whose pasts had crossed in the lighting industry came together again, driven by their passion for lighting and design. It was in this context that Boah Nova was born, under the initiative of Fernando Santos. Inspired by collaborative spaces he was involved in, while living in San Francisco and Helsinki, such as the Stanford’s Design Research Center and Aalto’s Design Factory, Boah Nova was envisioned as a creative hub where the talent and creativity of new designers could flourish collaboratively. At Boah Nova, design is driven by a constant pursuit of beauty.
Fernando Santos, Founder of Boah Nova
Leça da Palmeira - a place where the coast meets architectural heritage - isn’t just our home, it’s part of our identity. From here, we think deeply about how we design, how we make things, and how what we do touches the world around us. At Boah Nova, every decision we take is informed by a genuine commitment to the environment and to responsible practice. Sustainability isn’t an afterthought or a label - it’s woven into the way we work, from the materials we choose to the partners we collaborate with.
Leça da Palmeira's waterfront, with Siza Vieira's Boa Nova Tea House.
We also believe that a business should stand for something beyond profit. Respect, integrity, and care for people and our planet are at the core of who we are. More than simply selling beautiful lighting, we want our work to mean something - to enrich the lives of our customers, support the people we work with, and contribute positively to the world we all share.
We truly believe that the beauty of our products can enrich our customers' lives
These convictions underlie all our activities and are reflected in multiple ways in the most diverse actions we take. These include, for example, the initiative to plant a tree for every lampshade we sell. We do not do this to use it as an advertising argument, nor to convince anyone to buy our products. We do this because we believe that this is yet another way for our activity to truly have a positive impact on the world.
For each lampshade sold, a tree is planted.
There is something magical in bringing a new artifact to the world. But it is also a great responsibility. In a world of fast production and consumption, Boah Nova contributes to a sustainable approach in the interior design world by creating timeless and durable lighting products that are not the result or victims of trends.
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