Ultrasuede® × Rui Pereira & Ryosuke Fukusada
Embodying Refined Cross-Cultural Creation in the Portugal Showroom
Ultrasuede® proudly showcases its collaboration with the internationally acclaimed designer duo—Rui Pereira (Portugal) and Ryosuke Fukusada (Japan)—as the centerpiece of its dedicated showroom and stock sales point, newly opened in Portugal in January 2026. This space vividly embodies a world of sophisticated creation where diverse cultures seamlessly merge.

The showroom, fully designed by the two designers themselves, has been crafted as an elegant exhibition space that maximizes the luxurious texture and exceptional functionality of Ultrasuede ™. Also on display is the new pouf & benches “ANZA,” designed by the same duo in collaboration with the Danish furniture brand PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED, featuring Ultrasuede™ as its upholstery material.
Set within a windowless industrial space, the space is inspired by French mid-century structural style, with stained birch to create an architectural envelope that contrasts with the industrial setting. Reflecting the Portuguese context of the showroom, high-gloss blue terracotta tiles by Viúva Lamego add vivid accents to the space against the micro-cement flooring, birch cladding, and exposed steel.
At the centre of the space, a pair of custom wall-mounted displays presents the Ultrasuede color range, with prototypes stored in a tiled sampling console and a lounge area furnished with the Anza collection.
A wide internal window was carved into the warehouse wall to expand the sense of openness and visually connect the meeting area to the stockroom that also features a minimal plywood table and stools upholstered in Ultrasuede finishes. (lower left)
When closed to the factory floor, the showroom transforms into a softly lit space where the warmth of birch and the tactile richness of Ultrasuede’s materials create an elevated experience against the industrial backdrop.(lower right)
We warmly invite you to visit this space, where the world envisioned by Rui Pereira & Ryosuke Fukusada meets the exquisite touch of Ultrasuede®.
Under the Ultrasuede™ vision of “to enrich society through empowered creativity and materials evolution,” we will continue to take on the challenge of realizing Toray Group’s corporate philosophy, “Contributing to society through the creation of new value with innovative ideas, technologies, and products.”
Designer Profile

RUI PEREIRA & RYOSUKE FUKUSADA
Over the years, Portuguese designer Rui Pereira and Japanese designer Ryosuke Fukusada have collaborated on projects that tap into their respective cultures to engage users in new and unsuspected design experiences.
The two met in Milan while working at the same design office, where they discovered that, despite their very different backgrounds, they share a common vision. In both their practices, the focus is on creating long-lasting products that can pass from generation to generation, encapsulating in the process experiences and feelings. When working together, they naturally exchange and mix their cultural heritages, explore the full potentialities of materials and manufacturing techniques, and, by making use of a sharp design language, ultimately deliver clear and relevant objects.

Through collaboration with the Danish furniture brand “PLEASE WAIT to be SEATED,” a new pouf & bench named “ANZA” has been created, featuring Ultrasuede™ as its upholstery material.
Designed by Rui Pereira and Ryosuke Fukusada, ANZA serves as the centerpiece of a seating collection that represents the culmination of the duo’s ongoing collaboration with PWTBS since 2019. The name “ANZA” is derived from the Japanese term “安座” (anza), meaning “to sit comfortably and at ease.” In this showroom, coordinated displays will showcase the luxurious texture and exceptional durability that Ultrasuede™ offers.
ANZA website
https://www.pleasewaittobeseated.com/en/chairs-seating/anza-pouf-benches





