For any product hoping to enter the boutique, high-end furniture market, it must be absolutely beautiful for starters, then it must be built with exacting precision and quality not found in anything else available in the larger markets. And to top it off, it must have meaning beyond that which was just described.  

A couple random events over the past two years nearly brought three decades of work all to a quick end.  

Furniture designer and builder Matt Castilleja will share his story and a lesson on staying calm in the face of calamity, digging deep to find resilience through despair, and working against the ticking clock.  

“If anything, perhaps what I've learned in the past few years could help somebody navigate challenges they're facing or give some encouragement to those who may feel their dreams are too far fetched.”  ~ Matt Castilleja

Today, Matt Castilleja’s furniture designs are regularly featured in projects printed on the pages of Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, and Gallerie Magazine, and he works closely with top AD100 designers across the country. 

The Beauty Is Born From Struggle; and the Struggle Is the Art program is a special event organized and presented by Castilleja Furniture & Objects for KC Design Week!

We have selected each Partner Event to deliver something new, something cutting-edge, something unforgettable, and something delightful to add to our schedule. KC Design Week appreciates Castilleja Furniture & Objects for their enthusiastic participation!

These events are presented FREE of charge, but advance registration is REQUIRED.