Jesús Gasca (San Sebastián, 1939) studied Engineering at the San Sebastián Polytechnic. In the first stage of his working life he devoted himself to the design of electrical components and systems. In 1983 he founded the company Stua, with the idea of creating a collection of contemporary furniture, with a vocation for permanence over time. It is at Stua that he has developed all his work as a designer.

His personality is reflected especially in designs with advanced engineering and a taste for simple, innovative forms. Stua prides itself on producing a limited range of furniture, where each piece is exquisitely crafted from the finest materials.

Their designs, whose style has been defined as “Scandinavian with a Mediterranean touch”, are characterised by their high technological content, and their great care not only for the shapes, but also for the smallest details. With forms that entail exquisite care in the function for which they are designed. Rationality is the key to understanding their design. Avoid anything that can be considered gratuitous, and focus only on what will bring the function of the design to life.

His most outstanding designs include the Onda stool, the Globus chair, the Sapporo shelving system, the Deneb collection of tables and benches, the Laclasica chair and the Gas chair for which he has received some of the most prestigious design awards.

The company Stua has been awarded the National Design Award, the most important recognition that a design company in Spain can obtain.
“Good design is not just about beautiful shapes. It always has to be clever in solving functional challenges“.

In short, Jesús seeks to create unique pieces made with high technology and simple, innovative shapes. Thinking about the function that the objects should perform, but keeping in mind that the shapes should be as close as possible, and with timeless quality.