About
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Jochen Magyar is a Belgian designer and interior architect whose work moves between furniture, architecture and sculpture. Each object is born from an essential need, shaped with precision, emotion and balance. We work for people who seek beauty and tranquility in their world. For who time, comfort, and quality are more important than trends. Whether it's a home, a practice, or a retreat, each project is designed with the same attention: slow, honest, and with unparalleled attention to detail. A space isn't created from shapes, but from use. We start from rhythm, movement, and interaction. Only when the lines are correct and the sight lines are correct can the material speak for itself. Details aren't added, they're made visible. This creates interiors that seem self-evident, yet surprise with their tranquility, simplicity, and refinement. We design sculptural furniture, objects, and interiors made to last. Each design stems from a sense of timelessness, luxury, and comfort, using natural materials that age with grace and character. Our creations exude stillness, tactility, and balance, nothing fleeting, nothing that fades.​​ The Easy Chair marks the beginning of that vision in object form: handmade in Belgium, constructed from natural materials, where craftsmanship and comfort meet in one pure movement. Every collaboration is tailor-made, with discretion and trust. We work selectively and intensively, only for those who feel the same commitment to authenticity, harmony and lasting beauty.
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Photography Robby Politi
Experience
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Artistic Education – School of Arts, Genk (Belgium)
Foundation in visual arts with a focus on drawing, composition, and form studies. Development of spatial awareness, sense of proportion, and material understanding.
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Specialization – Spatial Design, Genk (Belgium)
Training focused on the relationship between human, space, and object.
Study of structure, rhythm, and balance within form and architecture.
First exploration of the dialogue between functionality and aesthetics.
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Interior Design – Sint-Lukas Brussels / LUCA School of Arts (Belgium)
Studies centered on architectural form, interior concepts, and materiality.
Theoretical and practical research into proportions, spatial experience, and technical detailing. Guided by designers Koen Deprez and Michael Verheyden, who refined his attention to simplicity, proportion, and tactility.
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Candidature in Architecture – Sint-Lucas Brussels / LUCA School of Arts (Belgium)
Complementary education in construction techniques, plan development, and structural logic. A synthesis of architectural reasoning and aesthetic refinement.
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Internship – Atelier du Verre, Sars-Poteries (France)
Hands-on apprenticeship in glass art and light interaction. Study of transparency, light, and shadow in relation to material.
Refinement of concentration, precision, and artisanal discipline.
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Internship – Casimir Ateliers, Antwerp, (Belgium)
Formation in furniture design and woodcraft under the guidance of Casimir. Focus on structural purity, proportion, and material understanding. Learning to design from calm, focus, and a deep respect for craftsmanship.
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​Professional Experience – Ronny Gielen Interieurbouw, Heusden - Zolder, (Belgium)
Preparation of technical drawings and supervision of workshop production. Realization of bespoke interiors and furniture, including projects for Vincent Van Duysen. Further specialization in finishing details, technical precision, and execution on site.
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​Professional Experience – Soho Design, Zonhoven (Belgium)
Interior designer for hospitality and boutique projects.
Design of custom bookcase systems and display furniture, emphasizing proportion, materiality, and atmosphere.
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Professional Experience – Jonform / Sur & Plus – Marc Huls Furniture Workshop, Genk, (Belgium)
Development of prototypes and technical drawings for Belgian furniture designers.Close collaboration with designers and craftsmen throughout production.Focus on ergonomics, proportion, refinement, and the balance between aesthetics and technique.Experience gained in an environment where passion, teamwork, and discipline formed the essence of every piece.
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Founder – Okyo Studio (2009), Beringen, (Belgium)
Founder of Okyo, a studio for interior architecture and total project realization.
Design and execution of private residences, retreats, showrooms, boutiques, medical practices, and hospitality environments.
Specialized in timeless high-end interiors characterized by natural materials, subtle refinement, and meticulous detailing.
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Current Focus – Jochen Magyar Objects
Development of furniture objects positioned at the intersection of art, architecture, and design. The first collection launched with The Easy Chair, a sculptural piece that unites luxury comfort, mass, and elegance.
Entirely handcrafted in Belgium using durable, natural materials.
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The studio works internationally, on commission, for clients who value quality, serenity, and enduring beauty.