HÅG Capisco Design Challenge arrives in Belgium with bold reinterpretations by top studios

Following successful editions in Sweden and the Netherlands, the HÅG Capisco Design Challenge has now landed in Belgium. Five leading Belgian architecture and design studios were invited to reimagine Flokk’s most iconic task chair - the HÅG Capisco - offering their own creative interpretations of this ergonomic classic.

Participating studios included UAU Collectiv, POLO Architects, B-bis architecten, B Brand, and Architects in Motion.

Each studio received a HÅG Capisco to transform in a way that reflected their unique design DNA. Over several weeks, the chairs were reworked, reinterpreted, and restyled, resulting in five one-of-a-kind designs that reflect the richness of Belgium’s creative landscape.

From bold colour palettes to sculptural form tweaks, each submission brought a new perspective to a well-known silhouette.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_01 — *Capisco RE-RIDE* by B-bis architecten channels the resilience of denim and the character of craftsmanship, reimagining the chair through a tactile, 'lived-in' lens.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_02 — Reupholstered in reclaimed jeans, each chair embraces circularity and individuality, celebrating the saddle-inspired roots of the Capisco with a free-spirited twist.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_04 — *ReLeaf – ReForm* by Architects in Motion invites a moment of pause. Inspired by biophilia and natural rhythms, the design encourages sensory connection in the workplace.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_05 — Crafted from repurposed materials and reclaimed elements, this chair blends circular thinking with calm, tactile comfort, creating a quiet celebration of slow design.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_14 — To mark 10 years of UAUcollectiv (and 40 years of HÅG Capisco) ***40 years, 10 years, 1 chair... a new day, a new beginning*** captures a moment of reflection, celebration, and renewal.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_13 — Radiant colour gradients, graphic sunrise motifs, and a sense of optimism come together in a chair that looks both forward and back. One chair, many stories.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_11 — With *Fringe Grid*, B BRAND architects turn the HÅG Capisco into a sculptural statement. It is bold, layered, and architectural in spirit.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_12 — Woven by hand with over 100 meters of rope, the design plays with texture, pattern, and memory.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_07 — With *Platform*, POLO Architects reflect their own identity, where architecture, urbanism, and interior design merge into one cohesive narrative.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_08 — Each material choice and detail represents a discipline within the studio, a chair shaped by collaboration, versatility, and a shared drive for positive change.

Final showcase at the Flokk Design Center in Brussels

On 26 June, the challenge concluded with a celebratory event at the Flokk Design Center in Brussels. The participating studios gathered to unveil their final creations and share the thinking behind their designs.

The event featured a keynote by Øystein Austad, Design Manager for Flokk brand OFFECCT, who shared insights into his own creative processes and design philosophy. He also introduced OFFECCT Circulus, the newest design by Mario Ferrarini, recently awarded the Red Dot: Best of the Best for its exemplary circular design principles.

Guests enjoyed a walking dinner and drinks, offering a chance for designers, partners, and guests to connect and celebrate the role of collaboration in sparking creative innovation.

All five chair designs are now on display at the Flokk Design Center in Brussels.

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_15 — **UAU Collectiv**

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_10 — **B Brand**

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_06 — **Architects in Motion**

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_09 — **POLO Architects**

Flokk-event-belgium-capisco-challenge-2025_03 — **B-bis architecten**

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Final showcase at the Flokk Design Center in Brussels