Tokyo Çoxfunksiyalı Oturacaq by Joao Teixeira

Tokyo Çoxfunksiyalı Oturacaq by Joao Teixeira is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Qızıl Mükafatı in Mebel Dizaynı Competition Category.

QızılMebel· 2026

Tokyo Çoxfunksiyalı Oturacaq

by Joao Teixeira

Client: Oftwise

A' Design Award Qızıl Mükafatı Winner in Mebel Category

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The Design

About Tokyo Çoxfunksiyalı Oturacaq

Tokyo evin giriş hissəsi üçün nəzərdə tutulmuş çoxfunksiyalı oturacaqdır. Tokyo oturma yerini ayaqqabı rəfi ilə birləşdirir, beləliklə ayaqqabılar, çantalar və gündəlik əşyalar kiçik bir sahədə saxlanıla bilər. Yastığın xəttini izləyən əyri üst altlıq gündəlik əşyaları saxlamaq üçün nəzərdə tutulub. Oturacaq təbii palıd şponlu, preslənmiş FSC sertifikatlı tozağacı faner materialından hazırlanıb, dəqiqlik üçün CNC dəzgahında emal edilib və zəhərsiz yağlarla örtülüb. Yastıq təkrar emal edilmiş polyester parça ilə üzlənib. Tokyo yastı qablaşdırmada göndərilir və bir nəfər tərəfindən on vintlə yığıla bilər.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Qızıl Mükafatı

Tokyo Çoxfunksiyalı Oturacaq A' Design Award Qızıl Mükafatının qalibidir; bu, birinci dərəcəli, möhtəşəm və görkəmli dizaynlara verilən son dərəcə nüfuzlu tanınmadır. Qızıl qaliblər dizaynerlərinin dahiliyini, müdrikliyini və məharətini əks etdirən son dərəcə yenilikçi, baxışlı və parıltısı göz qamaşdıran yaradıcılıq nümunələridir. Gözlənilir ki, Tokyo Çoxfunksiyalı Oturacaq misilsiz dəyər təqdim edən, çox tərif olunan, tendensiya yaradan və monumental ixtira olacaq. A' Design Award Qızıl Mükafatını qazanmış bu dizayn sənətin, elmin, dizaynın və texnologiyanın sərhədlərini genişləndirən və böyük fayda verən möhtəşəm, hörmət edilən layihədir. Tokyo Çoxfunksiyalı Oturacaq güclü istək hissləri yaradır, ehtiras oyadır, yaradıcılığı həvəsləndirir və bizi heyran edir.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Tokyo’s most unique feature is the contrast between its visual lightness and functional versatility. The design pushes the boundaries of manufacturing, featuring curves engineered at the absolute radius limit. This precision creates a singular, flowing silhouette that is incredibly difficult for competitors to replicate. This sophisticated approach opens room for signature details such as its distinctive top tray.
Dimensions & Packaging: The assembled design has Width 945 mm x Depth 400 mm x Height 465 mm.
The design ships in a flat pack format to improve logistics and can be assembled by a single person in less than 5 minutes by laying out all plywood components and cushion on the floor to connect them by driving a total of 10 screws.
Tags: Multifunctional, Shoe Rack, Bench, Product Design, Furniture Design, Plywood Furniture
Production Technology: The design is manufactured from pressed FSC Birch Plywood with natural Oak veneer. After pressing, each component is CNC milled for precision. All wooden parts are finished with non-toxic oils. Chosen for its sturdiness, birch plywood ensures a long-lasting design that minimizes its eco-footprint. The cushion is upholstered in 100% recycled polyester, a high-performance and easy-to-clean fabric that ensures the bench remains inviting in high-traffic entryways.
Design Challenge: Beyond aesthetics, the hardest task was making a premium product truly affordable. This required simplifying the construction to keep it sturdy and long-lasting without driving up the price. Logistically, the project bridged manufacturers in Greece and Portugal. Coordinating these stages demanded rigorous precision and seamless remote communication to ensure the plywood and upholstery aligned perfectly. This process proved that cross-border collaboration can yield a refined, cost-effective result.
Research: Research involved a behavioral study of urban dwellings with the goal of solving storage challenges in shrinking, high-cost living spaces through multifunctionality. Utilizing observational analysis, the methodology employed user interviews and journey mapping to understand daily routines. The resulting impact maximized utility within small footprints, effectively addressing the economic shift toward compact housing while enhancing social well-being through organized, stress-free environments.
Inspiration: Rooted in human behavior, Tokyo is inspired by the Japanese custom of removing shoes before entering homes, a habit that has become a global standard, especially post pandemic. This piece crosses cultural tradition with modern home needs, reimagining a daily object through an updated lens to suit fast paced lifestyles. Visually influenced by Japanese Torii gates, the design is distinguished by a balanced asymmetry where each component seamlessly flows with aesthetic and functional purpose.
Project Duration: The project started in November 2023 in Viana do Castelo and finished in February 2025 in Viana do Castelo. It was exhibited in Funchal Biennial of Art and Design in Madeira in March 2025
Operation Flow: Tokyo offers an intuitive user experience through self explanatory functionality. Its thoughtful layout optimizes storage while providing the versatility for users to define their own use case scenarios. Whether organizing footwear, bags, or daily essentials, the design avoids prescriptive use. Instead, it adapts to the individual’s unique lifestyle and spatial needs, ensuring the product evolves with the user. The design nature motivate individuals for new and better habits.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #2: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #3: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #4: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #5: Designer João Teixeira, Tokyo, 2025
Video Credits: Designer João Teixeira, Tokyo, 2025