Lina Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Buffet by Larissa Sanches

Lina Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Buffet by Larissa Sanches is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Puthaw in Disenyo sa Muwebles Competition Category.

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Lina Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Buffet

by Larissa Sanches

Client: Larissa Sanches Design

A' Design Award nga Puthaw Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Lina Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Buffet

Teksto sa Libro: Ang Lina Buffet gidasig sa mga panumduman sa panagtigom sa pamilya ug sa mga hulagway sa balay sa usa ka lola. Ginganlan sunod sa lola sa magtatakda, gibag-o niini ang dekorasyong plato ngadto sa usa ka mapuslanon ug simbolikong elemento pinaagi sa mga kuptanan nga hinimo sa gahi nga kahoy nga gibahin tabok sa mga pultahan. Ang lingin nga lawas ug arkeadong mga tiil niini nagpahinumdom sa mga kurbadong porma nga sagad makita sa tradisyonal nga mga balay, nga nagpalig-on sa pagbati sa pagkasinati ug panulundon. Ang disenyo nagbalanse sa gimbuhaton, simbolismo ug kamingaw sa usa ka pino nga piraso sa muwebles.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Puthaw

Lina Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Buffet usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Puthaw, usa ka dungganon nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa maayong mga disenyo nga nakatagbo sa propesyonal ug industriyal nga mga gikinahanglan nga gipaabot gikan sa maayo ang pagkadisenyo nga mga paglalang. Ang mga mananaog sa Puthaw nagpakita og dakong kahanas, taas nga espesyalisasyon, eksperto nga pagsabot, ug mamugnaon nga abilidad sa ilang mga tiglalang. Gilauman nga ang Lina Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Buffet mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga paglalang nga praktikal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Puthaw naghiusa sa labing maayong mga praktis sa industriya ug adunay hanas nga teknikal nga mga kinaiya nga nalambigit sa kahibalo ug talento. Lina Nag-unang Gimbuhaton: Buffet gitahod tungod sa pagkamaabtik niini ug gidisenyo aron maghatag og mga pagpaayo sa kalidad sa kinabuhi nga makatabang sa paghimo sa kalibutan nga mas maayong dapit.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Lina Buffet reinterprets the decorative plate as a functional and symbolic element. Crafted in solid wood and divided into two halves forming the door handles, the plate complements the buffet's function and reinforces its connection to the dining setting, where meals are served and gatherings take place. The rounded forms and arched legs extend the grandmother's home concept, inspired by the curved and arched elements found in traditional architecture.
Dimensions & Packaging: W 1800mm x D 450mm x H 750 mm
Tags: Lina Buffet, decorative plate, affective design, gathering, family, heritage, memory, belonging, product design, furniture design, Brazilian design, Larissa Sanches
Production Technology: The structure is made of MDF coated with natural wood veneer, while the doors receive a lacquered finish. The base is produced in flat carbon steel, ensuring strength with visual lightness. The handles are machined from solid wood and feature a brass inlay that outlines the plate geometry, combining industrial processes with refined craftsmanship and high-quality finishing.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was integrating a symbolic object with strong cultural and emotional meaning into the functional structure of the buffet, ensuring it would be recognizable and part of the piece. The project required refining the decorative plate, simplifying its elements while preserving its identity, and translating architectural references from traditional houses into the structure through curves and arches without giving the piece a vintage look.
Research: This design research explores how cultural memory and symbols from everyday domestic life can inspire contemporary furniture. Drawing from familiar elements present in Brazilian homes, the study reflects on how objects can carry emotional meaning beyond their practical role. Observations of dining rituals, visual references and material exploration guided the process, revealing how subtle symbolic details in furniture can evoke memories, reinforce identity and enrich everyday living experiences.
Inspiration: Inspired by memories of family gatherings and meals at the designer's grandmother's house, the Lina Buffet was created. One of the most memorable elements of that home was the decorative wall plates, objects that carry the symbolism of abundance and family heritage. The buffet translates these references into functional furniture, aligned with a search for emotional comfort and identity. It embeds nostalgia into a piece that reconnects people with the home as a place of refuge and belonging.
Project Duration: The buffet was developed between May and June 2025, in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Operation Flow: The buffet's double doors open through two halves of a wooden plate that form the handles. Internal compartments organize tableware and items used during gatherings, while the top serves as a surface for serving and display. It connects functional daily use with emotional memory.
Image Credits: Images: Larissa Sanches Design