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Soul Takuri sa Tsa by Peng Sun

Soul Takuri sa Tsa by Peng Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Gamit sa Pagluto og Tinapay, Gamit sa Lamesa, Gamit sa Pag-inom ug Gamit sa Pagluto Competition Category.


BronseGamit sa Kusina· 2026

Soul Takuri sa Tsa

by Peng Sun

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Gamit sa Kusina Category

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The Design

About Soul Takuri sa Tsa

Ang Soul usa ka takuri sa tsa nga hinimo sa cast iron nga gidesinyo alang sa pagpabukal og tubig ug pagtimpla og tsa sa nagkalain-laing matang sa tinubdan sa kainit. Ang porma niini gidasig sa relaks nga postura sa figurine sa usa ka drumming storyteller gikan sa Eastern Han dynasty, nga gitukod pag-usab pinaagi sa kontemporaryong arte. Ang Soul gihulma pinaagi sa kamot gamit ang tradisyonal nga Chinese lost wax nga pamaagi ug naghiusa sa trapezoidal ug lingin nga mga porma. Ang ibabaw niini adunay mga sumbanan sa milk spot, ug ang gold plating sa sulod ug sa gawas nagpauswag sa resistensya batok sa taya. Ang kilid nga kuptanan nga hinimo sa rosewood nagpakunhod sa pagbalhin sa kainit, ug ang nakatikubo nga spout naghatag og limpyo nga pagbubo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Soul Takuri sa Tsa usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Soul Takuri sa Tsa mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Soul Takuri sa Tsa nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Lingpo is an iron tea kettle hand cast using the traditional Chinese lostwax method. Its shape is inspired by the relaxed poise of the Han dynasty drumming storyteller, reimagined through contemporary art. The surface is decorated with milk spot patterns and finished with gold plating. It embraces an open design philosophy, accepting all viewer interpretations and presenting a unique dialogue between contemporary and classical aesthetics.
Dimensions & Packaging
183 mm x 91 mm x 88 mm
Tags
Lost Wax Casting, Cast Iron Potware, Tea Brewing, Water Boiling, Contemporary Art Piece, Gold Plating For Rust Prevention
Production Technology
Hand cast via lost wax, integrating trapezoidal and circular design languages. The process includes hand drawn modelling, wax model making, casting, grinding and finishing, high temperature oxidation, and both internal/external gold plating. The result is a structurally complex, agile form with exquisite texture, combining utility and artistic value, showcasing the unique spirit of handmade iron kettles and contemporary sensibility.
Design Challenge
The greatest design challenge was the seamless integration of the body, spout, lid, and side handle lines, meeting contemporary artistic aesthetics while sparking infinite imagination, balancing beauty with smooth pouring and ease of use. The most difficult aspect lies in the traditional lost wax casting process, highly intricate and demanding. Coordinating high temperature nitriding with gold plating adds further complexity.
Research
For a long time, iron kettles were constrained by traditional aesthetics and functional demands, mostly adopting stable forms like flat round or square. Lingpo, rooted in the lost wax method, integrates contemporary art concepts to shatter these structural limits and reshape possibilities. The internal and external gold plating not only enhances corrosion resistance but also softens the water and improves mouthfeel.
Inspiration
The morphology of Lingpo, or Spiritual Form, derives from the famous Eastern Han Dynasty drumming storyteller figurine.Its relaxed posture has been artistically reconstructed, evoking multiple images, Chaplin, a gentleman, Pinocchio, without imposing a single interpretation. Instead, it invites viewers to project their own experiences. This open design concept endows the object with stronger visual intrigue and imaginative space.
Project Duration
The project commenced in Beijing in March 2025, with the initial design finalized in April 2025. The final piece was produced in October 2025 and exhibited at the Songzhuang Grand Canal Art Season in Beijing later that month.
Operation Flow
Lingpo can be used for boiling water and brewing tea, compatible with multiple heat sources. The side rosewood handle offers excellent heat insulation and follows the natural inward rotation of the wrist when pouring. The spout and lid feature consistently angled, inward cut geometry. Water flows smoothly along the spout, minimizing dripping, with a clean cut off. The inner rim of the lid is extended so that even when the kettle is fully tilted, the lid remains securely in place.
Team Members
Peng Sun
Image Credits
Peng Sun

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