Lina Bwffe by Larissa Sanches is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award in Dylunio Dodrefn Competition Category.
HaearnDodrefn· 2026
Lina Bwffe
Client: Larissa Sanches Design
Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award Winner in Dodrefn Category
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About Lina Bwffe
Cafodd Bwffe Lina ei ysbrydoli gan atgofion o gynulliadau teuluol a chyfeiriadau at gartref mam-gu. Wedi'i enwi ar ôl mam-gu'r dylunydd, mae'n trawsnewid y plât addurniadol yn elfen weithredol a symbolaidd trwy ddolenni pren solet wedi'u rhannu ar draws y drysau. Mae ei gorff crwn a'i goesau bwaog yn cyfeirio at ffurfiau crwm a geir yn gyffredin mewn cartrefi traddodiadol, gan atgyfnerthu ymdeimlad o gynefindra a threftadaeth. Mae'r dyluniad yn cydbwyso swyddogaeth, symbolaeth a hiraeth mewn darn o ddodrefn cain.
The Recognition
About the Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award
Mae Lina Bwffe yn enillydd Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau da sydd yn bodloni'r gofynion proffesiynol a diwydiannol a ddisgwylir gan greadigaethau wedi'u dylunio'n dda. Mae enillwyr Haearn yn dangos medrusrwydd mawr, arbenigedd uchel, dealltwriaeth arbenigol a gallu creadigol eu crewyr. Disgwylir i Lina Bwffe fod yn greadigaeth uchel ei bri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn ymarferol ac yn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Haearn A' Design Award yn integreiddio arferion gorau'r diwydiant ac mae ganddo nodweddion technegol cymwys wedi'u cysylltu â gwybodaeth ymarferol a dawn. Parchir Lina Bwffe am ei drylwyredd ac fe'i dyluniwyd i ddarparu gwelliannau ansawdd bywyd sydd yn helpu i wneud y byd yn lle gwell.
Behind the Design
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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
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