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Royan Sofa by Esmail Ghadrdani Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Furniture Design
The international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Esmail Ghadrdani for furniture design
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Royan Sofa by Esmail Ghadrdani has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Royan Sofa
Royan is a double-sided sofa designed for hotel lobbies, waiting rooms, libraries and other luxury spaces. The curved form is inspired by the letters of Nasta'liq calligraphy, a script used in Iran and in many Islamic countries. Seating is offered on both sides, and the shaped armrests allow users to lean in several ways. Built-in spaces hold books and plants, and wireless chargers are included. The wooden frame is shaped by CNC machining and is covered with polyurethane foam and a layer of leather or fabric. Metal edges protect the bases.
About Esmail Ghadrdani
Esmail Ghadrdani was born in Esfarayen,Iran. He was very interested in painting. His first exhibition of paintings was held when he was only 10 years old. he has won many awards in this. He holds a bachelor of industrial design degree from the semnan of art University. He also has extensive knowledge in the field of 3D softwares and He is proficient in all aspects of design and modeling. He is also interested in toy design and research about children,and has written an article on the subject. he won many prestigious international design awards such as, International Design Award (IDA), A’ Design Award, European Product Design Award (EPDA) and etc.
Award Record
Esmail Ghadrdani is a winner of 7 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2023 - 2024 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Typical entries include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. The awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/153866
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/153866
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!153866
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/232193
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Royan Sofa
- Function
- Sofa
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Sienna, Saddle Brown, Chocolate, Peru and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Esmail Ghadrdani
- Country
- Iran
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #153866
Credits
- Image Credits
- Esmail Ghadrdani
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This sofa is designed for first-class rooms, waiting rooms, libraries, luxurious hotel lobbies, as well as special and luxury spaces. The unique form of this sofa is the most important feature of its design. Additionally, this sofa is double-sided and can be used for sitting on both sides or around it. It also has space for placing books and flowers, providing a unique experience for the user.
- Inspiration
- The Royan sofa is inspired by the letters of the Nasta'liq calligraphy. Nasta'liq is one of the beautiful calligraphic styles that is used in Iran and many Islamic countries. The unique curves and forms of this style have made it visually pleasing and beautiful. The soft shapes and special design of this furniture are a symbol of the beauty of Nasta'liq calligraphy.
- Research
- Initially, the goal was to design furniture that is different and optimized for special spaces. Later, it was decided to present this unique form based on inspiration from the beautiful Nasta'liq calligraphy to enhance its beauty. Finally, after various ideations and designs, the main form was presented in a way that not only easily conveys the beauty of Nasta'liq calligraphy but also showcases a unique and beautiful form while being practical.
- Challenge
- The most challenging part of this design was creating a unique and different shape that, while maintaining its beauty and uniqueness, could provide a different experience for the user. Also, choosing the type of material was one of the challenging parts which ultimately resulted in the best choice of leather material combined with wood to create a luxurious and special sofa. The leather cover can also be chosen in black color.
- Realization and Technology
- Considering the organic form of the body, the wooden frame must be constructed as a skeletal and structural form, and the legs must be attached to it separately. This part is processed by a lightweight 3D curved surface CNC machining. The table can be colored with OSMO wax oil. In the upper part and the backrest, after making the primary structure, one or two layers of polyurethane foam sponge are fixed on the body, and then a layer of leather or fabric is easily sewn on it. Finally, bookshelves and plant pots are easily placed in their place so that these parts can also have a significant impact on the strength of the leather or fabric layer.
- Operation and Interaction
- This sofa has a space for placing books so that the user can use them and be entertained while sitting on it and waiting. The sofa is also equipped with wireless chargers so that users can use it, for example, to charge their mobile phones. The special shape of the armrest allows users to lean in different ways in different parts, and the two-sided nature of the sofa creates a sense of intimacy for users. The presence of space as a planter or for placing plants can give the user a sense of calm and happiness. The edges of the bases are covered with metal to provide better durability and protect the bases, and its shape is rounded for better stability in different spaces.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project was completed on July 2023 in Esfarayen, iran.
- Specifications
- Width 400 cm x Depth 150 cm x Height 100 cm
- Keywords
- furniture, sofa, Lobby, hotel, Royan
