Press Release
Sebnem Buhara Receives the A' Design Award for Sume Table Lamp in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
The international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Sebnem Buhara for lighting products and fixtures design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ Sume Table Lamp by Sebnem Buhara, designed for Bou Collection, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided 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.
About the A' Design Award
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Sume Table Lamp
Sume is a table lamp made of handmade blown glass and copper. The name refers to the honeycomb texture of the design. The base is copper plated and each glass shade is blown by hand, so every piece has a slightly different form and size. The lamp measures 34 centimeters in diameter and 40 centimeters in height. Sume is powered by mains electricity and includes a dimmer, so the light intensity can be adjusted to suit the room. The design supports traditional craft skills and the use of recyclable materials.
About Sebnem Buhara
Born in 1975, Şebnem Buhara studied at Mimar Sinan University Architecture Faculty. She started her career at university in 1998 and continues her own company, Bou Design. Buhara has undertaken many projects that focus on architectural education and ability to use it in design and implementations. The main principle of her design attitude, as creating user-specific, simple and timeless spaces by combining the identity, desires and dreams of their clients with her own professional experiences. In order to continue this cooperation, she uses her own design furnitures and products in her projects. Buhara’s main design motto is to create a timeless line with bejeweled details.
Award Record
With this recognition, Sebnem Buhara is a winner of 7 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2016 - 2017 and the 2023 - 2024 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Award
The A' Lighting Design Award is an international lighting design competition recognizing good lighting designs by best lighting designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to lighting designers, lighting architects, industrial design studios and lighting product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, table lamps, floor lamps and outdoor lights. The awarded lighting designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/lighting
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/158601
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/158601
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!158601
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/173156
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.boudesignstudio.co/urun/sume-i-table-lamp/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Sume Table Lamp
- Function
- Table Lamp
- Category
- Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Gray, Black, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Gray and Saddle Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Bou Collection
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Sebnem Buhara
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #158601
Credits
- Image Credits
- Founder Architect Sebnem Buhara, Su'me Table Lamp, 2023; Founder Architect Sebnem Buhara, Su'meTable Lamp, 2023
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Su’me, named after its honeycomb texture, highlights the raw elegance of organic design. The origin of Su’me emphasizes the preservation of the unique craftsmanship and solidarity behind the traditional skills that are at high risk of disappearing. Su’me highlights commitment to environmental sustainability through its encouragement of the use of genuine materials and its dedication of preserving cultural heritage behind craftsmanship.
- Inspiration
- Su'me embodies a fusion of fully recyclable blown glass and copper, combining craftsmanship with innovation. This approach ensures every piece has an individuality, highlighting the elegance of organic design. Meticulous craftsmanship gives each product its own unique charm, distinguishing it with elegance and allure.
- Research
- The Su'me table lamp, designed with a combination of blown glass and copper, is one of the products showcased in "An Epiphany in Sustainable Delight," a collection commemorating Architect Sebnem Buhara's 25th anniversary in the industry. Inspired by forms found in nature, the lamp's design interprets these amorphous shapes through craftsmanship. Standing out with its unique design, Su’me stands as more than a lighting fixture; it embodies the essence of exquisite artwork.
- Challenge
- The intricate handcrafted blown glass vessels showcases various size and forms in each production, enhancing the product’s individuality. However, the variability makes it hard to establish a standart sizing fort he copper fittings. Despite these obstacles, the inherent uniqueness and the quality of craftsmanship allow the product to be completed with a personal and special touch.
- Realization and Technology
- Base: Copper Plating Glass: Blown Glass Handmade.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Su’me table lamp, powered by city electricity, includes a dimmer feature that enables users to customize their experience by adjusting the light intensity to suit the ambience of their space. This feature enhances the product’s practicality and user-friendliness. The Kefi table lamp shines as a contemporary lighting fixture, excelling both in functionality and aesthetics, thanks to its user-friendly features and unique design.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project, completed in December 2023, was exhibited in the Signature section at the Paris Maison&Objet Fair in January 2024.
- Specifications
- Diameter: 34 cm Height: 40 cm *Note: Dimensions may vary.
- Keywords
- Table Lamp, Lighting, Epiphany, Amorphous, Unique, Trace, Signature, Handcrafted,
