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Dodici Bathroom Furniture by Sezgin Aksu - Orka Design Team Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
Sezgin Aksu - Orka Design Team acknowledged for bathroom furniture and sanitary ware design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design category for Dodici Bathroom Furniture by Sezgin Aksu - Orka Design Team, designed for Dodici. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Dodici Bathroom Furniture
Dodici is a modular bathroom furniture collection designed to suit different bathroom sizes. The body is only 120 mm thick and is made with natural wood veneer and scratch resistant lacquer. The drawers open by touch, close softly and are lined with leather. The acrylic washbasin is antibacterial and easy to clean. The mirror includes a touch sensor, adjustable light intensity and an anti fog LED system. Modules are offered in 1200 and 1400 mm lengths, so the arrangement can be adapted to each space.
About Sezgin Aksu - Orka Design Team
The 3 important letters that define the new brand under the ORKA group: nob nob. It represents an innovative bathroom concept which combines the creative visions of world-renowned designs with impeccable workmanship and top-quality materials. Collections designed by internationally acclaimed designers such as Massimiliano Braconi, Studio AKSU/SUARDI, Studio Setsu & Shinobu ITO; they are unique just like the personalities of the designers themselves...These designs offer a personal experience by bringing together aesthetics and functionality in the bathroom.
Award Record
With this recognition, Sezgin Aksu - Orka Design Team is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2023 - 2024 to 2024 - 2025 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Award
The A' Sanitary Ware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good bathroom product designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to sanitary ware designers, bathroom furniture designers, industrial design studios and ceramic artists from all countries. Entries typically include toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, bidets and faucets. Awarded sanitary ware designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/sanitary-ware
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/172378
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/172378
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!172378
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/353253
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.nobbagno.it/en/
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Dodici Bathroom Furniture
- Function
- Bathroom Furniture
- Category
- Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Architecture
- Colors
- Silver, Dim Gray, Gray, Gainsboro and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Dodici
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Sezgin Aksu - Orka Design Team
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #172378
Credits
- Team
- Sezgin Aksu and Orka Design Team
- Image Credits
- Render Orka Design Team, 2024.; Render Orka Design Team, 2024. Video #1: Orka Design Team, 2024.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Dodici is a bathroom furniture piece that combines Italian elegance with functionality. Its 120 mm thick slim-body modular structure offers the freedom to adapt to various spaces. With natural wood veneer, a hygienic acrylic washbasin, and scratch-resistant lacquer, it delivers both aesthetics and practicality. Touch-to-open soft-close drawers, leather-lined drawer bottoms, sensor-activated LED lighting, and the eco-friendly Flotal-E mirror provide a stylish solution for modern bathrooms.
- Inspiration
- Dodici means "twelve" in Italian, and this name reflects the modular nature of the design. In this collection, which unites natural materials with modern architecture, elegance and durability are perfectly balanced. It draws inspiration from nature, its pure beauty, and Italian design. The rhythmic arrangement of the modules adapts to the space, transforming each bathroom into a work of art. Dodici represents an elegant, harmonious, and unique lifestyle in bathroom design.
- Research
- Dodici is a modular system developed to create customizable and functional bathroom spaces. The design process was carried out with a focus on ergonomics and functionality, aiming to understand and meet user needs. Its flexible structure adapts to various bathroom sizes, offering ease of use and a balance of aesthetics. With high quality standards and the use of sustainable materials, the production system is environmentally conscious.
- Challenge
- The greatest challenge in the design process of Dodici was maintaining its slim body structure. The production of the 120 mm-thick body required detailed engineering work. To ensure stability at this thickness, special wood processing techniques and high-strength MDF with melamine coating were used. To protect the natural wood veneers against moisture, special treatments were applied to enhance durability. All these challenges were overcome through high-quality manufacturing technologies and the use of sustainable materials.
- Realization and Technology
- Dodici adapts to different bathrooms with its modular structure and offers personalized solutions. Its 120 mm slim body is crafted with natural veneer and scratch- and yellowing-resistant lacquer. Fully extendable soft-close drawers with a 30 kg load capacity ensure quiet and comfortable use, while leather-covered interiors provide a luxurious feel. The acrylic washbasin offers hygiene and easy cleaning with its antibacterial properties. The mirror, equipped with a touch sensor, adjustable light intensity, and an anti-fog IP67-rated LED system, ensures a consistently clear and sharp reflection, maintaining a flawless appearance at all times.
- Operation and Interaction
- Dodici is a modular bathroom furniture collection that offers functionality and comfort. Its natural veneer and lacquered surface modules come in 1200 and 1400 mm length options, adapting to different spaces. The sensor-activated LED mirror provides practical use with touch control, while the anti-fog feature ensures a clear view at all times. Fully extendable soft-close drawers offer a quiet and comfortable experience, and the leather-lined interiors create a refined tactile feel. The hygienic acrylic washbasin is easy to clean and user-friendly.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in December 2023 in Duzce and was completed in October 2024 in Duzce. It was exhibited at Unicera in November 2024.
- Specifications
- Dodici offers flexibility by adapting to different bathroom sizes thanks to its modular, slim structure. Color Options:Sottsass Grey, Pale Green, White Grey, Matte Yellow Size Options: 1200 mm, 1400 mm Packaging: The product is shipped with specially designed shock-absorbing packaging. To reflect its return to nature, recyclable packaging options are preferred along with the use of sustainable (FSC-certified) materials. This ensures both economic safety and contributes to sustainability.
- Keywords
- Innovative, Ergonomic, Sustainable, Design, Furniture, Minimal, Bathroom, Timeless, Modular
