Curvline Oinarrizko funtzioa: Apalategia by Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award in Altzari Diseinua Competition Category.
ZilarAltzariak· 2026
Curvline Oinarrizko funtzioa: Apalategia
Client: Sotil Studio
Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Altzariak Category
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The Design
About Curvline Oinarrizko funtzioa: Apalategia
Curvline berez eusten den apalategia da, metal finaren eraldaketa estrukturala kurbaduraren bidez aztertzen duena. Metalaren izaera bikoitzean inspiratuta, malgua eta erresistentea aldi berean, diseinuak materialaren ahultasuna indar bihurtzen du gainazala tolestu eta okertuz. Forma jarraituak egitura eta biltegiratze gisa aldi berean funtzionatzen du, egitura eta apalen arteko bereizketa ezabatuz. Bere konfigurazio modularrarekin, Curvlinek konposizio egokigarriak ahalbidetzen ditu, oreka, tentsio eta minimalismo finduaren bidez definitutako nortasun eskultoriko argia mantenduz.
The Recognition
About the Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award
Curvline Oinarrizko funtzioa: Apalategia Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, goi-mailako, zoragarriak eta liluragarriak diren diseinuei ematen zaien ezohiko aitorpen prestijiotsua. Zilar-mailako irabazleak lan oso distiratsuak eta sormen biziko lanak dira, beren diseinatzaileen aditutasun, talentu eta zorroztasun nabarmenak erakusten dituztenak. Curvline Oinarrizko funtzioa: Apalategia erakusleiho-lan zoragarria, nabarmenki profesionala eta sakonki berritzailea izatea espero da. Zilarrezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu hau asmakizun oso nabarmena eta miretsia da, onura ekartzen duena eta artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren mugak zabaltzen dituena. Curvline Oinarrizko funtzioa: Apalategia jende askok inbidia duen sorkuntza da, desirak pizten dituena, sentimendu positiboak ekartzen dituena eta harridura eta txunditzea pizten dituena.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The natural properties of sheet metal have directly shaped the design approach of the Curvline Bookcase.
Through bending and curving, an ideal form has been achieved - one that is both self-supporting in structure and functional as a bookshelf and display unit.
Function, aesthetics, sculptural presence, and structural integrity are resolved within a single, unified design language.
Form and function are seamlessly intertwined. - Dimensions & Packaging
- 1200 x 300 x 600mm
It is made of 3 mm thick metal sheet coated with electrostatic powder paint. - Tags
- Curved bookcase, modular design, metal bookshelf, contemporary furniture, space-saving storage, self supporting structure, minimalist aesthetic, durable materials
- Production Technology
- The production of the bookcase involves precision bending and Atomic Hydrogen Welding (AHW), ensuring structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and refined craftsmanship. The surface is coated with electrostatic powder coating, providing long-lasting durability and a high-quality finish.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part was shaping thin sheet metal to stand on its own while keeping a light, elegant look. Balancing strength and flexibility required many form tests and precise bending experiments. Limited production tools and metal thickness constraints challenged the process, but these limits inspired a refined, minimal structure that merges aesthetics with structural efficiency.
- Research
- This research was a design-based study aimed at creating a modular, self-supporting bookcase. Metal behavior was explored through sketches, 3D models, and physical prototypes. Data was collected by testing forms, curves, and load capacity, including computer simulations to determine metal thickness and weight limits. Experiments also focused on using thin metal forms in furniture design. Results showed that curved forms provide both strength and aesthetic appeal. The research informs real-world furniture design, offering flexible, durable, and visually striking solutions for homes, offices, and public spaces.
- Inspiration
- By its nature, metal resists tension with its high tensile strength, yet in thin forms, it becomes more vulnerable under compression. These slender forms are flexible and malleable. However, bending them is precisely what transforms this weakness into strength. As the metal folds, it gains structural rigidity, balancing the contradictions within its own nature. This design takes inspiration from that transformation, uniting strength and the aesthetic of form into a harmonious whole.
- Project Duration
- Izmir/Turkey, 2023
- Operation Flow
- Curvline Bookcase is easy to use and adapt. You can place units side by side or stack them to fit your space. Its curved metal form stands firmly without extra support, creating a sculptural yet practical piece. By simply changing its arrangement, it transforms from a single shelf into a continuous display, combining elegance, strength, and flexibility in everyday use.
- Patents
- Design Patent: Patented. Patent No. 2023/010860. Patent Holder: Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin. Year: 2024. Jurisdiction: Turkey.
- Image Credits
- Image #1 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #2 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #3 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #4 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #5 : Creator Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin, 2025
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