Virella Lehen Funtzioa: Altzariak by Ghazaleh Abbasian

Virella Lehen Funtzioa: Altzariak by Ghazaleh Abbasian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Altzari Diseinua Competition Category.

BurdinaAltzariak· 2026

Virella Lehen Funtzioa: Altzariak

by Ghazaleh Abbasian

Client: Ghazal

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Altzariak Category

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The Design

About Virella Lehen Funtzioa: Altzariak

Liburuaren testua: Diseinu hau ingurune hiritarrekin elkarreragiten duten forma naturaletan dago inspiratuta, eta egurrezko egitura bihurritu bat du, mugimendua eta eraldaketa adierazten dituena. Berdegunea, eserlekuak eta argiztapen sotila uztartzen ditu, estetika, funtzionaltasuna eta jasangarritasunaren arteko harreman orekatua sortzeko. Egitura modularra eta ergonomikoki diseinatuta dago, erosotasuna eta gizarte-elkarreragina bultzatuz. Materialen artean, egur iraunkorra, metalezko euskarriak eta giro-LED argiztapen integratua daude, eta horiek hiri-testuinguru askotara egokitzeko gaitasuna eta presentzia indartzen dituzte.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

Virella Lehen Funtzioa: Altzariak Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Virella Lehen Funtzioa: Altzariak oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Virella Lehen Funtzioa: Altzariak zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This design stands out through its sculptural wooden form that seamlessly integrates seating, greenery, and lighting. The twisted geometry enhances ergonomic comfort while maintaining visual dynamism. Its modular structure allows flexible placement in various urban contexts, promoting both social interaction and ecological awareness.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height = 30 cm, Diameter = 30 cm
Tags: Furniture, Sustainable, Bench, Public space.
Production Technology: The product is composed of wooden planks in varying lengths, a linear LED light, and metal supports that ensure the bench remains level.
Design Challenge: The main challenge is creating a piece that can be used for seating in public spaces while being both environmentally friendly and made from natural materials . At the same time, it must respect personal boundaries, bringing people together in a way that allows them to feel comfortable and at ease.
Research: This qualitative research explores how urban furniture design shapes user behavior and social interaction. Using observations, interviews, and ergonomic analysis, it found that thoughtful design guides behavior, respects boundaries, and fosters social harmony. The study highlights integrating ergonomics, psychology, and aesthetics to create inclusive, user-centered urban spaces.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the continuity of natural forms and their interaction with the urban environment. The gradual twist of the wooden structure evokes a sense of movement, flexibility, and transformation. Integrating greenery within the form symbolized the return of natural life to urban spaces, where contemporary design, functionality, and environmental sustainability find a balanced harmony.
Project Duration: Two months - Melbourne, Australia
Operation Flow: The overall design of this product is composed of wooden planks arranged side by side, forming a twisted parametric shape. In the upper surface and central section of the bench, some of these planks are removed to create space for planting flowers and greenery. A linear LED light is integrated beneath the bench, following its curved form to illuminate the surrounding area in harmony with the design.
Team Members: Ghazaleh Abbasian