Point Aulkitxoa by Yuina Nakada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Altzari Diseinua Competition Category.

BrontzeAltzariak· 2026

Point Aulkitxoa

by Yuina Nakada

Client: Nakada Yuina

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Altzariak Category

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The Design

About Point Aulkitxoa

Aulkitxo honek tentsio bisuala lantzen du hizkuntza triangeluar minimalista baten bidez. Alderantzikatutako hiru hanka kontaktu-puntu minimoetan elkartzen dira, grabitatea desafiatzen duela dirudien oreka dotorea lortuz. Hanken kurbadura sotilak leuntasun organikoa gehitzen dio geometriari, eta eserlekuaren eta hanken arteko tarteek arintasun findua eskaintzen dute. Kontratxapatu moldekatuz eginda, diseinuak egitura-sendotasuna bermatzen du profil lirain baten barruan. Pieza honek aulkitxo praktiko gisa eta eskultura poetiko gisa funtzionatzen du, bere disonantzia isilaren eta edertasunaren bidez jakin-mina piztuz.

The Recognition

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

Point Aulkitxoa Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Point Aulkitxoa oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Point Aulkitxoa beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The title poinT reflects the structure's essence: point for minimal contact, and the final T for the triangle. Composed solely of triangles, this stool pursues a refined visual tension. Three legs support each other at minimal contact points, achieving an elegant equilibrium that seems to defy gravity. The soft curves of the plywood add organic softness to the geometric form, while the intentional space between the seat and legs creates a sense of lightness.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 340mm x Depth 340mm x Height 455mm
Tags: Stool, Triangle, Point, Three, Sculpture, Plywood, Minimalism
Production Technology: This stool is crafted from molded plywood, achieving both structural strength and delicate curves. To maintain visual purity, custom made metal connectors designed specifically for this triangular shape are used at the joints. These connectors are precisely concealed within the structure, making them nearly invisible even from gaps, thus preserving the space's sense of openness. A minimal clear finish highlights the natural wood grain and the refined layers of the plywood.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was maintaining the aesthetic of floating while ensuring structural integrity. Specifically, to preserve the open gaps, the joints needed to be concealed, but this proved difficult with standard tools. To overcome this, I handcrafted custom metal connectors tailored to the unique triangular shape. Ultimately, this allowed me to overcome technical constraints and keep the original intuitive vision vividly alive within the final functional beauty.
Research: I was drawn to the beauty of the inverted triangle, pursuing a form that achieves stability with minimal contact points. Rather than relying on complex calculations, I discovered through the process of carefully engaging with the wood that natural balance emerges in the quiet moment when the angle simply settles into place. This research suggests the possibility that a designer's intuition can give form to a poetic harmony that cannot be fully explained by numerical data alone.
Inspiration: This project draws inspiration from the intrinsic beauty and structural balance inherent in triangles. By incorporating an inverted triangle into a functional stool, I aimed to achieve both a light appearance and stable practicality. The intentionally created spaces generate a quiet, airy presence without feeling heavy. These gaps allow the stool to blend naturally into its surroundings, creating a refined harmony that coexists comfortably with the space.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2025 and ended in January 2026.
Operation Flow: This stool is designed for simple, intuitive use in daily life. Its defining feature is the opening between the seat and legs. This allows your hand to slip in naturally, making it easy to carry the lightweight stool. Additionally, the angled triangular legs enable efficient stacking for storage. By combining these practical elements, it offers a convenient experience in any space while maintaining a sculptural beauty.
Image Credits: [Image #1: Yuina Nakada
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