Parawood Verso Puinen Seinätaide by Sinem Halli

Parawood Verso Puinen Seinätaide by Sinem Halli is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Rautapalkinto A' Design Award in Kodintuotteet Competition Category.

RautaKodintuotteet· 2025

Parawood Verso Puinen Seinätaide

by Sinem Halli

Client: NeoDeco

Rautapalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Kodintuotteet Category

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The Design

About Parawood Verso Puinen Seinätaide

Parawood Verso muuttaa kierrätetyn puun taiteellisiksi, kolmiulotteisiksi seinäelementeiksi korkean tarkkuuden laserleikkauksen avulla. Prosessi optimoi materiaalin käytön hyödyntämällä sekä positiiviset että negatiiviset puutilat, varmistamalla nollajätteen. Kehyksetön muotoilu korostaa kerrostuneen puun luonnollista kauneutta luoden syvyyttä ja liikettä. Enemmän kuin pelkkä sisustus, se ilmentää kestävää muotoilua muuttaen jätteen toiminnalliseksi, tyylikkääksi taiteeksi. Sitä voidaan ripustaa vaakasuoraan, pystysuoraan tai yhdistää eri kokoina monipuolisiksi seinäkompositioiksi.

The Recognition

About the Rautapalkinto A' Design Award

Parawood Verso Puinen Seinätaide on Rautapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittaja, arvostettu tunnustus, joka myönnetään hyville designeille, jotka täyttävät hyvin suunnitelluilta luomuksilta odotetut ammatilliset ja teollisuuden vaatimukset. Rautavoittajat osoittavat tekijöidensä suurta taitoa, korkeaa erikoistumista, asiantuntevaa ymmärrystä ja luovaa kapasiteettia. Parawood Verso Puinen Seinätaide:n odotetaan olevan korkeassa arvossa pidetty, ihailtu ja rakastettu luomus, joka on käytännöllinen ja innovatiivinen. Tämä Rautapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittajadesign yhdistää alan parhaita käytäntöjä, ja sillä on pätevät tekniset ominaisuudet, jotka yhdistyvät osaamiseen ja lahjakkuuteen. Parawood Verso Puinen Seinätaide:a arvostetaan sen perusteellisuudesta, ja se on suunniteltu tarjoamaan elämänlaadun parannuksia, jotka auttavat tekemään maailmasta paremman paikan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Parawood Verso Frameless is a sustainable 3D wooden wall art series with layered wood construction and gradient coloring for depth. Unlike traditional framed designs, its frameless structure enhances immersion. What sets it apart is its zero-waste approach - crafted from repurposed offcuts of the Parawood Framed collection. Versatile in display, it can be arranged horizontally, vertically, or in customizable compositions, blending ecological responsibility with artistic innovation.
Dimensions & Packaging: Our product is available in three different sizes:

521 x 356 x 50 mm
686 x 457 x 50 mm
914 x 622 x 50 mm

These dimensions offer flexibility to suit various usage scenarios and spaces.
Tags: wood wall art, sustainable art, parametric art, 3D panel, versatile use, Stained Birch Plywood Layers, abstract wall decor
Production Technology: Parawood Verso Frameless is crafted using high-precision laser cutting, optimizing both positive and negative spaces for zero waste. Stained birch plywood is carefully polished and layered to create depth while preserving natural texture. To enhance sustainability, leftover materials from the Parawood Framed series are repurposed, ensuring efficiency, durability, and refined aesthetics.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was achieving zero-waste production while maintaining artistic integrity and structural stability. Precise laser-cutting was essential to create complementary pieces without disrupting visual harmony. Balancing sustainability with scalable production was another hurdle, as wood grain variations and laser-cutting constraints affected consistency. These challenges were addressed through prototyping, refining cut patterns, and optimizing layering techniques, resulting in a modular, adaptable artwork.
Research: This research focused on sustainable design by maximizing material efficiency and minimizing waste. A prototyping-based approach with laser-cutting technology was used to refine a zero-waste production method. The study analyzed how both positive and negative spaces in wooden sheets could be utilized. No human participants were involved, as the focus was on production optimization. Results confirmed that the method eliminates waste while preserving structural integrity and aesthetics, demonstrating the potential of zero-waste strategies in product design.
Inspiration: Inspired by the organic harmony of nature, Parawood Verso Frameless reflects the structure and movement of leaves. The goal was to translate this natural balance into a sustainable artwork while minimizing material waste. Repurposing surplus wood from the Parawood Framed series, the design merges ecological responsibility with craftsmanship, transforming discarded materials into functional, waste-free art.
Project Duration: The project commenced development in September 2022 in Istanbul, and the first prototype of the series was approved in September 2023. As of May 2024, the current version has been further developed.
Operation Flow: Parawood Verso Frameless is designed for versatility and engagement. Its layered wood structure creates a 3D effect, drawing attention to depth and natural beauty. The frameless design allows flexible display, both horizontally and vertically, or in custom compositions. The smooth, polished surface invites touch, enhancing the connection between the artwork and its surroundings. This design transforms spaces by offering a dynamic and immersive visual experience.
Patents: not registered yet
Team Members: Designer: Sinem Hallı
Project owner: Emrah Somel
Image Credits: Photographer: Erkan Ayan, Parawood series, 2024