Baia Sofa Sohva by Ruya Akyol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Hopeapalkinto A' Design Award in Huonekalumuotoilu Competition Category.

HopeaHuonekalut· 2025

Baia Sofa Sohva

by Ruya Akyol

Client: Ruya Akyol Studio

Hopeapalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Huonekalut Category

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The Design

About Baia Sofa Sohva

Baia on monitoiminen sohva, joka määrittelee modernin asumisen uudelleen yhdistämällä saumattomasti rentoutumisen ja tuottavuuden. Sen elegantisti kaareva muoto luo vuoteen kaltaisen nurkkaloungen pitkäaikaiseen mukavuuteen, kun taas kapeampi selkänoja tarjoaa hienostuneen, pystysuoran istuinalueen. Selkänojan taakse sijoitettu huomaamaton, integroitu tammipöytä toimii kotitoimistona, sivupöytänä tai koristeellisena hyllynä. Käsintehdyt tammiyksityiskohdat, siksak-liitokset ja pyöristetyt puukulmat korostavat muotoilua, kun taas laadukas italialainen verhoilu takaa hienostuneen estetiikan ja kestävän mukavuuden.

The Recognition

About the Hopeapalkinto A' Design Award

Baia Sofa Sohva on Hopeapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittaja, äärimmäisen arvostettu tunnustus, joka myönnetään huippuluokan, upeille ja vaikuttaville designeille. Hopeavoittajat ovat äärimmäisen loistavia ja erittäin luovia teoksia, jotka havainnollistavat suunnittelijoidensa erinomaista asiantuntemusta, lahjakkuutta ja terävyyttä. Baia Sofa Sohva:n odotetaan olevan ihana, esimerkillinen teos, joka on huomattavan ammattimainen ja syvästi innovatiivinen. Tämä Hopeapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittajadesign on erittäin merkittävä, ihailtu keksintö, joka hyödyttää taiteen, tieteen, designin ja teknologian rajojen laajentamista. Baia Sofa Sohva on laajalti kadehdittu luomus, joka herättää haluja, tuo myönteisiä tunteita ja sytyttää hämmästystä ja ihmetystä.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Baia redefines the modern sofa with a dual purpose design. Its curved backrest creates distinct zones: a spacious, lounge like corner and a narrow, upright seating area. The integrated oak desk serves as a home office, side table, or decorative shelf. The unique leg structure, with zigzag joinery and handmade rounded corners, adds sculptural elegance. Upholstered in premium fabric, Baia blends craftsmanship with contemporary living needs.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 2000 x Depth 1130 x Height 800 cm
Tags: sofa, furniture, comfortable, smart, multipurpose, versatile, cozy, seating furniture, luxury
Production Technology: The Baia sofa features an internal wooden frame constructed with precision joinery for structural integrity. Its distinctive oak desk and legs are crafted using traditional woodworking techniques, including hand finished rounded corners and zigzag joinery for enhanced artisanal detail. The visible leg structure is engineered for stability with minimal visual weight. Upholstery is done with high-density foam and premium fabric, ensuring durability, ergonomic comfort, and refined aesthetics.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was finding the perfect balance between elegance and multifunctionality. Designing a sofa that seamlessly serves as both a relaxing lounge and a discreet home office was complex. The desk needed to be almost invisible yet functional, without compromising comfort. This led to the idea of a flowing curve that integrates all these needs, creating a unified form where the desk blends naturally into the sofa’s silhouette, serving multiple purposes effortlessly.
Research: Today, our living spaces serve multiple purposes beyond hosting guests; they are places for work, reflection, relaxation, and socializing, both physically and digitally. As the centerpiece of the living room, the sofa must evolve to accommodate this shift while maintaining its role as an anchor for both comfort and style. Baia meets these modern demands with a versatile hybrid design, integrating seating and a multifunctional desk that transitions effortlessly between uses.
Inspiration: Baia is a furniture solution inspired by the evolving dynamics of modern life, where working from home has become part of our daily routine, and sofas serve as the centerpiece of living areas. As spaces shrink and multifunctionality becomes essential, Baia seamlessly combines a comfortable sofa with an integrated desk that functions not only as a workspace but also as a side table for moments of relaxation in the lounge like corner or as a decorative shelf in the living area. This thoughtful design underscores the balance of form and function that defines contemporary living, accommodating both productivity and comfort.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2024 and will be exhibited in Salone Satellite during Salone del Mobile. It is getting produced in İstanbul, and will be presented in Milan in April 2025.
Operation Flow: Baia is designed to adapt to different ways of living. You can lounge comfortably in the spacious, curved corner perfect for stretching out, sitting cross-legged, or cuddling. The narrower seating area is ideal for shorter, more upright interactions. The built-in oak desk behind the backrest serves as a home office, side table, or display shelf, effortlessly blending work and relaxation in one cohesive design.
Team Members: Ruya Akyol
Image Credits: Halit Besli