Re Form Kaupunkikalustejärjestelmä by Bulent Unal

Re Form Kaupunkikalustejärjestelmä by Bulent Unal is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Rautapalkinto A' Design Award in Katukalusteet Competition Category.

RautaKatukalusteet· 2025

Re Form Kaupunkikalustejärjestelmä

by Bulent Unal

Client: Bulent Unal

Rautapalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Katukalusteet Category

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The Design

About Re Form Kaupunkikalustejärjestelmä

ReForm on modulaarinen kaupunkikalustejärjestelmä, joka on valmistettu kestävästä betonista ja suunniteltu luomaan mukautuvia julkisia tiloja. Järjestelmä sisältää neljä päämodulia ja kaksi alavariaatiota, ja jokaisen yksikön 450 mm:n istuinkorkeus takaa ergonomisen mukavuuden. Modulaarinen muotoilu mahdollistaa joustavat kokoonpanot ja edistää sosiaalista vuorovaikutusta sekä tilan muunneltavuutta. Helposti trukilla siirrettävä ja uudelleenjärjesteltävä ReForm varmistaa pitkäaikaisen käytettävyyden, kustannustehokkuuden ja dynaamisen käytön kaupunkiympäristöissä.

The Recognition

About the Rautapalkinto A' Design Award

Re Form Kaupunkikalustejärjestelmä 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. Re Form Kaupunkikalustejärjestelmä: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. Re Form Kaupunkikalustejärjestelmä: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: Crafted from durable concrete, offers adaptable solutions for various urban spaces. Each module can be arranged in multiple configurations to serve different functions, ensuring flexibility and long-term usability. The design integrates optional wooden or concrete seating surfaces, enhancing comfort and aesthetics. Easily produced, cost-effective, and weather-resistant, these modules encourage social interaction and can be repositioned over time, keeping public spaces dynamic and engaging.
Dimensions & Packaging: The design consists of four modular units, two of which have two sub-variations. All units have a uniform seating height of 450 mm for ergonomic comfort. Three units fit precisely within a 2000 mm x 2000 mm footprint, optimizing spatial efficiency. The leaf-shaped unit measures approximately 2800 mm in length. Made from durable concrete with optional wooden surfaces, the modules are designed for forklift-assisted placement and flexible reconfiguration.
Tags: Modular Urban Furniture, Adaptive Public Spaces, Concrete Durability, Flexible Configuration, Social Interaction
Production Technology: The design utilizes high-strength, weather-resistant concrete for durability and cost-efficiency. Modules are cast using precision molds, ensuring consistency and ease of mass production. Optional wooden seating surfaces add warmth and user comfort. The modular units are designed for transportation via forklift, enabling quick and flexible installation. This approach minimizes construction complexity while allowing for reconfiguration to adapt to changing urban needs.
Design Challenge: This design is based on applied research in modular urban furniture and material durability. The objective was to develop a cost-effective, flexible, and weather-resistant solution for public spaces. The methodology included material testing, user interaction studies, and modular configuration analysis. Data was gathered through observational research and prototyping. Findings revealed that reconfigurable layouts enhance public engagement and spatial efficiency. This research contributes to urban design by offering adaptable, long-lasting, and interactive solutions for evolving city environments.
Research: This project explores modular urban design, emphasizing adaptability, durability, and social engagement. The goal was to create a reconfigurable public seating system that supports various spatial layouts and social interactions. Research involved ergonomic studies, and modular arrangement analysis. Findings demonstrated that different configurations foster diverse social dynamics, encouraging interaction, inclusivity, and flexible public space utilization.
Inspiration: Project was inspired by the need for adaptable and long-lasting urban furniture that responds to evolving public space dynamics. The concept stems from modularity in architecture and urban design, allowing flexible configurations to suit various spatial and functional needs. Research on durable, cost-effective materials led to the use of concrete, ensuring weather resistance and ease of production. The design encourages interaction and engagement by enabling reconfigurable layouts over time.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2024 in Ankara and finished in February 2025 in Ankara
Operation Flow: The modular system allows flexible arrangements, adapting to various urban needs. Modules can be repositioned over time, creating dynamic public spaces that evolve with user demands. Their weight ensures stability, while forklift-assisted placement allows easy reconfiguration. Optional wooden surfaces enhance comfort, encouraging social interaction. This adaptability fosters renewed engagement, making urban spaces more versatile, inviting, and sustainable over time.
Team Members: Designer: Bulent Unal
Image Credits: Main Image #1: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #1: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #2: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #3: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #4: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025