Tha Whorl Bòrd Cofaidh le Adam Bezzina na bhuannaiche air leth urramach anns an fharpais chliùitich 2026 Duais Airgid A' Design Award ann an Roinn Farpais Dealbhadh Àirneis.

AirgeadÀirneis· 2026

Whorl Bòrd Cofaidh

le Adam Bezzina

Neach-ceannach: Pompous Fox Wood Co.

Buannaiche Duais Airgid A' Design Award ann an Roinn Àirneis

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Tadhail air an Làrach Seall aig A' Design Award Brath Naidheachd Suaicheantas Duaise

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An Dealbhadh

Mu dheidhinn Whorl Bòrd Cofaidh

'S e bòrd cofaidh dealbhachail a th' ann an Whorl, air a dhèanamh à uinnseann a thàinig à stòran seasmhach tro dhòigh-obrach ìre-àrd de làmanachadh lùbte. Tha na casan sruthach, coltach ri ribean, ag èirigh à mullach làn caol air a chumadh ann an jigeannan gnàthaichte agus mòltan falamhachd. Tha an dealbhadh a' co-aonadh ionracas structarail le gluasad organach, ag atharrachadh fiodh rag gu cruth sruthach a tha a' faireachdainn beò. A' cothromachadh ùr-ghnàthachadh, ealantas, agus onair stuthan, tha Whorl a' toirt dùbhlan do dhealbhadh àirneis traidiseanta fhad 's a tha e a' comharrachadh bòidhchead chuimseach an fhiodha nàdarrach.

An Aithneachadh

Mu dheidhinn Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Whorl Bòrd Cofaidh air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Whorl Bòrd Cofaidh na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Whorl Bòrd Cofaidh na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Air Cùl an Dealbhaidh

Pasgan Naidheachd

Creideasan, buill sgioba agus fiosrachadh teicnigeach a chuir an dealbhaiche ri chèile.

Feartan Sònraichte: This sculptural coffee table is designed and crafted from sustainably sourced ash, combining a finely tapered solid top with complex bent-laminated legs formed in custom vacuum molds. Unlike conventional tables, its flowing, ribbon-like curves blur the line between furniture and art. Precision joinery seamlessly integrates the base, creating strength within an organic, fluid form. Designed as a conversation piece, it showcases technical innovation and the expressive potential of wood.
Tomhasan & Pacadh: Width 1220 mm x Depth 508 mm x Height 356 mm
Tagaichean: coffee table, bent furniture, ash furniture, solid wood furniture, wooden table, handmade furniture, organic furniture design, sculptural furniture, wood furniture
Teicneòlas Cinneasachaidh: Constructed from locally sourced ash, the table combines advanced machining with bent lamination. The top was machined to taper from a knife-edge profile to a reinforced center, while the legs were formed from hand-laid veneer strips shaped in custom jigs and vacuum bags. Mortises in the underside receive the laminated legs, achieving seamless structural integration. Finished with eco-friendly hardwax oil to enhance grain and durability.
Dùbhlan Dealbhaidh: The greatest challenge was achieving the fluid curves of the bent-laminated legs. Bent wood furniture is rare in North America, with limited reference and precedent, requiring extensive self-directed experimentation. Adam built scale models, tested lamination thickness, and developed custom jigs and vacuum molds to push the material to its limits. Integrating these forms seamlessly into a machine-milled top demanded precision, innovation, and persistence to overcome both technical and creative obstacles.
Rannsachadh: This project centered on material and form research, exploring methods of bending wood and studying organic shapes. The objective was to showcase the untapped potential of bent wood furniture in North America. Using a scale model, veneer experiments, precision machining, and custom vacuum jigs, these tests refined lamination thickness and showed the limitations when bending wood. Conducted by the designer with support in fabrication, the research revealed new structural and aesthetic possibilities, inspiring future clients and broadening design practice.
Brosnachadh: The inspiration for this table came from a desire to create an organic form guided by the natural possibilities of wood rather than digital modeling. By exploring the limits of bent lamination, the design transforms rigid ash into fluid, ribbon-like curves. The motivation was to craft a functional coffee table that feels sculptural, inviting curiosity and awe at how traditional materials can be reimagined through modern techniques.
Faid a' Phròiseict: Adam began imagining and designing the piece in the Spring of 2024, in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. The finished piece was complete in the Fall of 2024 and was exhibited at the Toronto Interior Design Show in January 2025.
Sruth Obrachaidh: Whorl is designed to be lived with and admired. Its smooth curves invite touch, while the solid ash top provides a practical surface scaled for smaller spaces. Though sculptural in form, it functions seamlessly as a coffee table, offering stability and balance in everyday use. The interaction lies in its presence: a functional object that sparks conversation and wonder by transforming wood into a fluid, unexpected shape.
Creideasan Dhealbhan: Image #1: Photographer Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
Image #2: Photographer Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
Image #3: Photographer Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
Image #4: Photographer Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
Image #5: Photographer Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
Video Credits: Videographer: Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025