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Parawood Verso Arte de Parede en Madeira by Sinem Halli

Parawood Verso Arte de Parede en Madeira by Sinem Halli is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Ferro in Deseño de Artigos para o Fogar Competition Category.


FerroArtigos para o Fogar· 2025

Parawood Verso Arte de Parede en Madeira

by Sinem Halli

Client: NeoDeco

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Artigos para o Fogar Category

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The Design

About Parawood Verso Arte de Parede en Madeira

Parawood Verso transforma madeira recuperada en pezas artísticas tridimensionais de parede mediante corte láser de alta precisión. Este proceso optimiza o uso do material reutilizando os espazos positivos e negativos da madeira, garantindo cero residuos. O deseño sen marco realza a beleza natural da madeira en capas, creando profundidade e movemento. Máis que decoración, encarna o deseño sostible, convertendo residuos en arte funcional e elegante. Pódese mostrar horizontal, vertical ou combinar en diferentes tamaños para composicións de parede versátiles.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Parawood Verso Arte de Parede en Madeira gañou o A' Design Award de Ferro, un recoñecemento prestixioso outorgado a bos deseños que cumpren os requisitos profesionais e industriais esperados de creacións ben deseñadas. Os gañadores Ferro demostran a gran habilidade, a alta especialización, a comprensión experta e a capacidade creativa dos seus creadores. Espérase que Parawood Verso Arte de Parede en Madeira sexa unha creación moi apreciada, admirada e querida que é práctica e innovadora. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as mellores prácticas do sector e ten características técnicas competentes ligadas ao saber facer e ao talento. Parawood Verso Arte de Parede en Madeira é respectado pola súa minuciosidade e está deseñado para proporcionar melloras na calidade de vida que axudan a facer do mundo un lugar mellor.

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.
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Team Members
Designer: Sinem Hallı
Project owner: Emrah Somel
Image Credits
Photographer: Erkan Ayan, Parawood series, 2024

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