Book Apyka by Cass Saldanha is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Brónse in Mba'epyru Jejapo Competition Category.

BrónseMba'epyru· 2026

Book Apyka

by Cass Saldanha

Client: SAL+Co

A' Design Award Brónse Winner in Mba'epyru Category

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The Design

About Book Apyka

Book ha'e peteĩ apyka ikatúva avei ojoko ha ohechauka peteĩ kuatiañe'ẽ ojepe'áva. Ko diseño ha'e peteĩ ñehesa'ỹijo escultórico geometría ha simetría rehegua, ha káda ángulo ojeporeka porã ha'e oñemohenda hag̃ua hekopete. Book ojejapo yvyra atã oak morotĩ ha walnut Európa-guágui. Peteĩ disco oak mbytepegua omohatã pe estructura, tres hetyma ojere hendápe ojuehe. Irundy vara vrónse-gui omomichĩ pe jejopy umi tenda iñimportantevévape ha ombohatãve. Opa hape oñemohu'ã po rupive aceite naturálpe, ome'ẽva peteĩ textura mate ha oñongatúva pe yvyra reko. Pe apyka yvatekue ha'e 450 milímetro.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Brónse

Book Apyka ohupyty A' Design Award Brónse, peteĩ ñehechakuaa heta prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño sobresaliente-pe ojekuaáva creatividad, ingenio ha astucia rupi. Umi ganador Brónse ha'e artefacto hábil ha creativo ohechaukáva experiencia, imaginación ha recurso umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Book Apyka ha'eha peteĩ objeto ojehayhúva, admirado ha estimado, profesional ha innovador. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Brónse ombojoaju mejor práctica arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua ha iporãiterei detalle rehe. Book Apyka ombohory necesidad, ohupyty ipotapy, ombovy'a sentimiento ha ohenói curiosidad.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Bookchair is more than a stool or a chair. It is a sculptural study in geometry and symmetry. Every angle is meticulously calculated to bridge the gap between furniture and art. While its 18-inch height offers utility, its true purpose is to cradle an open book, an invitation to slow down and reflect. More than a functional object, it is a quiet gesture of intentionality, designed for those who value both form and the written word.
Dimensions & Packaging: Materials:
European Walnut, White Oak, Brass solid rod.

Dimensions:

Width: 575 mm
Depth: 300 mm
Height: 735 mm
Seat Height: 450 mm
Tags: Stool, Chair, Brazilian, Wood, Symmetry, Sculpture
Production Technology: Crafted from solid white oak and European walnut, the Bookchair balances warmth with structural depth. A central oak disc anchors the piece, distributing force where three angled legs converge. For engineered stability, four 1/3" brass rods act as discreet tension relievers at key junctions. Each surface is hand-finished with natural oils, creating a matte, luminous texture that preserves the wood's tactile essence. It is a marriage of meticulous joinery and organic materiality.
Inspiration: Guided by geometry and architectural symmetry, the Bookchair is a study in visual clarity. Inspired by Lina Bo Bardi, whose furniture blended modernist rigor with Brazilian vernacular and handcraft. It blends modernist rigor with Brazilian cultural honesty. This piece honors Brazilian modernism through a balance of function and sculptural form. Whether supporting an open book or standing alone, it exists at the intersection of utility and art. An object to be used, and one to be contemplated.
Project Duration: Conceived in Miami in May 2023, this project was prototyped over two months and completed in July 2023. It is an exclusive one-of-one piece; all remaining prototypes were destroyed in July 2023.
Operation Flow: The Bookchair can be used as a normal stool seating functionality, but also can serve as a book display.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Cass Saldanha, 2024.
Team Members: Cass Saldanha