Curvline Aikin Farko: Kabad na Littafai by Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin

Curvline Aikin Farko: Kabad na Littafai by Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa in Ƙirar Kayan Ɗaki Competition Category.

AzurfaKayan Ɗaki· 2026

Curvline Aikin Farko: Kabad na Littafai

by Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin

Client: Sotil Studio

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa Winner in Kayan Ɗaki Category

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The Design

About Curvline Aikin Farko: Kabad na Littafai

Rubutun Littafi: Curvline kabad ne na littafai mai tallafa wa kansa wanda ke bincike kan sauyin tsari na siriran ƙarfe ta hanyar lanƙwasawa. Sanya kwarin gwiwa daga yanayin ƙarfe biyu, na sassauci da na juriya, ƙirar tana mai da rauni na abin zuwa ƙarfi ta hanyar lanƙwasawa da naɗe saman. Kamanni mai ci gaba yana aiki a lokaci ɗaya a matsayin tsari da wurin ajiya, yana share bambanci tsakanin firam da shiryayye. Da tsarinsa na sassa-sassa, Curvline yana ba da damar tsara abubuwa masu daidaitawa yayin da yake riƙe da fitacciyar shaidar sassaƙa da aka bayyana ta hanyar ma'auni, tashin hankali, da tsaftataccen sauƙi.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa

Zanen Curvline Aikin Farko: Kabad na Littafai ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na matakin koli, masu kyau sosai kuma masu burgewa. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Azurfa ayyuka ne masu haske sosai da ƙirƙira mai yawa waɗanda ke nuna ƙwarewa, baiwa da kaifin tunanin masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Curvline Aikin Farko: Kabad na Littafai ya zama aiki mai ban mamaki, abin koyi, mai ƙwarewa sosai kuma mai ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire mai zurfi. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa ƙirƙira ce mai abin lura sosai, da ake sha'awa, wacce ke amfanar da kuma kai iyakokin fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani gaba. Zanen Curvline Aikin Farko: Kabad na Littafai ƙirƙira ce da ake yi wa hassada sosai wacce ke tada sha'awa, tana kawo jin daɗi kuma tana haifar da mamaki da al'ajabi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The natural properties of sheet metal have directly shaped the design approach of the Curvline Bookcase.
Through bending and curving, an ideal form has been achieved - one that is both self-supporting in structure and functional as a bookshelf and display unit.
Function, aesthetics, sculptural presence, and structural integrity are resolved within a single, unified design language.
Form and function are seamlessly intertwined.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1200 x 300 x 600mm
It is made of 3 mm thick metal sheet coated with electrostatic powder paint.
Tags: Curved bookcase, modular design, metal bookshelf, contemporary furniture, space-saving storage, self supporting structure, minimalist aesthetic, durable materials
Production Technology: The production of the bookcase involves precision bending and Atomic Hydrogen Welding (AHW), ensuring structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and refined craftsmanship. The surface is coated with electrostatic powder coating, providing long-lasting durability and a high-quality finish.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was shaping thin sheet metal to stand on its own while keeping a light, elegant look. Balancing strength and flexibility required many form tests and precise bending experiments. Limited production tools and metal thickness constraints challenged the process, but these limits inspired a refined, minimal structure that merges aesthetics with structural efficiency.
Research: This research was a design-based study aimed at creating a modular, self-supporting bookcase. Metal behavior was explored through sketches, 3D models, and physical prototypes. Data was collected by testing forms, curves, and load capacity, including computer simulations to determine metal thickness and weight limits. Experiments also focused on using thin metal forms in furniture design. Results showed that curved forms provide both strength and aesthetic appeal. The research informs real-world furniture design, offering flexible, durable, and visually striking solutions for homes, offices, and public spaces.
Inspiration: By its nature, metal resists tension with its high tensile strength, yet in thin forms, it becomes more vulnerable under compression. These slender forms are flexible and malleable. However, bending them is precisely what transforms this weakness into strength. As the metal folds, it gains structural rigidity, balancing the contradictions within its own nature. This design takes inspiration from that transformation, uniting strength and the aesthetic of form into a harmonious whole.
Project Duration: Izmir/Turkey, 2023
Operation Flow: Curvline Bookcase is easy to use and adapt. You can place units side by side or stack them to fit your space. Its curved metal form stands firmly without extra support, creating a sculptural yet practical piece. By simply changing its arrangement, it transforms from a single shelf into a continuous display, combining elegance, strength, and flexibility in everyday use.
Patents: Design Patent: Patented. Patent No. 2023/010860. Patent Holder: Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin. Year: 2024. Jurisdiction: Turkey.
Image Credits: Image #1 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #2 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #3 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #4 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #5 : Creator Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin, 2025