Sume Kukui Papaʻaina by Sebnem Buhara is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Hao in Hoʻolālā Kukui a me Lako Kukui Competition Category.

HaoKukui· 2024

Sume Kukui Papaʻaina

by Sebnem Buhara

Client: Bou Collection

A' Design Award Hao Winner in Kukui Category

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The Design

About Sume Kukui Papaʻaina

ʻO Sume kahi kukui papaʻaina i hana ʻia mai ke aniani puhi lima a me ke keleawe. ʻO ka inoa e pili ana i ke kalapu meliona o ke kālai hoʻolālā. Ua uhi ʻia ke kumu me ke keleawe a ua puhi lima ʻia kēlā me kēia pale aniani, no laila he ʻokoʻa iki ke ʻano a me ka nui o kēlā me kēia mea. He 34 kenimika ke anapuni a he 40 kenimika ke kiʻekiʻe o ke kukui. Hoʻohana ʻia ʻo Sume i ka uila kaulele a loaʻa i loko he mīkini hoʻohaʻahaʻa mālamalama, no laila hiki ke hoʻoponopono ʻia ka ikaika o ka mālamalama e kūpono ai i ke keʻena. Kākoʻo ke kālai hoʻolālā i nā akamai hana kuʻuna a me ka hoʻohana ʻana i nā mea hiki ke hana hou ʻia.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Sume Kukui Papaʻaina i ka A' Design Award Hao, he ʻike hoʻohanohano i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā maikaʻi e hoʻokō ana i nā koi ʻoihana a ʻoihana hana i manaʻo ʻia mai nā mea hoʻokumu i hana maikaʻi ʻia. Hōʻike nā lanakila Hao i ka mākau nui, ka loea kiʻekiʻe, ka ʻike akamai a me ka hiki hana noʻeau o ka poʻe i hana iā lākou. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Sume Kukui Papaʻaina he mea hoʻokumu i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia e pono a hou. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Hao e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka ʻoihana a loaʻa nā ʻano ʻenehana mākaukau i hui pū ʻia me ka ʻike hana a me ka makakoho. Mahalo ʻia ka hoʻolālā Sume Kukui Papaʻaina no kona nānā pono a ua hoʻolālā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā hoʻomaikaʻi ola e kōkua ai i ka hana ʻana i ka honua i wahi maikaʻi aku.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Su’me, named after its honeycomb texture, highlights the raw elegance of organic design. The origin of Su’me emphasizes the preservation of the unique craftsmanship and solidarity behind the traditional skills that are at high risk of disappearing. Su’me highlights commitment to environmental sustainability through its encouragement of the use of genuine materials and its dedication of preserving cultural heritage behind craftsmanship.
Dimensions & Packaging: Diameter: 34 cm
Height: 40 cm
*Note: Dimensions may vary.
Tags: Table Lamp, Lighting, Epiphany, Amorphous, Unique, Trace, Signature, Handcrafted,
Production Technology: Base: Copper Plating
Glass: Blown Glass
Handmade.
Design Challenge: The intricate handcrafted blown glass vessels showcases various size and forms in each production, enhancing the product’s individuality. However, the variability makes it hard to establish a standart sizing fort he copper fittings. Despite these obstacles, the inherent uniqueness and the quality of craftsmanship allow the product to be completed with a personal and special touch.
Research: The Su'me table lamp, designed with a combination of blown glass and copper, is one of the products showcased in "An Epiphany in Sustainable Delight," a collection commemorating Architect Sebnem Buhara's 25th anniversary in the industry. Inspired by forms found in nature, the lamp's design interprets these amorphous shapes through craftsmanship. Standing out with its unique design, Su’me stands as more than a lighting fixture; it embodies the essence of exquisite artwork.
Inspiration: Su'me embodies a fusion of fully recyclable blown glass and copper, combining craftsmanship with innovation. This approach ensures every piece has an individuality, highlighting the elegance of organic design. Meticulous craftsmanship gives each product its own unique charm, distinguishing it with elegance and allure.
Project Duration: The project, completed in December 2023, was exhibited in the Signature section at the Paris Maison&Objet Fair in January 2024.
Operation Flow: The Su’me table lamp, powered by city electricity, includes a dimmer feature that enables users to customize their experience by adjusting the light intensity to suit the ambience of their space. This feature enhances the product’s practicality and user-friendliness. The Kefi table lamp shines as a contemporary lighting fixture, excelling both in functionality and aesthetics, thanks to its user-friendly features and unique design.
Image Credits: Image #1: Founder Architect Sebnem Buhara, Su'me Table Lamp, 2023
Image #2: Founder Architect Sebnem Buhara, Su'me Table Lamp, 2023
Image #3: Founder Architect Sebnem Buhara, Su'meTable Lamp, 2023
Image #4: Founder Architect Sebnem Buhara, Su'meTable Lamp, 2023
Image #5: Founder Architect Sebnem Buhara, Su'meTable Lamp, 2023