Re Form ʻŌnaehana Lako Kulanakauhale by Bulent Unal

Re Form ʻŌnaehana Lako Kulanakauhale by Bulent Unal is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hao in Hoʻolālā Lako Alanui Competition Category.

HaoLako Alanui· 2025

Re Form ʻŌnaehana Lako Kulanakauhale

by Bulent Unal

Client: Bulent Unal

A' Design Award Hao Winner in Lako Alanui Category

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The Design

About Re Form ʻŌnaehana Lako Kulanakauhale

ʻO ReForm he ʻōnaehana lako kulanakauhale modular i hana ʻia mai ka konekele paʻa, i hoʻolālā ʻia e hana i nā wahi lehulehu hoʻololi. Me nā module nui ʻehā me nā ʻano hoʻokaʻawale ʻelua, mālama kēlā me kēia helu i ka kiʻekiʻe noho 450 mm no ka ʻoluʻolu kino. Hāʻawi ka hoʻolālā modular i nā hoʻonohonoho loli, paipai ana i ka pilina kaiāulu a me ka hoʻololi hakahaka. Hiki ke lawe māmā a hoʻonohonoho hou ʻia ma o ka mīkini hāpai, hōʻoia ʻo ReForm i ka hoʻohana loʻihi, ka waiwai kumukūʻai, a me ka launa neʻe ma nā kaiāulu kulanakauhale.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Re Form ʻŌnaehana Lako Kulanakauhale 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 Re Form ʻŌnaehana Lako Kulanakauhale 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 Re Form ʻŌnaehana Lako Kulanakauhale 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: Crafted from durable concrete, offers adaptable solutions for various urban spaces. Each module can be arranged in multiple configurations to serve different functions, ensuring flexibility and long-term usability. The design integrates optional wooden or concrete seating surfaces, enhancing comfort and aesthetics. Easily produced, cost-effective, and weather-resistant, these modules encourage social interaction and can be repositioned over time, keeping public spaces dynamic and engaging.
Dimensions & Packaging: The design consists of four modular units, two of which have two sub-variations. All units have a uniform seating height of 450 mm for ergonomic comfort. Three units fit precisely within a 2000 mm x 2000 mm footprint, optimizing spatial efficiency. The leaf-shaped unit measures approximately 2800 mm in length. Made from durable concrete with optional wooden surfaces, the modules are designed for forklift-assisted placement and flexible reconfiguration.
Tags: Modular Urban Furniture, Adaptive Public Spaces, Concrete Durability, Flexible Configuration, Social Interaction
Production Technology: The design utilizes high-strength, weather-resistant concrete for durability and cost-efficiency. Modules are cast using precision molds, ensuring consistency and ease of mass production. Optional wooden seating surfaces add warmth and user comfort. The modular units are designed for transportation via forklift, enabling quick and flexible installation. This approach minimizes construction complexity while allowing for reconfiguration to adapt to changing urban needs.
Design Challenge: This design is based on applied research in modular urban furniture and material durability. The objective was to develop a cost-effective, flexible, and weather-resistant solution for public spaces. The methodology included material testing, user interaction studies, and modular configuration analysis. Data was gathered through observational research and prototyping. Findings revealed that reconfigurable layouts enhance public engagement and spatial efficiency. This research contributes to urban design by offering adaptable, long-lasting, and interactive solutions for evolving city environments.
Research: This project explores modular urban design, emphasizing adaptability, durability, and social engagement. The goal was to create a reconfigurable public seating system that supports various spatial layouts and social interactions. Research involved ergonomic studies, and modular arrangement analysis. Findings demonstrated that different configurations foster diverse social dynamics, encouraging interaction, inclusivity, and flexible public space utilization.
Inspiration: Project was inspired by the need for adaptable and long-lasting urban furniture that responds to evolving public space dynamics. The concept stems from modularity in architecture and urban design, allowing flexible configurations to suit various spatial and functional needs. Research on durable, cost-effective materials led to the use of concrete, ensuring weather resistance and ease of production. The design encourages interaction and engagement by enabling reconfigurable layouts over time.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2024 in Ankara and finished in February 2025 in Ankara
Operation Flow: The modular system allows flexible arrangements, adapting to various urban needs. Modules can be repositioned over time, creating dynamic public spaces that evolve with user demands. Their weight ensures stability, while forklift-assisted placement allows easy reconfiguration. Optional wooden surfaces enhance comfort, encouraging social interaction. This adaptability fosters renewed engagement, making urban spaces more versatile, inviting, and sustainable over time.
Team Members: Designer: Bulent Unal
Image Credits: Main Image #1: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #1: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #2: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #3: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #4: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025