U1 Office Noho Keʻena by Kano Group Co.,Ltd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Lako Keʻena Competition Category.
KalaLako Keʻena· 2026
U1 Office Noho Keʻena
Client: Kano Group Co.,Ltd
A' Design Award Kala Winner in Lako Keʻena Category
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About U1 Office Noho Keʻena
He noho keʻena kūpono i ke kino ʻo U1 i hoʻolālā ʻia no nā hola lōʻihi o ka hana. Loaʻa i ke kua ke ʻano S kahe i hoʻoulu ʻia e nā muliwai wili a me nā awāwa i kālai ʻia e ka makani. Hana ʻia ke kino paʻa ma o ka hoʻoheheʻe ʻana i loko o ke ʻano hoʻoheheʻe (injection molding) no ka ikaika o ke kūkulu, ke kūpaʻa i ka luhi, a me ka paʻa pono, a hāʻawi ʻia ma ke keleawe ʻeleʻele a me ke keʻokeʻo me ka ʻili ʻano kālai ʻia. Hoʻopau ʻia nā wahi hoʻomaha lima me ka pena i hoʻomoʻa ʻia. Kākoʻo ka wahi hoʻomaha poʻo ʻelua ʻaoʻao a me ka uluna pūhaka lana i ke poʻo, ka ʻāʻī, a me ke kua lalo. Hiki ke hoʻoponopono ʻia ke kiʻekiʻe o ka noho a me ka uluna pūhaka, a kūpono nā ʻano wahi hoʻomaha lima ʻekolu hiki ke hoʻololi ʻia i nā hana like ʻole a me nā ʻano kino like ʻole.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Kala
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā U1 Office Noho Keʻena i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā U1 Office Noho Keʻena he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā U1 Office Noho Keʻena e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- U1 offers comprehensive health support. At its core is a dynamic contouring system that perfectly fits the human body to alleviate pressure during prolonged sitting. The seat optimizes pressure distribution and improves breathability. The headrest supports multidimensional adjustment, complemented by replaceable armrests, accommodating users of various body types. The chair marries modern aesthetics with practical functionality, enhancing both comfort and productivity during long hours of work.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 725*690*1170mm
- Tags
- Ergonomic Chair, Natural Elements, Mobius Strip, Aesthetics of Flowing, Premium Metallic Paint
- Production Technology
- The armrests are finished with baked paint, achieving a refined luster and an upscale aesthetic. The backrest frame provides two color options including black and white, with a textured surface improving both visual depth and tactile sophistication.
The entire frame, made using injection molding technology, boasts outstanding structural strength, excellent fatigue resistance, and high temperature tolerance to ensure safety and stability for long term use. - Design Challenge
- The challenge was integrating natural elements into the chair without compromising functionality. Inspired by the fluid S shaped curves of wind carved canyons, U1 shapes its silver frame into a winding river, seamlessly connecting the backrest and armrests. This evokes the symbolic energy loop of a Mobius strip and fulfills practical needs. The cyan lumbar cushion resembles a glacial pool nestled among gray white rocks, infusing the rational space with the dynamism and serenity of water.
- Research
- This ergonomic chair aims to achieve multi scenario adaptability. It innovatively incorporates three interchangeable armrest styles: the standard height T shaped armrests, the fixed armrests, and the sturdy loop style armrests. This modular approach effortlessly tackles diverse scenarios such as focused work, intensive study, and relaxed leisure. As a result, the chair meets the demands of all scenarios, enhancing both user experience and spatial efficiency.
- Inspiration
- U1 draws inspiration from the winding rivers and wind carved canyons found in nature. The fluid S shaped backrest echoes the rhythm of winding rivers, lending the product a graceful and cohesive visual dynamism. Simultaneously, the sculptural quality of wind carved landscapes is translated into the intricately carved surfaces of the chair. Together, these features create a unique form that combines artistic tension with the vitality of nature.
- Project Duration
- The project started in Zhejiang in June 2025. The product is expected to be showcased at CIFF Guangzhou in March 2026, and will be officially launched on the market in May 2026.
- Operation Flow
- The chair features a reclining backrest, while its lumbar cushion and seat allow height adjustment, delivering consistently ergonomic and comfortable support tailored to various body types and sitting positions. A 2D headrest and a floating lumbar cushion provide targeted support for the head, neck, and lower back, further enhancing comfort during prolonged use.
Three interchangeable armrest styles are available, catering to both individual aesthetic needs and diverse scenarios. - Team Members
- Biejun Li
Xiubo Chen
Wangjian Su
Bin Zhu
Chaoyue Chen
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