Point Noho Haʻahaʻa by Yuina Nakada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Lako Hale Competition Category.

KeleaweLako Hale· 2026

Point Noho Haʻahaʻa

by Yuina Nakada

Client: Nakada Yuina

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Lako Hale Category

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The Design

About Point Noho Haʻahaʻa

Ke kālele nei kēia noho haʻahaʻa i ka hoʻokūkū ʻike maka ma o ka ʻōlelo hoʻolālā huinakolu maʻalahi. Hui nā wāwae ʻekolu i hoʻohuli ʻia ma nā wahi pili liʻiliʻi loa, e loaʻa ana ke kaulike nani e like me ka pale ʻana i ka ʻumekaumaha. Hoʻohui ka piʻo mālie o nā wāwae i ka palupalu kūlohelohe i ke ana huinahā, a ʻo nā ākea ma waena o ka noho a me nā wāwae e hāʻawi i ka māmā maʻemaʻe. Hana ʻia mai ka papa lāʻau hoʻoheheʻe ʻia, hōʻoiaʻiʻo ka hoʻolālā i ka ikaika o ke kino i loko o ke kiʻi lahilahi. He noho hoʻohana maoli a he kiʻi kālai haku mele pū kēia hana, e kono ana i ka hoihoi ma o kona ʻokoʻa mālie a me kona nani.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Point Noho Haʻahaʻa i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Point Noho Haʻahaʻa he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Point Noho Haʻahaʻa i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The title poinT reflects the structure's essence: point for minimal contact, and the final T for the triangle. Composed solely of triangles, this stool pursues a refined visual tension. Three legs support each other at minimal contact points, achieving an elegant equilibrium that seems to defy gravity. The soft curves of the plywood add organic softness to the geometric form, while the intentional space between the seat and legs creates a sense of lightness.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 340mm x Depth 340mm x Height 455mm
Tags: Stool, Triangle, Point, Three, Sculpture, Plywood, Minimalism
Production Technology: This stool is crafted from molded plywood, achieving both structural strength and delicate curves. To maintain visual purity, custom made metal connectors designed specifically for this triangular shape are used at the joints. These connectors are precisely concealed within the structure, making them nearly invisible even from gaps, thus preserving the space's sense of openness. A minimal clear finish highlights the natural wood grain and the refined layers of the plywood.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was maintaining the aesthetic of floating while ensuring structural integrity. Specifically, to preserve the open gaps, the joints needed to be concealed, but this proved difficult with standard tools. To overcome this, I handcrafted custom metal connectors tailored to the unique triangular shape. Ultimately, this allowed me to overcome technical constraints and keep the original intuitive vision vividly alive within the final functional beauty.
Research: I was drawn to the beauty of the inverted triangle, pursuing a form that achieves stability with minimal contact points. Rather than relying on complex calculations, I discovered through the process of carefully engaging with the wood that natural balance emerges in the quiet moment when the angle simply settles into place. This research suggests the possibility that a designer's intuition can give form to a poetic harmony that cannot be fully explained by numerical data alone.
Inspiration: This project draws inspiration from the intrinsic beauty and structural balance inherent in triangles. By incorporating an inverted triangle into a functional stool, I aimed to achieve both a light appearance and stable practicality. The intentionally created spaces generate a quiet, airy presence without feeling heavy. These gaps allow the stool to blend naturally into its surroundings, creating a refined harmony that coexists comfortably with the space.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2025 and ended in January 2026.
Operation Flow: This stool is designed for simple, intuitive use in daily life. Its defining feature is the opening between the seat and legs. This allows your hand to slip in naturally, making it easy to carry the lightweight stool. Additionally, the angled triangular legs enable efficient stacking for storage. By combining these practical elements, it offers a convenient experience in any space while maintaining a sculptural beauty.
Image Credits: [Image #1: Yuina Nakada
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