The Laidback Rooj Zaum So by Uslu Design Studio

The Laidback Rooj Zaum So by Uslu Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

ToojRooj Tog· 2026

The Laidback Rooj Zaum So

by Uslu Design Studio

Client: Uslu Design Studio

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About The Laidback Rooj Zaum So

Lub Laidback yog tus saib xyuas nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb Disco House. Tsis txhob poob rau hauv kiag, ib txwm nyob deb me ntsis, nws tsis raws li cov cua thiab huab cua tab sis nws maj mam txiav txim rau nws. Muab txiav txim los ntawm Nobilis txim txwj txaij thiab cov ntsiab lus stainless steel, nws vau rau hauv qhov kev nyob so tab sis tseem tuav tau ib qho kev tso siab. Es tsis txhob hais txog kev ua haujlwm, nws qhia txog ib lub siab. Tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm kev ywj pheej ua neej hmo ntuj nyob rau xyoo 1970 lig thiab thaum ntxov 1980, nws ntes tau ib lub sijhawm uas suab paj nruag, suab nrov thiab qhov chaw sib tshwm ua ke. Nws zaum rau tom qab, txhim kho qhov chaw los ntawm kev tswj thiab kev nyiam nyiam.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

The Laidback Rooj Zaum So yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. The Laidback Rooj Zaum So xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. The Laidback Rooj Zaum So ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Laidback is a lounge chair defined by its low, enveloping form and relaxed seating posture. Designed for extended comfort, it is paired with a matching ottoman and a dedicated side table positioned for effortless use. The seating ergonomics support a naturally reclined position without physical strain. High gloss lacquer, velvet and stainless steel create a refined contrast, offering a contemporary interpretation of comfort and spatial presence.
Dimensions & Packaging: Lounge chair with ottoman. The structure combines cnc-machined base elements, a 5-axis cnc-fabricated supporting leg and a molded flexible plywood backrest. Upholstery is in high-density foam and velvet fabric. Surface finishes include high-gloss lacquer, stainless steel details and fused glass elements. Approximate dimensions: chair 1000 w x 800 d x 700 h mm, ottoman 700 w x 520 d x 420 h mm
Tags: Lounge Chair, Ergonomic Lounge Chair, Luxury Furniture, Statement Furniture, Collectible Furniture, Mid Century Furniture, Disco House, Uslu's Disco House, Uslu Design Studio, Uslu Architects
Production Technology: The Laidback is produced through a hybrid process combining cnc fabrication and handcraft. The base is cnc-cut, while the side table leg is shaped with 5-axis cnc in alignment with the digital model. The backrest is formed using molded flexible plywood. The side table features fused glass with a color finish. cnc precision and molding techniques ensure consistency and efficiency in production. Velvet upholstery, high-gloss lacquer and stainless steel details position the piece within a premium segment, while material variations allow for adaptable cost strategies.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was twofold. Conceptually, it involved translating abstract ideas such as rhythm, atmosphere and character into a coherent seating form, balancing expressive geometry with ergonomic comfort and structural integrity. Interpreting and reconstructing a cultural atmosphere that was not directly experienced, as a designer from a different generation, required an additional layer of research, imagination and reinterpretation.

From a production perspective, the project faced significant constraints due to limited initial production volume, making it difficult to engage manufacturers. As an independently developed project for SaloneSatellite and Alcova, it required self managed resources and fabrication. The complex curved geometries necessitated mold based solutions, increasing initial costs. Additionally, producing in Turkey under high taxation and import constraints led to elevated material costs, requiring direct sourcing of certain materials from Europe.
Research: This project is based on a conceptual and experiential design research exploring the relationship between music, space and human behavior. Developed as part of the Disco House collection, it proposes a scenario for living where each object embodies a distinct character. The research builds on two core ideas: the invisible relationship between music and architecture, translated into spatial form, and the liberated, glamorous nightlife culture of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Through observational analysis and prototyping, the design investigates how atmosphere can be transformed into form, ergonomics and material expression.
Inspiration: The inspiration for The Laidback comes from two references. Its formal language is shaped by the relationship between music and architecture, translated into soft, continuous geometries that express rhythm and flow in space. Its visual identity draws from the glamorous nightlife of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Rather than nostalgia, it reinterprets that era through a contemporary lens, reflecting a more restrained and introspective presence within social space.
Project Duration: The project started in Istanbul in August 2025 and was completed in March 2026. It is presented as part of the Disco House collection during Milan Design Week 2026, with its official debut at Alcova Milano 2026 and SaloneSatellite 2026.
Operation Flow: The Laidback is designed for effortless use. Its low seating position naturally guides the body into a relaxed posture, supported by the ottoman. The side table is positioned within easy reach, allowing the user to place and access objects without interruption. The overall experience encourages stillness, comfort and a more passive interaction with the surrounding space.
Team Members: Alp Usluduran
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Yesim Ozugeldi, The Laidback, 2026
Image #2: Photographer Yesim Ozugeldi, The Laidback, 2026
Image #3: Photographer Yesim Ozugeldi, The Laidback, 2026
Image #4: Photographer Yesim Ozugeldi, The Laidback, 2026
Image #5: Photographer Yesim Ozugeldi, Fashion Styling Merve Kusmenoglu,The Laidback, 2026