Virella Ọrụ Mbụ: Ngwa ụlọ by Ghazaleh Abbasian

Virella Ọrụ Mbụ: Ngwa ụlọ by Ghazaleh Abbasian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ngwá Ụlọ Competition Category.

IgweNgwá Ụlọ· 2026

Virella Ọrụ Mbụ: Ngwa ụlọ

by Ghazaleh Abbasian

Client: Ghazal

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Ngwá Ụlọ Category

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The Design

About Virella Ọrụ Mbụ: Ngwa ụlọ

Ihe Odide Akwụkwọ: Akara a sitere n'echiche nke ụdị okike na-emekọrịta ọnụ na gburugburu obodo mepere emepe, ọ na-egosipụta usoro osisi gbagọrọ agbagọ nke na-egosipụta mmegharị na mgbanwe. Ọ na-ejikọta ahịhịa ndụ, oche ọdụ, na ọkụ dị nro iji mepụta mmekọrịta kwekọrọ n'etiti ịma mma, ịrụ ọrụ, na nkwado na-adịgide adịgide. Usoro ahụ bụ nke modular ma e mere ya nke ọma maka ergonomic, na-akwado ntụsara ahụ na mmekọrịta mmadụ na ibe ya. Ihe ndị metụtara ya gụnyere osisi na-adịgide adịgide, nkwado ígwè, na ọkụ LED gbakọtara nke na-enye gburugburu mmụọ, na-enye aka na mgbanwe ya na ọnụnọ ya n'ime ọtụtụ ọnọdụ obodo mepere emepe.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Virella Ọrụ Mbụ: Ngwa ụlọ meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na Virella Ọrụ Mbụ: Ngwa ụlọ ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ Virella Ọrụ Mbụ: Ngwa ụlọ maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This design stands out through its sculptural wooden form that seamlessly integrates seating, greenery, and lighting. The twisted geometry enhances ergonomic comfort while maintaining visual dynamism. Its modular structure allows flexible placement in various urban contexts, promoting both social interaction and ecological awareness.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height = 30 cm, Diameter = 30 cm
Tags: Furniture, Sustainable, Bench, Public space.
Production Technology: The product is composed of wooden planks in varying lengths, a linear LED light, and metal supports that ensure the bench remains level.
Design Challenge: The main challenge is creating a piece that can be used for seating in public spaces while being both environmentally friendly and made from natural materials . At the same time, it must respect personal boundaries, bringing people together in a way that allows them to feel comfortable and at ease.
Research: This qualitative research explores how urban furniture design shapes user behavior and social interaction. Using observations, interviews, and ergonomic analysis, it found that thoughtful design guides behavior, respects boundaries, and fosters social harmony. The study highlights integrating ergonomics, psychology, and aesthetics to create inclusive, user-centered urban spaces.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the continuity of natural forms and their interaction with the urban environment. The gradual twist of the wooden structure evokes a sense of movement, flexibility, and transformation. Integrating greenery within the form symbolized the return of natural life to urban spaces, where contemporary design, functionality, and environmental sustainability find a balanced harmony.
Project Duration: Two months - Melbourne, Australia
Operation Flow: The overall design of this product is composed of wooden planks arranged side by side, forming a twisted parametric shape. In the upper surface and central section of the bench, some of these planks are removed to create space for planting flowers and greenery. A linear LED light is integrated beneath the bench, following its curved form to illuminate the surrounding area in harmony with the design.
Team Members: Ghazaleh Abbasian