Incline Ọdụ Ọnọdụ Modular by Alena Bulataya

Incline Ọdụ Ọnọdụ Modular by Alena Bulataya is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha in Nhazi Ngwá Ụlọ Competition Category.

ỌlaọchaNgwá Ụlọ· 2026

Incline Ọdụ Ọnọdụ Modular

by Alena Bulataya

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

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The Design

About Incline Ọdụ Ọnọdụ Modular

Nchịkọta Incline Soft na-ejikọta nghọta ihe owuwu na ntụsara ahụ na-adọ mmadụ. Nke a kọwara site na ala ọ hịrị nʼala na jiometrị dị jụụ, usoro a na-enye sofa, chaise, na modul mgbakwụnye nke enwere ike ịhazigharị maka ebe obibi ma ọ bụ ebe ọbịa. Nghọta modular ya na-enye ohere nhazi mkpakọ ma ọ bụ nke sara mbara, ebe nkà a nʼeteta na-eme ka o kwụsie ike. Akụkụ dị nro na-eguzozi nkọwa nke owuwu, na-emepụta nkọwa imewe na-adịghị agwụ agwụ nke sitere na mbara ọzara nke Dubai, ebe e buru ụzọ chepụta nchịkọta a.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha

Incline Ọdụ Ọnọdụ Modular meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị dị n'ọkwa kachasị elu, mara mma ma na-eju anya. Ndị meriri na Ọlaọcha bụ ọrụ na-egbu maramara nke ukwuu ma dị oke nzụlite nke na-egosi ọmarịcha ihe ọmụma, talent na nghọta nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Incline Ọdụ Ọnọdụ Modular ga-abụ ọrụ dị ịtụnanya, ihe nlereanya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị omimi n'ihe ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Ọlaọcha bụ ihe e mepụtara dị oke ịrịba ama, nke a na-eto nke na-erite uru ma na-ebuga oke nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ n'ihu. Incline Ọdụ Ọnọdụ Modular bụ ihe e kere eke ọtụtụ ndị na-ekwo ekworo ya nke na-akpali ọchịchọ, na-eweta mmetụta ọma ma na-akpali ịtụnanya.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Users compose seating layouts by joining modules with concealed quick-lock connectors; no tools are required. Pieces can be reconfigured in minutes—from a compact sofa to a lounge island or chaise-led arrangement. Removable covers simplify cleaning and replacement. Standard floor glides protect surfaces and allow easy moves.
Dimensions & Packaging: Seat modules: 530, 630, 730, 830, 1260, 1590, 1980 mm wide; depth 830 mm; height 420 mm + 35 mm base. Back modules: 950–1600 mm wide; height 700 mm; incline 6–8 deg. Compositions: 2-seat 2206 mm, 3-seat 3085 mm, chaise 1980 mm, corner 2726 mm. Fire-safe foams and fabrics available. Modules ship flat in recyclable cartons.
Tags: modular seating, sofa design, lounge chair, chaise, furniture design, interior design, hospitality furniture, residential furniture, contemporary furniture, sustainable design
Production Technology: Frames are built from kiln-dried hardwood and engineered plywood with internal steel brackets for rigidity. High-resilience polyurethane foam forms the ergonomic profile. Upholstery options include performance fabrics, wool blends, and leather; covers are zippered and replaceable. Powder-coated metal bases and connectors ensure durability. Packaging is flat and recyclable to reduce transport volume.
Design Challenge: The hardest challenge was creating a slim, elegant profile while ensuring strength and precision joints. Foam or wood frames looked bulky or weak. The solution was an internal steel frame and CNC-cut templates for accuracy. This achieved smooth continuous curves, gap-free connections, and long-term durability.
Research: Research focused on modular ergonomics, upholstery durability, and sustainable use. We tested seat-back angles, studied reconfiguration in homes and hotels, and evaluated removable cover systems. Results showed a 6–8 deg incline gives optimal comfort, while replaceable parts extend lifespan and reduce waste.
Inspiration: Incline was inspired by architectural geometry and inclined planes, creating a balance of clarity and comfort. The collection was conceived in Dubai, where the desert dunes inspired the soft gradients and warm tones of its palette. The design brings structural precision and timeless calm to both residential and hospitality spaces.
Project Duration: Concept in 2023; design development and prototyping in 2024–2025. Work designed in Dubai, UAE and manufactured in Minsk, Belarus.
Operation Flow: The modules connect with hidden quick-lock brackets, allowing users to reconfigure layouts without tools. A sofa can transform into a lounge island, a chaise, or individual chairs within minutes. Removable covers make cleaning and replacement simple. The design improves daily use by combining flexibility, comfort, and long-term durability in one system.
Image Credits: Design: Alena Bulataya – Designer
3D Visualization: Alena Bulataya Design Buro
Manufacturer: VINCENTE Furniture
Video: Alena Bulataya Design Buro
Photos: VINCENTE Furniture