Cube Sofa Nwere Tebụl by Saya Takamine 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

Cube Sofa Nwere Tebụl

by Saya Takamine

Client: Saya Takamine

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

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The Design

About Cube Sofa Nwere Tebụl

Ihe a na-esite ike mmụọ ya na ọdịiche dị n'etiti kọnkrit na ahịhịa ndụ ndị a na-ahụ n'ebe obibi obodo mepere emepe kwa ụbọchị. A tụgharịrị ihe ndị sitere n'okike ka ha bụrụ asụsụ nhazi jiometrị. Elu ya na-echetara mmadụ kọnkrit mmiri ozuzo dere ede, ebe akwa ndị e ji mee ya na-egosipụta isi ike na enweghị nhazi nke ihe e ji mee ya. Agba isi awọ dị jụụ na akwa tebụl dị otu ụdị na-emesi ike njikọ dị n'etiti ọdịdị elu na agba. Ahịhịa moss adịgboroja a gwakọtara na-ewebata ọnụnọ okike dị nwayọọ ma na-apụta ìhè. Site n'ilekọta nke ọma ohere ọ na-ewe na ogo ịdị elu ya, ihe a na-enweta nguzozi anya n'ime gburugburu ebe ọ nọ.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

Cube Sofa Nwere Tebụl 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 Cube Sofa Nwere Tebụl 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 Cube Sofa Nwere Tebụl 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

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Cube is a modular furniture piece that integrates seating and surface functions within a unified, sculptural form.
The texture of concrete is expressed through a curated combination of different fabrics which is achieving a solid appearance with tactile softness.
Inspired by Karesansui, faux moss representing plants is arranged in a natural and restrained yet noticeable balance. The three blocks have different aspect ratios, translating the accidental beauty found in natural concrete cracks into geometric design. The inverted trapezoidal form provides a wide, comfortable seat while minimizing floor contact, allowing the piece to harmonize with the surrounding space.
Dimensions & Packaging: Depth 600 mm x Width 650 mm x Seat Height 370 mm
Tags: Sofa, Table, Concrete, Greenery, Plants, Moss, Contrast, Artificial, Urban Landscape
Production Technology: The internal structure is primarily made of plywood, achieving a lightweight form while maintaining the appearance of concrete. The two sofa cubes incorporate cushioning materials and soft, tactile fabrics, creating seating surfaces that visually resemble concrete yet remain comfortable and inviting.
Design Challenge: Determining the taper angle of the base and achieving a realistic visual balance were major challenges. Even a one degree difference in the taper significantly affected the overall impression and proportions, requiring the examination of numerous 3D models. In pursuit of realism, extensive experimentation was conducted to identify the optimal fabric combinations and paint color adjustments to express the texture of concrete.
Research: In the process of translating the concept into a product, existing furniture was researched and evaluated based on real world usability. This informed a balance between visual appeal and functional comfort. From the structural framework to the upholstery, the piece was repeatedly examined and refined from a makers perspective, leading to continuous improvements throughout the production process.
Inspiration: This project draws inspiration from the contrast between the inorganic, artificial concrete that fills urban environments and the greenery that sprouts powerfully from its crevices. It aims to transform the relationship between artificial outdoor elements and the modest yet vigorous vitality of the plants thriving within them into an indoor object at a scale suitable for everyday living spaces.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2025 and finished September 2025 in Okinawa, Japan
Operation Flow: Of the three cubes, two function as cushioned sofas and one as a wooden table. The table can hold drinks or books, encouraging communication with others, while also allowing a single user to relax comfortably with ample space. While the concept is fully expressed when all three cubes are combined, each cube can also be used independently, allowing flexible arrangements depending on the occasion and environment.
Image Credits: Image #1-5: Saya Takamine, Hiroto Nakamura