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Lina Fungsi Utama: Bufet by Larissa Sanches

Lina Fungsi Utama: Bufet by Larissa Sanches is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Wesi in Desain Prabot Competition Category.


WesiPrabot· 2026

Lina Fungsi Utama: Bufet

by Larissa Sanches

Client: Larissa Sanches Design

A' Design Award Wesi Winner in Prabot Category

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The Design

About Lina Fungsi Utama: Bufet

Teks Buku: Bufet Lina kailhami saka pangeling-eling kumpulan kulawarga lan cathetan babagan omahe mbah putri. Dijenengi miturut jenenge mbah putrine sang perancang, bufet iki ngowahi piring hiasan dadi unsur kang fungsional lan simbolis liwat gagang kayu wutuh kang kapisah ing saben lawang. Awak kang bunder lan sikil kang mlengkung ngrujuk marang wangun-wangun mlengkung kang lumrah ana ing omah-omah tradisional, saengga nguwatake rasa raket lan warisan budaya. Rancangan iki nyeimbangake fungsi, simbolisme, lan rasa kangen ing sawijining perabot kang alus lan endah.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Wesi

Lina Fungsi Utama: Bufet menang A' Design Award Wesi, pangenalan sing prestisius sing diparingake marang desain sing apik sing nyukupi kabutuhan profesional lan industri sing dikarepake saka ciptaan sing dirancang kanthi apik. Pemenang Wesi nuduhake katrampilan sing gedhe, spesialisasi sing dhuwur, pangerten ahli lan kapasitas kreatif para penciptane. Lina Fungsi Utama: Bufet dikarepake dadi ciptaan sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani sing praktis lan inovatif. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Wesi iki nggabungake praktik industri sing paling apik lan nduweni ciri teknis sing kompeten sing disambung karo kawruh lan bakat. Lina Fungsi Utama: Bufet diajeni amarga ketelitiane lan dirancang kanggo nyedhiyakake paningkatan kualitas urip sing mbiyantu ndadekake donya panggonan sing luwih apik.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Lina Buffet reinterprets the decorative plate as a functional and symbolic element. Crafted in solid wood and divided into two halves forming the door handles, the plate complements the buffet's function and reinforces its connection to the dining setting, where meals are served and gatherings take place. The rounded forms and arched legs extend the grandmother's home concept, inspired by the curved and arched elements found in traditional architecture.
Dimensions & Packaging
W 1800mm x D 450mm x H 750 mm
Tags
Lina Buffet, decorative plate, affective design, gathering, family, heritage, memory, belonging, product design, furniture design, Brazilian design, Larissa Sanches
Production Technology
The structure is made of MDF coated with natural wood veneer, while the doors receive a lacquered finish. The base is produced in flat carbon steel, ensuring strength with visual lightness. The handles are machined from solid wood and feature a brass inlay that outlines the plate geometry, combining industrial processes with refined craftsmanship and high-quality finishing.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was integrating a symbolic object with strong cultural and emotional meaning into the functional structure of the buffet, ensuring it would be recognizable and part of the piece. The project required refining the decorative plate, simplifying its elements while preserving its identity, and translating architectural references from traditional houses into the structure through curves and arches without giving the piece a vintage look.
Research
This design research explores how cultural memory and symbols from everyday domestic life can inspire contemporary furniture. Drawing from familiar elements present in Brazilian homes, the study reflects on how objects can carry emotional meaning beyond their practical role. Observations of dining rituals, visual references and material exploration guided the process, revealing how subtle symbolic details in furniture can evoke memories, reinforce identity and enrich everyday living experiences.
Inspiration
Inspired by memories of family gatherings and meals at the designer's grandmother's house, the Lina Buffet was created. One of the most memorable elements of that home was the decorative wall plates, objects that carry the symbolism of abundance and family heritage. The buffet translates these references into functional furniture, aligned with a search for emotional comfort and identity. It embeds nostalgia into a piece that reconnects people with the home as a place of refuge and belonging.
Project Duration
The buffet was developed between May and June 2025, in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Operation Flow
The buffet's double doors open through two halves of a wooden plate that form the handles. Internal compartments organize tableware and items used during gatherings, while the top serves as a surface for serving and display. It connects functional daily use with emotional memory.
Image Credits
Images: Larissa Sanches Design

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