Argentum Res Domesticae · 2026
Toke Pluteus Librorum Ornamentalis
- Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum 2026 in Res Domesticae
- CLIENT: Maisonord
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 26,142
- Verification code FEBEA37581 · Verify this award
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About Toke Pluteus Librorum Ornamentalis
Toke est pluteus librorum ornamentalis mensae impositus, spatiis interioribus destinatus. Sphaera e ligno tiliae polito, diametro sedecim centimetrorum, in medio operis sita est, quae et fulcimenti et libramenti munere fungitur. Sphaera gravitate movetur librosque ordinatos servat. Compages ex virga metallica singulari modo flexa laminaque metallica secta constat, ferruminatione coniuncta atque pigmento pulvereo electrostatico perpolita. Toke duodeviginti centimetra altitudine, undequinquaginta centimetra latitudine et sedecim centimetra cum dimidio profunditate metitur. Forma simplex conclavibus, cubiculis, cauponis, thermopoliis tabernisque apte convenit.
About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum
Toke Pluteus Librorum Ornamentalis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Toke Pluteus Librorum Ornamentalis opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Toke Pluteus Librorum Ornamentalis creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.
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- Unique Properties
- The wooden sphere at the center of the Toke offers an elegant aesthetic, acting as a balancer and support. The design combines the simplicity of minimalist aesthetics with the power of nature's organic forms. It is a unique decorative element for all interior spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, cafes, and shops.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions outside to outside:
Height: 18 cm, Width: 49 cm, Depth: 16.5 cm
Package dimensions outside to outside:
Height: 23 cm, Width: 53 cm, Depth: 20 cm - Tags
- Bookshelf, Ball, Table top
- Production Technology
- *Specially bent 0.8 mm thick metal rod
*Electrostatic powder paint
*Polished limewood globe with a diameter of 16 cm
*0.4 mm cnc cut metal plate - Design Challenge
- Selecting and processing the appropriate natural material, polishing it to the correct color after processing. Selecting the correct metal sheet and rod, and joining them together after bending and cutting methods.
- Research
- When designing Toke, it was crucial to select the right material for the sphere at its center. We debated extensively between beech, hornbeam, or walnut. Because exotic woods are generally expensive, we settled on linden, which was readily available locally. Its soft texture made it easy to work with and polish.
For the metal, we strived to select dimensions and thicknesses that could be easily machined on cnc and bending machines. We then engaged local craftsmanship and assembled the parts using welding.
We tried to evaluate different color options for the metal part. We chose both electrostatic paint and gold and silver plating as alternative methods. - Inspiration
- Toke's story is built on the theme of "Balance point and the flow of knowledge." Toke acts as a bridge, holding, displaying, and elegantly balancing precious information (books). The wooden sphere, the central element of the design, forms the weight and focal point of the entire system, creating an illusion of gravity by balancing the books' position. This reflects the idea that knowledge is a central force that keeps our minds and lives in balance.
- Project Duration
- The project began in istanbul, Türkiye, in January 2025. The first prototype was released in May 2025. Mass production began in July 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The sphere in Toke moves thanks to gravity and balances the books on it, ensuring they stay in order.
