Flore Glaskollektioun by Jun Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award an Bronze in Schéi Kënschten a Konschtinstallatioun Design Competition Category.

BronzeSchéi Konscht· 2025

Flore Glaskollektioun

by Jun Wang

Client: Chizhou Vocational and Technical College

A' Design Award an Bronze Winner in Schéi Konscht Category

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The Design

About Flore Glaskollektioun

Flore ass eng Miwwelkollektioun aus rosa Glas mat engem Faarfverlaf, déi aus engem Eenzelsëtz-Sofa an engem Beistelldësch besteet. Déi rondlech, fléissend Formen sinn vun enger bléiender Blumm inspiréiert. Dat transparent Material an d'glänzend Finish mat glaten Kanten gi de Stécker en liicht Erscheinungsbild. All Stéck gëtt vun Handwierker duerch fräihändegt Glasblosen a mat Forme geformt. De Faarfverlaf gëtt duerch e Schichtprozess erreecht, deen en kontinuéierlechen Iwwergang vun der Toun erschaaft. Eng ënnerstëtzend Struktur ass integréiert, fir Festegkeet ze bidden. Den Beistelldësch funktionéiert souwuel als Fläch wéi och als dekoratiivt Objet.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Bronze

Flore Glaskollektioun ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Bronze, enger héich prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un erausragend Designe vergi gëtt, déi sech duerch Kreativitéit, Erfindungsgab a Schlauheet ausgezeechnen. Bronze-Gewënner si voll Fäegkeet a opfälleg kreativ Wierker, déi déi grouss Erfahrung, d'Fantasie an d'Ressourceréichtum vun hire Designer bestätegen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Flore Glaskollektioun e héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Géigestand ass, bemierkenswäert professionell an innovativ. Dëst mam Bronze ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie an zeechent sech duerch Opmierksamkeet fir Detailer aus. Flore Glaskollektioun erfëllt Bedierfnesser exzellent, beréiert Wënsch, bezauberet Gefiller an erweckt Neigierecht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Flore collection features a single-seat sofa and side table, both designed with soft, flowing curves and transparent glass to create a sense of lightness. The sofa's rounded shape embraces the user like a blooming flower, offering a comforting, dreamlike retreat. The side table, with its gentle contours, serves as both a functional surface and a striking decorative object.
Dimensions & Packaging: Single Seat Sofa Dimensions: 58 x 58 x 40 h
Side Table Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 50 h
Material: Gradient pink glass
Finish: Glossy, smooth edges
Tags: glass, gradient pink, floral inspiration, organic shape, handcrafted, ethereal, modern, luminous
Production Technology: Each Flore piece is crafted using advanced glass-blowing techniques by skilled artisans. The glass is carefully heated to a malleable state and then shaped using both free-hand blowing and mold techniques to achieve its fluid, organic form. The gradient effect is achieved through a precise layering process, ensuring a seamless transition of color. The supporting structure is subtly integrated, providing strength without compromising the purity and lightness of the design. Every piece is a testament to the mastery of glass craftsmanship, blending modern artistry with traditional techniques.
Design Challenge: The development of Flore overcame several challenges, including creating a seamless gradient color effect in glass, balancing aesthetic lightness with structural stability, and ensuring transparency while maintaining durability. The team innovated with traditional Venetian glass-blowing techniques, developing new methods to reinforce the glass without compromising its delicate appearance. Collaboration with master artisans and advanced technology helped merge craftsmanship with modern design, achieving a stunning yet functional piece.
Research: The creation of Flore involved extensive research into glass manipulation, balancing both the fragility and strength required for the design. The biggest challenge was achieving the perfect gradient effect while ensuring durability. The design team worked closely with master artisans, experimenting with various techniques and prototypes to perfect the color transition and structure. The result is a collection that redefines glass as both a material and a medium of organic expression, offering a fresh perspective on modern furniture design.
Inspiration: Flore is a dreamlike celebration of light and petals, capturing the delicate and graceful beauty of a flower in full bloom. Inspired by the soft glow of morning light on translucent petals, the glass material gives it a crystalline, ethereal quality, while the gradient pink tones mimic the natural unfolding of petals. The rounded, smooth forms evoke organic beauty, with each piece radiating a tranquil, poetic atmosphere that transforms any space into a serene haven.
Project Duration: The Flore project began in January 2023 in Venice, Italy, and was completed in June 2024.
Operation Flow: Flore blends art and functionality seamlessly, offering versatility for different spaces. The single-seat sofa provides a perfect retreat, whether placed by a window for natural light reflections or in a cozy corner for a meditative break. The side table works as both a practical surface and a statement piece, enhancing the ambiance of any room with its soft glow. When placed together, the pieces create a harmonious composition, like a flower in full bloom, bringing tranquility and a touch of nature to any environment.
Team Members: Shuxia Qiu
Jun Wang
Ziyi Liu
Guofeng Hu
Zhenghua Hu