Lina Bufete by Larissa Sanches is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Dzelzs balva A' Design Award in Mēbeļu dizains Competition Category.
DzelzsMēbeles· 2026
Lina Bufete
Client: Larissa Sanches Design
Dzelzs balva A' Design Award Winner in Mēbeles Category
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About Lina Bufete
Bufete "Lina" tika iedvesmota no atmiņām par ģimenes sanākšanām un atsaucēm uz vecmāmiņas mājām. Nosaukta dizainera vecmāmiņas vārdā, tā pārvērš dekoratīvo šķīvi funkcionālā un simboliskā elementā, izmantojot masīvkoka rokturus, kas sadalīti pāri durvīm. Tās noapaļotais korpuss un izliektās kājas atsaucas uz izliektām formām, kas bieži sastopamas tradicionālajās mājās, pastiprinot pazīstamības un mantojuma sajūtu. Dizains līdzsvaro funkcionalitāti, simbolismu un nostaļģiju izsmalcinātā mēbeļu gabalā.
The Recognition
About the Dzelzs balva A' Design Award
Lina Bufete ir Dzelzs balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir labiem dizainiem, kas atbilst profesionālajām un rūpnieciskajām prasībām, kādas sagaidāmas no labi izstrādātiem darbiem. Dzelzs ieguvēji parāda to radītāju lielo prasmi, augsto specializāciju, ekspertu izpratni un radošo spēju. Sagaidāms, ka Lina Bufete būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts darbs, praktisks un inovatīvs. Šis ar Dzelzs balvu apbalvotais dizains integrē nozares labāko praksi un tam ir kompetentas tehniskās īpašības, kas saistītas ar zinātību un talantu. Lina Bufete tiek cienīts par rūpību un ir izstrādāts, lai uzlabotu dzīves kvalitāti un palīdzētu padarīt pasauli labāku.
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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