Cube सोफा टेबल सहित by Saya Takamine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award लौह पुरस्कार in फर्नीचर डिजाइन Competition Category.
लौहफर्नीचर· 2026
Cube सोफा टेबल सहित
Client: Saya Takamine
A' Design Award लौह पुरस्कार Winner in फर्नीचर Category
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About Cube सोफा टेबल सहित
ई डिजाइन रोजमर्रा के शहरी वातावरण में देखल जाइत कंक्रीट आ हरियाली के बीच के विरोधाभास सँ प्रेरणा लैत अछि। प्राकृतिक जैविक तत्व सभ केँ एकटा ज्यामितीय डिजाइन भाषा में रूपांतरित कएल गेल अछि। एकर सतह वर्षा में भीजल कंक्रीट के अनुभूति दैत अछि जखन कि कपड़ा सभ सामग्री के खुरदुरापन आ अनियमितता केँ व्यक्त करैत अछि। शीतल धूसर रंग के आकर्षण आ एकसमान डेस्क मैट बनावट आ रंगक स्वर के संबंध पर जोर दैत अछि। मिश्रित कृत्रिम काई एकटा संयमित मुदा अनुभव करय योग्य जैविक उपस्थिति प्रस्तुत करैत अछि। स्थान आ ऊँचाई पर सावधानीपूर्वक नियंत्रण के माध्यम सँ ई रचना अपन वातावरण में दृश्य संतुलन प्राप्त करैत अछि।
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award लौह पुरस्कार
Cube सोफा टेबल सहित A' Design Award लौह पुरस्कारक विजेता अछि, जे नीक जकाँ डिजाइन कएल रचनासँ अपेक्षित व्यावसायिक आ औद्योगिक आवश्यकताकेँ पूर्ण करए बला नीक डिजाइनकेँ देल जाए बला प्रतिष्ठित मान्यता अछि। लौह विजेता अपन निर्माताक महान कौशल, उच्च विशेषज्ञता, विशेषज्ञ समझ आ सृजनात्मक क्षमता देखबैत छथि। Cube सोफा टेबल सहित सँ अपेक्षा अछि जे ओ उच्च सम्मानित, प्रशंसित आ प्रिय रचना होएत जे व्यावहारिक आ नवाचारी अछि। ई लौह पुरस्कार जीतल डिजाइन उद्योगक सर्वोत्तम अभ्यास एकीकृत करैत अछि आ ज्ञान तथा प्रतिभासँ जुड़ल सक्षम तकनीकी गुण रखैत अछि। Cube सोफा टेबल सहित अपन सूक्ष्मताक लेल सम्मानित अछि आ जीवनक गुणवत्ता सुधारि दुनियाकेँ बेहतर बनेबामे सहायक होएबाक लेल डिजाइन कएल गेल अछि।
Behind the Design
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- 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
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