Wavy Birao by Agne Balke is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Varahina in Famolavolana Fanaka Competition Category.

VarahinaFanaka· 2022

Wavy Birao

by Agne Balke

Client: KiTAIP

A' Design Award Varahina Winner in Fanaka Category

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The Design

About Wavy Birao

Ny endrika dia avy amin'ny singa voajanahary. Ny birao fanoratana dia noforonina tamin'ny alàlan'ny lohahevitry ny rano, mba hamindra ny fahatsapana voajanahary ho ao an-trano. Ny tampon'ny birao dia miteraka vokatry ny ripple izay ateraky ny rano mitete. Manatanteraka asa iray ny sisin'ny birao fanoratana. Tsy avelany hianjera amin'ny tany ny fitaovana fanoratana. Izy io koa dia toy ny fitaovana fisaintsainana rehefa mieritreritra na miala sasatra, satria misy ny fahafahana manodina marbra kely amin'ny tsipika. Ny birao dia vita amin'ny fitaovana tsy porous, noho izany dia manokatra fahafahana bebe kokoa sy fahafahana bebe kokoa. Noho izany, ny mpampiasa dia afaka miasa amin'ny solosaina finday na loko amin'ny watercolor.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Varahina

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ny famolavolana Wavy Birao, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana miavaka izay mampiavaka ny fahaiza-mamorona, ny fahazotoana ary ny fahamaotinan-tsaina. Ny mpandresy Varahina dia zavatra vita tanana mahay dia mahay ary mamorona mivantana izay manamafy ny traikefa be dia be, ny sarintsaina ary ny fahaizan-kafoy an'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho zavatra ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana, mahay amin'ny asa sady vaovao ny famolavolana Wavy Birao. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ity dia mitahiry ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia, ary tsara indrindra amin'ny fitandremana ny antsipirihany. Ny famolavolana Wavy Birao dia mahafa-po ny filana tsara, mikasika ny faniriana, mahasarika ny fihetseham-po ary misarika ny fahalianana.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Design was inspired by nature elements. The top of the desk creates an effect of ripples which are made by water drop. Writing desk edge performs a function that does not let to fall writing supplies down on the ground. Or it is as meditation tool while thinking or relaxing, because there is a possibility to roll small glass beads along the lines.
Writing desk was created using water theme, to move some feeling of nature to home.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1100 mm x Depth 600 mm x Heigh 790
Tags: writing desk, table, desk, water drop, home office, multi-functional desk, ripple desk, corian furniture, corian table, artificial stone, nature elements furniture, corian desk, meditation desk
Production Technology: The desk was made combining traditional techniques and machinery. The main form is made from Corian, non porous artificial stone. It is very useful material to create curved, rounded and solid forms. The drawer of the writing desk is made from oak veneer.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was all the process. Creating a solid harmonious form, finding the balance between the function and making it special with nature elements.
Research: During the lockdown home offices became very important place. The main idea was to create a comfortable place to feel some nature at home. Also it is possible to incorporate Wavy desk into nature. Because of its material, it is not afraid of water. So it is possible to work sitting in the garden too.
Inspiration: The design of the writing desk was inspired by nature. More and more people appreciate peace and harmony in their lives and the best place to charge energy for people is nature because we all came from there. The writing desk was created using water theme, to move some feeling of nature to home. The main inspiration was water drop. Top of the desk creates an effect of waves which are made by dripping water.
Project Duration: Project location is Vilnius, Lithuania.
Operation Flow: While designing Wavy desk the idea was to create solid and sustainable furniture. It is made from non-porous material, so it opens up more possibilities and much more freedom. User can work with laptop or paint with watercolor. Desk is sustainable, durable, not afraid of water and is easily renewable. The main accent is waves, surrounding desk's edge. It also has function – it does not let to fall writing suplies down on the ground. It also works as meditation or relaxing tool when user rolls small glass beads along the lines. And last, but not least there is a comfortable drawer in the front it too for laptop or writing suplies.
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Image Credits: Agnė Balkė