Koura Taputapu · 2024
Tau Murano Tēpu Kawhe
by Tulczinsky
- A' Design Award Koura 2024 in Taputapu
- CLIENT: Reflex SPA
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 515,430
- Verification code F55D4D97BE · Verify this award
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About Tau Murano Tēpu Kawhe
Ko Tau Murano he tēpu kawhe iti i hangaia mai i ngā wāhanga karaihe pupuhi e rua, ka honoa e tētahi whītiki whakarewa angiangi. Nā te hoahoa tae-rua i whai āhua ngāwari ai te tēpu, me te āhua tīaho hoki. Ka pupuhia te karaihe houra-kotakota ki runga i tētahi tauira e whai ana i te tikanga tawhito o Murano, kātahi ka tapahia, ka orohia e ngā tohunga hanga karaihe. Ko te wero matua ko te hanga i tētahi hanganga e tū pūmau ana, e pono ana hoki, me te pupuri tonu i te māmā o te karaihe pakarukaru. Ka taea a Tau Murano te whakamahi hei tēpu kawhe, hei tēpu taha moenga, hei taonga whakapaipai rānei i roto i tētahi rūma noa.
About the A' Design Award Koura
Ko Tau Murano Tēpu Kawhe te toa o te A' Design Award Koura, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke tuatahi, whakamīharo me te hiranga. Ko ngā toa Koura he mahi tino auaha, he tirohanga mamao, he kanapa ahi, e whakaatu ana i te pūmanawa, te mātauranga me te tohungatanga o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Tau Murano Tēpu Kawhe he hanganga tūnga e whakatū ana i ngā ia, he whakanuia rawa, e kawe mai ana i te uara kāore anō kia kitea. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Koura he kaupapa whakamīharo, whakahonoretia e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaara a Tau Murano Tēpu Kawhe i te hiahia nui, ka whakaoho i te kaingākau, ka whakatenatena i te auaha, ā, ka whakamīharo i a tātou.
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- Unique Properties
- This coffee table features two blown glass elements joined by a delicate metal frame. This creates a two-tone design with a soft shape and luminous feel. Named Tau Murano, it has a distinctive design that is as elegant as it is unique. The table is handcrafted using traditional Venetian glassblowing techniques passed down for generations. Tau Murano adds beauty and wonder to any environment through its one-of-a-kind craftsmanship.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 48 x 48 x 35 h
48 x 48 x 47 h - Tags
- glass, blown glass, handcrafted, coffee table, small table, side table, two-tone
- Production Technology
- The soda-lime glass is blown on a mold after collecting the glass mass in a melting furnace as per ancient Murano tradition. The glass is then cut and ground, and the base and top are joined by a thin metal band.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge was designing a structure that was sturdy and reliable enough to contrast a fragile material such as blown glass, yet still retain the characteristic lightness and brightness of the material.
- Research
- Reflex has always worked with blown glass and has developed over the years a certain competence.
However, as it is a very complex material and requires artisanal workmanship, many factors must be considered when designing.
It was crucial to rely on a team of master glassmakers who worked on the project from the beginning and created numerous prototypes before settling on the final model. - Inspiration
- Tau Murano was born from the long collaboration between Reflex and the masters who preserve the ancient traditions of Venetian glass art. It combines a coffee table and a decorative object, creating an elegant and nostalgic vibe that can be used to beautify any environment, without being restricted to a specific area of the house.
- Project Duration
- The project was presented at the Salone del Mobile 2023
- Operation Flow
- Tau Murano can serve various functions in the home. It works well as a coffee table, bringing color to living areas. Tau Murano also makes a pleasant reading nook. Bedside tables are another option. For a focal point place one in the center of a room to encourage conversation.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Domenico Zuin Studio Visus, 2023. Edited by Oscar Vecchiato Studio Visus, 2023.
Image #2 : Photographer Marco Zorzanello, 2023.
Image #3 : Photographer Marco Zorzanello, 2023.
Image #4 :Photographer Marco Zorzanello, 2023.
Image #5 :Photographer Marco Zorzanello, 2023.
