Orb Kāpata Taha by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Taputapu Competition Category.
ParahiTaputapu· 2025
Orb Kāpata Taha
by Yilmaz Dogan
Client: QZENS Furniture
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Taputapu Category
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About Orb Kāpata Taha
Ko te kāpata taha Orb e whakakotahi ana i te ātaahua o te Art Deco me ngā awe hanga Byzantine, e tiki whakaaroaro ana i te Hippodrome Rōmana Tawhito i Istanbul. Ko tōna āhua hangarite, ōna piko āhuahau, me ngā tatau taha porowhita e whakanui ana i te wāhi, ā, e pupuri tonu ana i tētahi ātaahua parakore. I hangaia mai i te rākau pokipoki-ā-ringa me ngā mutunga raka, ngā roto whāriki rākau, me ngā mata tapahi tika, ka whakakotahi te Orb i tētahi pūnaha tuaka ake mō te mahi ngāwari. Ka whakanui ngā tohu koura i tōna ātaahuatanga rangatira, e whakatinana ana i te awe hītori i roto i te hoahoa o nāianei.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Orb Kāpata Taha te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Orb Kāpata Taha he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Orb Kāpata Taha i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Orb is a design that merges the timeless aesthetics of Art Deco with inspiration drawn from Byzantine architecture. With its symmetrical form, aerodynamic curves, and meticulous craftsmanship, it brings a sense of timeless elegance to modern interiors. Featuring a spacious interior, custom shelves for bottles of different heights, and uniquely designed circular side doors that open without occupying extra space, Orb offers both functionality and aesthetics.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width: 222 cm, Height: 74 cm, Depth: 50 cm. It offers a spacious storage area with four doors. The circular side doors open with a unique mechanism that prevents space loss. The interior shelves are designed to accommodate bottles of different heights and various accessories.
- Tags
- Orb, Art Deco, Byzantine, Hippodrome, Luxury, Wood, Metal, Copper, Timeless, Elegance
- Production Technology
- Orb is crafted with high-quality lacquer finishes and custom metal details. Its body is made of of hand-crafted shaped wood and the interior has wood veneered, rail shelf units. Precision-cut surfaces achieved through cnc technology provide a smooth and sophisticated appearance. The circular door mechanism, supported by a unique hinge system, enhances functionality. Gold accents elevate the luxurious feel of the design.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest design challenge of Orb was integrating the circular side door mechanism without compromising functionality. This was resolved through a custom hinge system and interior cladding solutions. A dynamic opening mechanism was developed while preserving the design’s seamless form, achieving both aesthetics and practicality.
- Research
- The design process of Orb began with an in-depth study of the structural elements of the Ancient Roman Hippodrome and Byzantine architecture. By analyzing circular and linear forms, a balance was created to adapt these influences into contemporary furniture design. The selected materials harmonize historical inspiration with modern functionality.
- Inspiration
- Orb is inspired by the Ancient Roman Hippodrome. Built in the 3rd century AD on the site of present day Istanbul, this architectural marvel was a major gathering place for society, hosting chariot races and major events. The large-scale circular and linear elements of the Hippodrome influenced Orb’s design language. Its balanced form reflects a historic heritage within contemporary interiors.
- Project Duration
- Designed in Istanbul, where it was inspired, and manufactured in Ankara, the Orb sideboard was completed in 2023.
- Operation Flow
- Orb provides a unique opening experience with its specially designed hinge system. The side doors open seamlessly with a gentle push, revealing an interior elegantly finished in Bosphorus Deep blue tone. The adjustable shelf system ensures both functionality and flexibility, offering a refined and practical storage solution.
- Image Credits
- A. Murat ARIK
Erinç ULUSOY
Giray AYDOS
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