Trustlucent Tēpu Kai by Sadra Boushehri Design Studio

Trustlucent Tēpu Kai by Sadra Boushehri Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Koura in Hoahoa Taputapu Kīhini, Pūrere me ngā Whakaritenga Competition Category.

KouraTaputapu Kīhini· 2025

Trustlucent Tēpu Kai

by Sadra Boushehri Design Studio

Client: Sadra Boushehri Design Studio

A' Design Award Koura Winner in Taputapu Kīhini Category

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The Design

About Trustlucent Tēpu Kai

He tēpu kai a Trustlucent i hoahoatia kia piri ki tētahi moutere kīhini, ki tētahi pakitara rānei. He tapa rākau pīti angiangi kua whakakahangia tō te papa o runga, me tētahi kiri wēnia ōka 2mm e ātete ana i te haukū me te raku. Ko te tūāpapa karaihe whakamārō 16mm, he āhua koeko hurihuri, e tautoko ana i te papa o runga, ā, ka tukua te māramatanga kia puta i raro. Ko ngā hononga huna me tētahi kōtaha konumohe āhua-U kua whakamaua ki te papa, e pupuri ana i te karaihe kia mau tonu kāore he pēhanga. Ka whakamahia te tēpu mō te kai, te ako me te huihui, me te pupuri tonu i te tirohanga puta atu i te matapihi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Koura

Ko Trustlucent Tēpu Kai 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 Trustlucent Tēpu Kai 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 Trustlucent Tēpu Kai i te hiahia nui, ka whakaoho i te kaingākau, ka whakatenatena i te auaha, ā, ka whakamīharo i a tātou.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Thin, reinforced beech wood edges ensure durability. The 2mm oak veneer surface resists moisture and scratches. A 16mm tempered glass base provides stability while allowing light to pass through. Hidden connections enhance the floating effect, and the inverted pyramid form adds both structural strength and visual intrigue. this element could be attached to any kitchen island or wall for study, gathering or dining.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 1400L x 700W x 750H mm
Weight: 60 kg
Dimensions could be Variable upon request.
Tags: natural oak wood, thin table, floating table, transparent, stable, floating upside-down pyramid, Egyptian inspiration
Production Technology: A special system connects glass and wood without creating stress. The pyramid-shaped base reinforces this bond. The 16mm tempered glass offers durability, while a U-shaped aluminum profile secures it to the floor, preventing movement and absorbing potential forces. This combination ensures long-term stability and structural integrity.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was securing the glass without stress. By reinforcing the cross-section and placing the glass between two wooden layers, we prevented lateral or vertical pressure. Achieving a uniform tabletop surface required precise color selection. Finally, stabilizing the glass was solved with a strong aluminum floor connection.
Research: Due to the glass base, structural analysis was conducted with three engineers to assess stress, shear forces, and glass resistance. They emphasized eliminating all tension, calling the risk glass suicide. The strictest safety measures were applied. Various woods were studied to refine the thin edges, and beech wood was chosen for its strength and elegance, ensuring both durability and aesthetic precision.
Inspiration: The journey began with a client’s request not to cover the window with furniture. Even though Trustlucent is furniture, its design is inspired by trustable, Lucent, and in one word, safe friends, those who support without seeking attention. Strong and reliable yet invisible, they improve life without disruption. The design follows the same philosophy: minimalist, stable, and always ready. Light flows beneath, and its floating presence blends seamlessly, balancing function and elegance.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 in Tehran and finished in October 2023 in Tehran.
Operation Flow: The table occupies minimal space while maintaining strength. Light moves freely beneath it, creating an airy feel. The soft oak veneer is warm to the touch, while the nearly invisible base enhances the floating illusion. Observing from a distance, the inverted pyramid structure emerges, surprising and engaging the viewer.
Team Members: Sadra Boushehri "Creative director"
Najmeh Yavari "Designer"
Mahsa Zarei "Designer"
Tahmineh Saboursadeghzadeh "Designer"
Hadi Dehghan "Visualist"
Image Credits: Sadra Boushehri Design Studio