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Nova Tēpu Kawhe nā Hongji Yin

Ko te hoahoa Nova Tēpu Kawhe nā Hongji Yin he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Parahi i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Taputapu.


ParahiTaputapu· 2026

Nova Tēpu Kawhe

nā Hongji Yin

Kiritaki: Hongji Yin

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Parahi i te Wāhanga Taputapu

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Nova Tēpu Kawhe

He tēpu kawhe a Nova i whakaaweahia e te whakatipu me te tupu o ngā tipu. Ka whai te papa tēpu kōpiko me ngā waewae i te ariā o te anga-ki-te-mārama (phototropism), e hoatu ana ki te āhua he āhuatanga ngohengohe, ā, e hāngai ana ki te taiao. Mā te whakatakotoranga hangarite-kore e whakaatu he oranga e tupu ana, kaua ko tētahi taonga tū noa. He mea hanga a Nova ki te rākau warahi pango, i kōwhiria hei whakaputa i te kaupapa o te taiao me te tupu, ā, ka pupuri te whakamahinga o te mata i te kakano māori. Ko ngā inenga o te tēpu he 34.5 henemita te teitei, he 81.5 henemita te whānui, he 94 henemita te hōhonu. E rapu ana te hoahoa i te taurite i waenga i te āhua hāngai ki te taiao me te mahi o ia rā.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Nova Tēpu Kawhe 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 Nova Tēpu Kawhe 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 Nova Tēpu Kawhe i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake
Nova integrates biology with design, going beyond mere bioinspiration, biomorphism, and biomimicry and delving deeply into the intricate mechanisms of biological behavior and ecological systems. This coffee table challenges the conventional design boundaries, tackling the symbiotic relationship between nature and human creativity. Adopting an asymmetrical form, Nova stands not only as a static furniture but also as a growing life form, continuously infusing vitality into users' daily lives.
Inenga & Pēketanga
Height 34.5cm x Width 81.5cm x Depth 94cm
Tūtohu
Biological Design, Phototropism, Asymmetrical Form, Black Walnut, Sustainability.
Hangarau Whakanao
This structural innovation strengthens the artistic expression of the furniture while reaching a new height in functionality and practicality. For instance, the curved design of the tabletop and table legs imitates the natural curves of plants, offering users a soft and organic sense. In terms of material selection, the choice of black walnut wood can better convey the theme of nature and growth. The surface treatment adopts a process with natural texture, making the whole furniture more vital.
Wero Hoahoa
The core challenge I encountered was to transcend mere surface-level bio-inspired design and engage in a more profound dialogue with nature. To maintain a nuanced balance between functionality and organic form was tricky as it necessitates not only aesthetic grasp but also structural calculation. Consequently, this project is a result of successfully translating organic form and plant behavior into furniture structure.
Rangahau
By thoroughly investigating strategies of applying natural strategies to innovation, I discovered the essence of "Bio-Logical design," which inherited the features of historical design concepts such as biomimicry and organicism. It is a novel paradigm that goes beyond nature-inspired design methodology, exploring the inner logic of natural elements. By applying functional and harmoniously operated principles in the design realm, I intend to readjust the relationship between humans and nature.
Whakaaweawe
Inspired by the germination and growth of plants, this project resonates with the beginning of life and its vigorous development. By incorporating the idea of phototropism into the morphological design of the tabletop and table legs, I intend to express the pursuit of energy and vitality. After contemplating the essence of biological systems, I created this furniture that transcends typical bio-inspired design, embodies aesthetic beauty, and serves functional and sustainable purposes.
Roanga o te Kaupapa
The project started as a design in October 2023 in Los Angeles and finished in March 2024 in Los Angeles.
Rerenga Mahi
In a living space, Nova is not only an aesthetically-pleasing coffee table but also an inspiring presence that invites deeper talks with nature. Users can engage with its surface as well as its spirit: sitting in front of this table and taking a sip of coffee, users are expected to experience the spiritual power it embedded while speculating on the profound wisdom of the natural world.
Whakamana Whakaahua
Image #1: Creator Hongji Yin, Nova, 2024

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