Hiriwa Taputapu Kāinga · 2026
Toke He Pae Pukapuka Whakapaipai
- A' Design Award Hiriwa 2026 in Taputapu Kāinga
- CLIENT: Maisonord
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 26,142
- Verification code FEBEA37581 · Verify this award
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About Toke He Pae Pukapuka Whakapaipai
He pae pukapuka whakapaipai a Toke i hangaia mō runga tēpu i ngā wāhi o roto o te whare. Kei waenganui o te hoahoa tētahi porowhita rākau raima kua orohia, e 16 henemita te whānui puta noa, ā, ko ia te pou tautoko me te wāhi taurite. Ka neke te porowhita i te tō o te papa, ā, mā tēnā ka noho pai ngā pukapuka. He rākau maitai i piko motuhake me te pereti maitai i tapahia te anga, i honoa mā te whakarewa, ā, i whakaotia ki te peita paura hiko-tū. E 18 henemita te teitei o Toke, e 49 henemita te whānui, e 16.5 henemita te hōhonu. He pai te āhua māmā mō ngā rūma noho, ngā rūma moe, ngā wharekai, ngā wharekawhe me ngā toa.
About the A' Design Award Hiriwa
Ko Toke He Pae Pukapuka Whakapaipai te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Toke He Pae Pukapuka Whakapaipai he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Toke He Pae Pukapuka Whakapaipai he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.
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- Unique Properties
- The wooden sphere at the center of the Toke offers an elegant aesthetic, acting as a balancer and support. The design combines the simplicity of minimalist aesthetics with the power of nature's organic forms. It is a unique decorative element for all interior spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, cafes, and shops.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions outside to outside:
Height: 18 cm, Width: 49 cm, Depth: 16.5 cm
Package dimensions outside to outside:
Height: 23 cm, Width: 53 cm, Depth: 20 cm - Tags
- Bookshelf, Ball, Table top
- Production Technology
- *Specially bent 0.8 mm thick metal rod
*Electrostatic powder paint
*Polished limewood globe with a diameter of 16 cm
*0.4 mm cnc cut metal plate - Design Challenge
- Selecting and processing the appropriate natural material, polishing it to the correct color after processing. Selecting the correct metal sheet and rod, and joining them together after bending and cutting methods.
- Research
- When designing Toke, it was crucial to select the right material for the sphere at its center. We debated extensively between beech, hornbeam, or walnut. Because exotic woods are generally expensive, we settled on linden, which was readily available locally. Its soft texture made it easy to work with and polish.
For the metal, we strived to select dimensions and thicknesses that could be easily machined on cnc and bending machines. We then engaged local craftsmanship and assembled the parts using welding.
We tried to evaluate different color options for the metal part. We chose both electrostatic paint and gold and silver plating as alternative methods. - Inspiration
- Toke's story is built on the theme of "Balance point and the flow of knowledge." Toke acts as a bridge, holding, displaying, and elegantly balancing precious information (books). The wooden sphere, the central element of the design, forms the weight and focal point of the entire system, creating an illusion of gravity by balancing the books' position. This reflects the idea that knowledge is a central force that keeps our minds and lives in balance.
- Project Duration
- The project began in istanbul, Türkiye, in January 2025. The first prototype was released in May 2025. Mass production began in July 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The sphere in Toke moves thanks to gravity and balances the books on it, ensuring they stay in order.
