Slices of Nature Tūranga Whakaaturanga by Inizio Architecture is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Waihanga Whakaaturanga Hokohoko, Roto me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.
RinoWhakaaturanga Hokohoko· 2026
Slices of Nature Tūranga Whakaaturanga
Client: StellaDekor Edgeband
A' Design Award Rino Winner in Whakaaturanga Hokohoko Category
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The Design
About Slices of Nature Tūranga Whakaaturanga
Ko Slices of Nature he tūranga whakaaturanga i hoahoatia mā tētahi kaihanga o ngā rīpene tapa (edge bands) me ngā papa mdf lam. I whakaaweahia te papare o runga e te ngāwari o ngā rīpene tapa. Mā te mahere porotakawhā me ngā aroaro tauritenga e rua e hangaia ai te taurite. Ka mahi hoki ngā wāhanga hanganga hei rārangi hua, nō reira ka noho te hoahoanga hei whakaaturanga. Mā ngā pakitara paparanga e whakaatu ana i ngā rīpene tapa i roto i ngā momo whakatakotoranga maha. I tapahia te papare me ngā papa kōpiko ki te mīhini cnc, ā, i whakatapangia ngā papa ki ngā rīpene pvc. I tapahia te kaute pae inu ki te mīhini cnc, ā, i whakaotia ki te peita rāka. E iwa ngā kōwae i hangaia motuhaketia hei whakatū i te tūranga.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Rino
Ko Slices of Nature Tūranga Whakaaturanga te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Slices of Nature Tūranga Whakaaturanga he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Slices of Nature Tūranga Whakaaturanga mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Stella, an edge band manufacturer and Mdf Lam dealer, we designed a stand shaped by a product-oriented vision. The overhead fascia was inspired by the flexibility of edge bands, while a rectangular plan with two symmetrical facades created balance. Structural elements doubled as product catalogs, turning architecture into a display. Layered Slices of Nature walls, diverse edge band formats, and installations highlighted innovation, inspiring designers through material expression.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The exhibition stand, designed with overall dimensions of width 1000 mm x depth 2500 mm x height 4000 mm, consists of 9 custom made modules. Each module has been designed with attention to functionality and aesthetic integrity, coming together to create a cohesive identity for the stand.
- Tags
- Symmetry, Balance, Branded Communication Surfaces, Curved Precision, Layered structure, Layers of Nature, Architecture as a Display
- Production Technology
- The overhead fascia was cnc cut and fixed on site with vertical supports. All curved panels were cnc cut and edged with pvc edge bands. The bar counter was cnc cut and finished with lacquer paint. Pvc elements were applied to tabletops and adhered to metal rods within the curved stand structures.
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging part was discovering the material's limitations. It was difficult to conduct research and development to transform an edge band usually seen as a limited and technical product into diverse forms, from tabletops to curved surfaces, while adding both aesthetic and functional value to the design. The most critical and demanding aspect of the process was thinking user oriented and innovatively showcasing the material’s potential.
- Research
- Our research in the Stella project was product and user oriented. Our goal was to explore the potential of the material; we conducted research and development studies by testing its use on tabletops and in curved forms. Throughout the process, we carried out observations and detailed analyses, drawing inspiration from design platforms. We developed installation works based on silhouettes from nature, thus revealing diverse applications of the material and inspiring both designers and users.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the layered structure of nature and the flexibility of edge bands, this design redefines the limits of material. Through the balanced harmony of color, texture, and form, the stand reveals the full potential of the product while opening new horizons for designers. More than a display, it becomes a stage where creativity meets nature, offering inspiration and space for exploration.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced on September 25th, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkiye, and concluded on September 28th, 2025, in Istanbul, where it was exhibited at intermob 2025 in September 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The overhead fascia was cut with precision machines and fixed in place with vertical supports. The curved panels of the stand were shaped in the same way, with their edges covered by protective strips. The bar counter was carefully painted to achieve a smooth finish. The tabletops and the curved sections of the stand were also detailed with these strips, completing the design.
- Patents
- Inizio Mimarlik ve Tasarim Hizmetleri A.S. , 2025
- Team Members
- Creative Director, Architect: Begum Zengin
Interior Architect: Sila Selin Tok
Interior Architect: Berra Kose - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Kadir Aydın
Image #2: Photographer Kadir Aydın
Image #3: Photographer Kadir Aydın
Image #4: Photographer Kadir Aydın
Image #5: Photographer Kadir Aydın
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