Zhuo He Kāpata Wāwāhi Kōwae by Changzhou Qinzhixue Home Furnishing Co., Ltd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Taputapu Competition Category.
ParahiTaputapu· 2026
Zhuo He Kāpata Wāwāhi Kōwae
by Changzhou Qinzhixue Home Furnishing Co., Ltd
Client: Changzhou Qinzhixue Home Furnishing Co., Ltd
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Taputapu Category
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The Design
About Zhuo He Kāpata Wāwāhi Kōwae
He kāpata wāwāhi kōwae a Zhuo He i hoahoatia mō ngā kāinga whāiti. Kua hangaia te kāpata mai i ngā wae paerewa ka taea te whakarite hei pae pukapuka, hei kāpata rokiroki, hei kāpata taha, hei tūranga mahi rānei mō te wā poto. Mā ngā hononga paerewa me ngā here autō e taea ai te whakauru me te wewete kāore he taputapu e hiahiatia. Kua hangaia te tinana mai i te papa maramara kounga E0 kua whakamaimoatia kia ātete i te mākū, me te whakaoti kōhatu e tiaki ana i te kakano rākau taiao. Ko ngā tūnga whakamau ki te pakitara i te pae o muri ka pupuri i te kāpata kia ū, ka whakaiti hoki i te tūraru o te hinga. Ko ngā tūnga hiko huna ka whakawhānui i te whakamahinga o ia rā.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Zhuo He Kāpata Wāwāhi Kōwae 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 Zhuo He Kāpata Wāwāhi Kōwae 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 Zhuo He Kāpata Wāwāhi Kōwae i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This freely configurable modular cabinet responds to the growing demand for flexible storage in compact modern homes while aligning with evolving lifestyles. Built on standardized modular units, it can be configured into bookshelves, storage cabinets, side cabinets, or temporary workstations according to spatial and functional needs. By moving beyond the constraints of conventional fixed furniture, it offers a flexible, sustainable, and userfriendly solution.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1440mm*350mm*720mm
- Tags
- Modular Design, Spatial Adaptability, Adaptable Furniture, Dynamic Living, Toolfree Assembly, Safe Antitip Design, Minimalist Aesthetics, Ecofriendly Materials
- Production Technology
- The cabinet body is made from E0 grade ecofriendly particle board, combining light weight with structural stability. Moisture and water resistant treatments enhance long term durability. Natural wood grain is preserved to create a warm, calming atmosphere, while matte finishing reduces glare and fingerprints. Glass and metal components feature a subtle semigloss finish, enhancing the overall sense of refinement.
- Design Challenge
- Ensuring safety in a highly flexible modular system was a key challenge. Universal wall mounting points on the back of the cabinet ensure secure fixation to walls, preventing tipping risks. Modules are secured with snapfit connectors and antislip pads, with a lateral sway less than 2 degrees, outperforming the industry standard. The shelves are designed with ample load bearing redundancy, capable of supporting up to twice the rated everyday capacity, ensuring long term safety and stability.
- Research
- This cabinet was developed based on observations into compact urban living, where conventional furniture often fails to adapt to diverse spaces or evolving family needs. In response, the design team introduced a modular cabinet system that combines standardized production with flexible configuration, safety, and functional expansion, allowing a single system to support multiple uses and long term adaptability.
- Inspiration
- The design draws inspiration from the form of naturally growing plants and the building logic of industrially standardized building blocks, resulting in a modular cabinet with standardized components, flexible connections, and unified interfaces and proportions. Within this established structural order, it features Japanese minimalist aesthetics, balancing functional performance and visual appeal.
- Project Duration
- Initiated inJanuary 2025inChangzhou, Jiangsu, this project reached its final implementation and launch in the same location byAugust 2025.
- Operation Flow
- Standardized interfaces and magnetic snapfit connectors enable toolfree assembly and disassembly. Modules with standardized proportions ensure intuitive configuration. Users can adapt the layout freely like building blocks to suit different spaces and functions. Thoughtful details, like concealed power ports in the back panel, expand its functionality, allowing the furniture to transform from a bookshelf into a media center and adapt to everyday use scenarios.
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