Aether Kohinga Taonga Whakanoho by Songmics Home Design Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Taputapu Competition Category.
ParahiTaputapu· 2026
Aether Kohinga Taonga Whakanoho
Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.,
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Taputapu Category
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The Design
About Aether Kohinga Taonga Whakanoho
He kohinga taonga whakanoho a Aether i whakaawehia e te kāhua Art Deco. Ka hono te kohinga i ngā papanga rākau māori ki te minimalism o nāianei mā ngā rārangi mā me te huinga tae pūkiki o te pango, te kōura me ngā tae rākau. Kua hangaia ia taonga ki te papa rākau totoka me te uhi rākau maple karu manu, me tētahi paninga kanapa nui e ātete ana i te rakuraku. Ko ngā kakau parahi, ngā wāhi rokiroki huna me ngā papa whata whakarite ā-roto ka tautoko i te whakamahi māmā o ia rā. Ka tapahia ngā anga konganuku ki te taiaho, ka whakapikoa hoki mā te CNC kia tino tika ai. Kei roto i te kohinga ko ngā kāpata rokiroki, tētahi tēpu kawhe me tētahi tēpu taha.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Aether Kohinga Taonga Whakanoho 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 Aether Kohinga Taonga Whakanoho 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 Aether Kohinga Taonga Whakanoho 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
- Aether redefines affordable luxury furniture by merging Art Deco-inspired opulence with minimalist functionality, crafted for seamless user experience and spatial versatility.The core inspiration stems from the collision between natural textures and contemporary aesthetics. Seeking to avoid excessive ostentation while expressing refined taste through subtle details, the design employs clean lines and a restrained color palette. The combination of black, gold, and wood tones creates an atmosphere of sophistication.Crafted from solid wood plywood with bird’s eye maple veneer and a high-gloss, scratch-resistant coating, each piece features brass handles, hidden dual-function storage, and adjustable internal shelves—supported by laser-cut and CNC-bent metal frames for precision within 0.5mm. This not only elevates visual appeal but also ensures long-term durability.Designed for intuitive operation and flexible space adaptation, Aether caters to diverse living and working environments, aligning with modern consumer demands for both beauty and utility.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Double door storage cabinet: 800*400*800mm
Door four storage cabinet: 1535*400*800mm
Coffee table: 1000*1000*450mm
Side table: 400*400*550mm
Entrance hall: 1200*350*800mm - Tags
- Art deco, inspired luxury, eyebird's wood veneer, flexible storage
- Production Technology
- This furniture series uses solid wood plywood with bird’s eye maple veneer, finished with a heat-resistant, scratch-proof high-gloss coating. It features solid brass handles and silent hydraulic damping hinges. The cabinet structure adopts dual reinforcement for 30% higher load-bearing stability. Metal frames are laser-cut and CNC-bent for precision within 0.5mm, ensuring durability and refined craftsmanship.
- Design Challenge
- The core challenge was balancing user needs with technical and aesthetic constraints. Thermal expansion of wood and brass caused joint gaps, while integrated storage risked compromising the minimalist aesthetic. We addressed these by refining material selection, precision manufacturing, and design iteration to achieve harmony between functionality and elegance.
- Research
- This study explores applied affordable luxury furniture design, focusing on balancing aesthetics, functionality, and spatial adaptability for urban homes. Through user research, material experimentation, and iterative design, we verified a replicable design framework that creates commercially differentiated products aligned with modern home furnishing consumption demands.
- Inspiration
- The core inspiration for this collection stems from the collision between natural textures and contemporary aesthetics. Seeking to avoid excessive ostentation while expressing refined taste through subtle details, the design employs clean lines and a restrained color palette. The combination of black, gold and wood tones creates an atmosphere of sophistication.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced in Shenzhen in November 2025 and was completed in Shenzhen in February 2026.
- Operation Flow
- Our design emphasizes intuitive operation and user-friendly interaction for seamless daily use. Brass handles enable smooth cabinet opening with a simple pull. Internal shelves adjust via snap-in brackets to adapt to different storage needs. Rounded table corners (R5 radius) prevent accidental bumps, while built-in tabletop storage caters to family gatherings and leisure activities, balancing functionality with user comfort.
- Team Members
- Tianfeng Jiang, Yuan Liang, Yanru Chen and Xiabing Li
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