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Tachi Lemari Bufet by Yilmaz Dogan

Tachi Lemari Bufet by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Gangsa in Desain Parabot Competition Category.


GangsaParabot· 2025

Tachi Lemari Bufet

by Yilmaz Dogan

Client: QZENS Furniture

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Parabot Category

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The Design

About Tachi Lemari Bufet

Tachi adolah sabua lemari bufet kontemporer nan diilhami dek irisan dalam pedang Jepang, manjasadkan energi jo modernisme malalui garis-garis nan basilang. Pamukaan skulptural inyo manambah kadalam visual jo cahaya sarato bayang-bayang, sadangkan kaki logam balapis kuningan manyanggoi bantuak geometris inyo. Dibuek dari kayu balapis pernis jo katapatan potong CNC, inyo manampilkan mekanisme pintu gasuik kastam nan manjamin panyasuaian nan mulus. Untuak manjago katabilan, sistem panyanggo internal manyaimbangkan gaya struktural, manggabuangkan fungsi jo estetika nan barani.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Tachi Lemari Bufet adolah pamenang A' Design Award Gangsa, sabuah pangakuan nan sangaik bapresti nan dibarikan ka rancangan nan cemerlang nan dicirikan dek kreativitas, kacerdikan jo kabijaksanaan. Pamenang Gangsa adolah karya nan cukuik mahir jo kreatif sacaro mangesankan nan mamastikan pangalaman nan luas, imajinasi jo kacerdikan parancangnyo. Tachi Lemari Bufet dipaokan manjadi bando nan sangaik dihormati, dikagumi jo disayangi, nan profesional jo inovatif sacaro nampak. Rancangan nan manang Gangsa iko mamuek praktik tabaik dalam seni, ilimu, rancangan jo teknologi jo cemerlang dalam parhatian ka rincian. Tachi Lemari Bufet mamanuhi kaparluan jo elok, manyantuah karinduan, mamikaik parasaan jo manarik raso ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Tachi is a contemporary sideboard inspired by the deep cuts of Japanese swords. The elegant and dynamic form of intersecting lines reflects energy, movement and modernism from every angle. Its sculptural surface creates a strong visual impact through the play of light and shadow. While the metal legs support the geometric integrity of the design, the deep cuts form a perfect harmony, creating a complex but not overwhelming pattern. Tachi is an object where power and nobility meet design.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width: 240 cm, Height: 78 cm, Depth: 48 cm. With its functional interior space and elegant cut details, Tachi adds a touch of modern sophistication to any setting. The internal compartments are optimized for various storage needs. The integration of the body and legs ensures both aesthetics and durability.
Tags
Tachi, Sideboard, Japanese, Samurai, Sword, Elegant, Modern, Geometry, Brass, Art
Production Technology
Tachi is made of lacquered wood panels. The sharp lines, created using Cnc cutting, are processed to achieve a smooth surface. A special sliding door mechanism ensures that the doors align without overlapping. This system creates a gap at the junction with the body, requiring rear support for the legs. The metal legs are brass-coated, completing the aesthetic integrity of the structure.
Design Challenge
The biggest design challenge of Tachi was ensuring the functionality and aesthetics of the door mechanism. A special sliding door system allows the doors to align without overlapping. This mechanism creates a gap at the junction with the body, altering the support point of the legs. To balance the forward-shifting moment force, a specially engineered internal support structure was developed for static stability.
Research
Tachi's design process was built on the fascinating research into the aesthetic and structural features of Japanese swords. The visual impact of deep cuts, mechanical stability, and material harmony was analysed and optimised to create a truly unique design object that merges history with modernity.
Inspiration
Tachi is a medieval Japanese sword and the precursor to the katana, used by samurai in battle for deep, powerful cuts. It also symbolized status and power. It also played a role in rituals and ceremonies, reflecting its owner's social standing. Tachi is a modern sideboard inspired by the cut marks of these swords, bringing both aesthetics and meaning to spaces.
Project Duration
The project transitioned from concept to prototype in 2023. Designed and manufactured in Ankara. Its production process was completed with meticulous research and craftsmanship in 2024. The launch was carried out on international design platforms.
Operation Flow
Tachi creates a sophisticated focal point in a space. Its sharp surfaces refract light from different angles, creating a dynamic visual effect. With its opening doors and spacious interior, it seamlessly combines functionality with aesthetics. The metal legs serve as both structural supports and integral design elements.
Image Credits
A. Murat ARIK
Erinç ULUSOY
Giray AYDOS

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