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Prism Buffett by Maan Sydney Design Studio

Prism Buffett by Maan Sydney Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż in Disinn tal-Għamara Competition Category.


BronżGħamara· 2025

Prism Buffett

by Maan Sydney Design Studio

Client: Maan Sydney

Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż Winner in Għamara Category

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The Design

About Prism Buffett

Il-buffett Prism huwa ispirat mill-ġmiel tal-ġawhar u l-mod kif jaqbdu l-attenzjoni tagħna, kif jiġu maqtugħa biex itejbu r-riflessjoni tad-dawl. Biċċa etterna li hi romantika, imma wkoll definita. Id-duwett tad-disinn jara x-xogħol tagħhom bħala arti funzjonali. Il-parti ta' fuq metallika u riflettenti tal-Prism hija ddisinjata biex tkun sors ta' kreattività għall-osservatur. Tista' tirrifletti saqaf sabiħ, is-siġar barra t-tieqa, l-grattacieli fil-belt, jew l-oġġett favorit tas-sid imqiegħed fuqha.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż

Prism Buffett huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż ħafna mogħti lil disinji eċċellenti ddistingwuti mill-kreattività, l-ingenwità u l-għaqal. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Bronż huma xogħlijiet bi ħila biżżejjed u kreattivi b'mod impressjonanti li jawtentikaw l-esperjenza vasta, l-immaġinazzjoni u l-ħila ta' riżorsi tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Prism Buffett ikun oġġett imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub, notevolment professjonali u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Bronż jinkorporaw l-aħjar prattiki fl-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija u huwa eċċellenti fl-attenzjoni għad-dettalji. Prism Buffett jissodisfa l-ħtiġijiet b'mod eċċellenti, imiss ix-xewqat, jinċanta s-sentimenti u jattira l-kurżità.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Prism sideboard is inspired by the beauty of gems and the way they capture our attention, how they are cut to enhance the reflection of light. We wanted to create a timeless piece that is romantic, yet sharp. We see our work as ‘functional art’, we wish for its mirroring metallic top to be a source of creativity for the beholder. It can reflect a beautiful ceiling, the trees outside the window, or the skyscrapers in the city, or the owner's favourite object placed on it.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 1080 mm x Depth 470 mm x Hight 830 mm
Tags
Prism, Maan Sydney, Sideboard, Functional Art, Metal, Wood
Production Technology
The body of the cabinet is constructed in a way so we could use offcuts from other projects.
Dark wood sideboard: Ethically sourced PEFC certified Tasmanian oak furniture board + Rimex stainless steel mirror made from minimum 50% recycled steel. Eco-friendly, recyclable glass beads are used to etch the steel.
Light wood sideboard: Ethically sourced PEFC certified Scandinavian Birch plywood + Rimex stainless steel gold mirror made from minimum 50% recycled steel. Eco-friendly, recyclable glass beads are used to etch the steel.
Design Challenge
We put a lot of thoughts in to the angles and positions of the panels, as well as the general proportions of our sideboard. We wanted to find the perfect balance between round and sharp.
Research
We have researched and been inspired by vintage cabinets from multiple eras that all had in common that they were elaborated and seemed to be designed from a perspective with art and beauty in focus. We wanted to design a sideboard that have all of above mentioned but yet feels very modern and sharp in it's design. The durable mirroring metal top part is the most exclusive material of the furniture and will be able to mirror the world of the beholder for generations.
Inspiration
We have been inspired by vintage cabinets from multiple eras that all had in common that they were elaborated and seemed to be designed from the perspective of art and beauty in focus. We wanted to design a sideboard that has all of the above mentioned but yet feels very modern and sharp in its design. Prism sideboard is inspired by the beauty of gems and the way they capture our attention, how they are cut to enhance the reflection of light.
Project Duration
Anna's and Mac's collaboration with Prism sideboard started in May 2024 in Sydney and finished in Sydney January 2025.
Operation Flow
Two doors sideboard with centre front opening, inside storage with one shelf.
Team Members
MAAN SYDNEY Design Studio
Creative Director/Designer:Anna Magnusson
Designer:Mac Nordman

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