Toke Amoxtlaliloni Tlachichihualli ica Cualnezcayotl by Sahin Celik - Maisonord is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Calchihchihualli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
IztacteocuitlatlCalchihchihualli· 2026
Toke Amoxtlaliloni Tlachichihualli ica Cualnezcayotl
Client: Maisonord
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Calchihchihualli Category
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The Design
About Toke Amoxtlaliloni Tlachichihualli ica Cualnezcayotl
Toke ce amoxtlaliloni tlachichihualli ipan mesa, omochihchiuh ipampa calihtic. Ce yahualtic cuahuitl itoca limewood, tlen petlanqui ihuan quipia 16 centímetros inic patlahuac, motlalia inepantla inin tlachichihualli ihuan tequiti quen itlaquechil ihuan quen ipouhca tlamachiotl. Inin yahualli molinia ica etiliztli ihuan quinpia amoxtin cualli tlatecpantli. Icacahuayo omochiuh ica tepoztli tlacueptli tlen tlahtlamantli omocuep ihuan tepoztlapechtli tlatectli, omocentlalih ica tepozzaloliztli ihuan otlanqui ica tlapalli powder electrostático. Toke quipia 18 centímetros inic huehcapan, 49 centímetros inic patlahuac ihuan 16.5 centímetros inic huehca. Inin melahuac tlachihualiztli cualli mocahua ipan caltin campa mocehuia, cochihuayan, tlacualoyan, cafetin ihuan tlanamacoyan.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl
Toke Amoxtlaliloni Tlachichihualli ica Cualnezcayotl ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Toke Amoxtlaliloni Tlachichihualli ica Cualnezcayotl ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Toke Amoxtlaliloni Tlachichihualli ica Cualnezcayotl quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.
Behind the Design
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- Unique Properties
- The wooden sphere at the center of the Toke offers an elegant aesthetic, acting as a balancer and support. The design combines the simplicity of minimalist aesthetics with the power of nature's organic forms. It is a unique decorative element for all interior spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, cafes, and shops.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions outside to outside:
Height: 18 cm, Width: 49 cm, Depth: 16.5 cm
Package dimensions outside to outside:
Height: 23 cm, Width: 53 cm, Depth: 20 cm - Tags
- Bookshelf, Ball, Table top
- Production Technology
- *Specially bent 0.8 mm thick metal rod
*Electrostatic powder paint
*Polished limewood globe with a diameter of 16 cm
*0.4 mm cnc cut metal plate - Design Challenge
- Selecting and processing the appropriate natural material, polishing it to the correct color after processing. Selecting the correct metal sheet and rod, and joining them together after bending and cutting methods.
- Research
- When designing Toke, it was crucial to select the right material for the sphere at its center. We debated extensively between beech, hornbeam, or walnut. Because exotic woods are generally expensive, we settled on linden, which was readily available locally. Its soft texture made it easy to work with and polish.
For the metal, we strived to select dimensions and thicknesses that could be easily machined on cnc and bending machines. We then engaged local craftsmanship and assembled the parts using welding.
We tried to evaluate different color options for the metal part. We chose both electrostatic paint and gold and silver plating as alternative methods. - Inspiration
- Toke's story is built on the theme of "Balance point and the flow of knowledge." Toke acts as a bridge, holding, displaying, and elegantly balancing precious information (books). The wooden sphere, the central element of the design, forms the weight and focal point of the entire system, creating an illusion of gravity by balancing the books' position. This reflects the idea that knowledge is a central force that keeps our minds and lives in balance.
- Project Duration
- The project began in istanbul, Türkiye, in January 2025. The first prototype was released in May 2025. Mass production began in July 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The sphere in Toke moves thanks to gravity and balances the books on it, ensuring they stay in order.
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