No. 27 Tlahuilcaxitl ica Atic Tlatlatilli by Mohammad Meyzari is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Calchihchihualli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
IztacteocuitlatlCalchihchihualli· 2026
No. 27 Tlahuilcaxitl ica Atic Tlatlatilli
Client: Roch
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Calchihchihualli Category
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The Design
About No. 27 Tlahuilcaxitl ica Atic Tlatlatilli
No. 27 ce tlahuilcaxitl tlachihualli quen tlaquetzalli, omochihchiuh inic quitemacaz tlanextli yamanqui ipan calihtic yancuic. In itzintlan, tlen mocuecueloa, omopatzcac ica tetzontlalli tlachihchiuhtli ihuan itlachiyaliz oquicuic itech ce tepetl tletl quiquixtia. Tehuilotl piyaztic tlen amo quitlatia tletl, ica occequi ihuecapanyo, omotlalihqueh ipan in tetzontlalli tzintli ihuan mochihuah quen caxitl campa mopiya in atic tlatlatilli tlen huel occepa motemitia. In tepoztli zan motequitiltia ipan tlen quitzitzquia in ichmecatl, tlen quitzacuilia in totonqui ihuan quipalehuia inic in tletl mopiyaz cualli ihuan amo mocahuaz. In tlamantli ica occepa motemitia in tlatlatilli quipopoloa in xicocuitlatl tlazolli. Inin tlachihualli quipiya 56 cm ihueyaca, 32 cm ipatlahuaca ihuan 31 cm ihuecapanca.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl
No. 27 Tlahuilcaxitl ica Atic Tlatlatilli 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 No. 27 Tlahuilcaxitl ica Atic Tlatlatilli ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. No. 27 Tlahuilcaxitl ica Atic Tlatlatilli quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design features a modified concrete base paired with transparent glass reservoirs. Utilizing a refillable liquid fuel system, it eliminates wax waste and provides an everlasting, clean flame. The varying heights of the glass tubes create a dynamic, sculptural lighting landscape. By contrasting raw concrete with delicate glass, it offers a sustainable, mess-free, and elegant ambient lighting experience perfectly suited for modern interiors.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- L: 56cm
W: 32cm
H: 31cm - Tags
- Candle. Concrete. glass. modern design. modern. Concrete candle. Liquid Candles
- Production Technology
- Production relies on combining modified concrete, heat-resistant glass, and minimal metal. The undulating volcanic base is cast from engineered concrete, providing thermal resistance and solid stability. Transparent glass tubes function as liquid fuel reservoirs, seamlessly integrated into the base. Metal is exclusively used for the wick holders, ensuring safe, continuous flames while preventing excessive heat transfer.
- Design Challenge
- The core challenge was harmonizing the brutalist weight of a concrete caldera with the fragile verticality of glass tubes. Technically, engineering thermal safety was paramount. We had to ensure continuous liquid-fuel flames wouldn't crack the glass or overheat the concrete base. By isolating the heat using minimal metal wick holders, we successfully resolved thermal transfer issues, merging permanent geological sculpture with dynamic, safe fire in a zero-waste system.
- Research
- Research focused on the environmental and functional flaws of traditional solid paraffin candles, which deform and generate waste. We investigated sustainable alternatives maintaining structural integrity while providing authentic illumination. Studies in material contrasting—specifically engineered concrete's thermal resistance against glass—led to a refillable liquid fuel system. The result merges brutalist geology with eco-conscious lighting, eliminating wax waste entirely.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the majestic form and raw energy of a volcano, this design translates geological power into a domestic artifact. The undulating concrete base mimics a dormant caldera, grounding the piece in brutalist stability. Emerging from this crust, transparent glass tubes act as volcanic vents, channeling fuel to culminate in living flames. It captures the exact moment of eruption—where cold, permanent stone conceptually meets the dynamic, ethereal energy of fire.
- Project Duration
- The project designed in December 2025 in Isfahan.
- Operation Flow
- Interaction begins as a mindful ritual. The user manually fills the transparent glass tubes with liquid fuel and ignites the wicks. This tactile process awakens the dormant concrete caldera, transforming it into an active, glowing landscape. The varying heights of the tubes guide the eye upward, mimicking a volcanic eruption of light. Users experience a clean, continuous, and dynamic ambient glow, fostering a deep connection between human, raw matter, and living fire.
- Team Members
- Mohammad Meyzari
Kianoush Saffaripour - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer, Mahkam Fallahi, 2026.
Image #2: Photographer, Mahkam Fallahi, 2026.
Image #3: Photographer, Mahkam Fallahi, 2026.
Image #4: Photographer, Mahkam Fallahi, 2026.
Image #5: Photographer, Mahkam Fallahi, 2026.
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