Capsule Modulaire Bank by Stefano Ollino is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Zilver in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
ZilverMeubels· 2025
Capsule Modulaire Bank
Client: Zito Living
A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Meubels Category
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About Capsule Modulaire Bank
Capsule is een modulaire bank ontworpen voor leefruimtes. Het ontwerp volgt een zachte, retro-futuristische vormentaal, met afgeronde vormen geïnspireerd op een capsule die uit de aarde oprijst. De armleuningen zijn uitgevoerd als comfortabele oppervlakken, zodat mensen op de hele bank kunnen loungen en rusten, en niet alleen op de zitting. Capsule is gemaakt van zacht schuim en bekleed met een elastische stof met een driedimensionale honingraattextuur. Er worden verschillende modules aangeboden, zodat elke gebruiker een persoonlijke compositie voor de ruimte kan samenstellen.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Zilver
Capsule Modulaire Bank is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. Capsule Modulaire Bank wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Capsule Modulaire Bank is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Capsule Sofa embraces a retro-futuristic soft design language, redefining the role of its armrests as more than just structural elements. Designed for ultimate relaxation, it invites users to explore new ways of interacting with their sofa. Now, comfort extends beyond the seat, allowing you to lounge, embrace, and unwind on the armrests, making full use of the sofa's entire surface.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The sofa presents different modules which allow the user to build his how composition with this dimensions: 1750mm × 1250mm × 720mm, 1500mm × 1220mm × 720mm, 1750mm × 1490mm × 720mm
- Tags
- furniture, sofa, furniture design, living room, living collection, capsule
- Production Technology
- The sofa is crafted from plush soft foam and enveloped in an elastic fabric featuring a unique three-dimensional honeycomb texture, adding both visual depth and tactile comfort.
- Design Challenge
- As mentioned before the most challenging part was designing an iconic product who can be accepted by the market.
- Research
- The challenge began with the goal of designing an iconic product, one that defies trends and stands out from the ordinary. From the initial sketches, we explored soft, inviting shapes instead of the rigid, serious forms that dominate the furniture industry today. The color palette focused on pastel tones, with the first concept emerging in a soothing, soft pink. To emphasize relaxation and friendliness, we reimagined the armrests, traditionally structural and overlooked, transforming them into the most comfortable and inviting parts of the sofa.
- Inspiration
- The Capsule Sofa embodies nature’s rebirth, inspired by a pod emerging from the earth with grace and elegance. More than just furniture, it symbolizes growth, blending raw natural beauty with refined craftsmanship. Each curve tells a story of transformation, where sophistication meets organic form. A timeless piece, it brings the serene essence of nature into your home, celebrating the harmony of design and the elegance that springs from the earth.
- Project Duration
- The project started in early June 2024 and the first product presentation happened at the Shanghai Furniture Fair in September 2024. At the end of the year has been awarded during the Guangzhou Design week with the Kapok Product Design Award 2024.
- Operation Flow
- As mentioned earlier, the key features include the flexibility to customize the structure using various modules and the innovative armrest design, which allows you to utilize the entire sofa surface for ultimate relaxation.
- Image Credits
- ZITO LIVING FURNITURECO.,LTD
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