Anima Mpando Wamakono by Pietro Luigi Verona is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Fenicha Competition Category.
SilivaFenicha· 2025
Anima Mpando Wamakono
Client: Pietro Luigi Verona
Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Fenicha Category
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About Anima Mpando Wamakono
Mpando wamakono wa Anima ndi mapangidwe odziwika omwe amatenga zitsanzo kuchokera ku mawonekedwe ndi zinthu zomwe zilipo m'chilengedwe. Poyang'anitsitsa pa mawonekedwe osewera komanso olingana, amafuna kupanga zokumana nazo zabwino kwa ogwiritsa ntchito, ndikukumbukitsa zomvera zokweza mtima zomwe nthawi zambiri zimakhala zogwirizana ndi zinthu zachilengedwe. Wopangidwa kudzera muyang'ana mosamalitsa nyama ndi zomera zosiyanasiyana za ku Brazil, mpando wamakono umasanduliza zolimbikitsazi kukhala chinthu chopindika. Ukuwonetsa mithunzi yodabwitsa yomwe imapezeka m'machitidwe achilengedwe a Brazil, ndikugogomezera zonse zenizeni za mbali zake zosewera komanso kukongola kwa mizere yake yachilengedwe.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award
Anima Mpando Wamakono ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Anima Mpando Wamakono akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Anima Mpando Wamakono ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The creative process was entirely manual, from the concept with hand drawings, to its construction and improvement in the wooden piece, the design was improved with 3D scanning technology of the physical prototype, facilitating the manufacturing process on the 5 axis CNC and guaranteeing lines organic and aesthetic that reflect the authenticity of natural forms. The piece offers visual and emotional comfort, bringing the essence of nature to indoor environments.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 880 mm x Depth 900 mm x Height 700 mm
- Tags
- armchair, wood, design, soul, handmade
- Production Technology
- Materials are Tauari Brazilian reforestation Wood. Natural Fabric from Brazil cotton.
the design was improved with 3D scanning technology of the physical prototype, facilitating the manufacturing process on the 5 axis CNC and ensuring organic and aesthetic lines that reflect the authenticity of natural forms. - Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge was understanding the elements that contribute to nature’s beauty and translating them into an armchair design. We immersed ourselves in observation, sketching organic lines, symmetry, and playful forms found in the natural world. Once the design was finalized, the next step was crafting a prototype using natural materials such as wood and cotton fabric. Working freehand, we constructed the wooden armchair's base, ensuring that the intricate, handmade quality from our drawings was preserved in the final product. This process beautifully linked nature’s essence with our craftsmanship.
- Research
- Brazil is home to one of the world's richest biodiversities. The objective of our research was to explore and understand the elements that contribute to the beauty of our native flora and fauna. We employed a hands-on approach, venturing into the field to closely observe various plants and animals. As we explored, we sketched our observations, capturing the intricate details and characteristics that make these living beings remarkable. This immersive method not only enhanced our appreciation of nature but also informed our design concepts, allowing us to translate this beauty into our work.
- Inspiration
- From the shapes and materials of the armchair, the project aims to express the positive experience transmitted in the beauty of nature's playful and symmetrical forms, giving us good feelings, which we experience when we are in contact with natural elements. The Anima armchair was designed based on the observation of aspects present in both Brazilian fauna and flora, with the aim of transmitting the beauty perceived through the interpretation of shapes.
- Project Duration
- January 2024 and finished June 2024. It was made in Nova Petropolis, Rio Grande do Sul. Brazil
- Operation Flow
- Imagine sinking into the Anima armchair after a long day. Its organic and natural curves invite you to relax, wrapping you in a cocoon of comfort with the Tauari wood. As you settle in, the playful lines and natural aesthetic create a soothing atmosphere, reminiscent of a serene walk in nature. You might take a moment to enjoy a good book, the chair cradling you like a gentle embrace.
- Team Members
- Pietro Luigi Verona
- Image Credits
- Pietro Luigi Verona
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