Capsule Sofa ya Zigawo Zosinthika by Stefano Ollino 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
Capsule Sofa ya Zigawo Zosinthika
Client: Zito Living
Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Fenicha Category
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The Design
About Capsule Sofa ya Zigawo Zosinthika
Capsule ndi sofa ya zigawo zosinthika yopangidwira malo okhalamo. Kapangidwe kake kamatsatira mawonekedwe ofewa a zamtsogolo zakale, okhala ndi mawonekedwe ozungulira otengera nyumba yaing'ono yotuluka m'nthaka. Malo oikapo manja apangidwa ngati malo abwino okhalapo, kotero kuti anthu akhoza kupumula ndi kugona pa sofa yonse osati pampando wokha. Capsule yapangidwa ndi thovu lofewa ndipo yakutidwa ndi nsalu yotambasuka yokhala ndi mawonekedwe a maselo a njuchi owoneka mbali zitatu. Pali zigawo zosiyanasiyana zoperekedwa, kotero kuti wogwiritsa ntchito aliyense akhoza kupanga kaphatikizidwe kake ka chipinda chake.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award
Capsule Sofa ya Zigawo Zosinthika 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. Capsule Sofa ya Zigawo Zosinthika 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. Capsule Sofa ya Zigawo Zosinthika ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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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