Re Form Dongosolo la Mipando ndi Zida Zam'Matauni by Bulent Unal is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Fenicha ya M'misewu Competition Category.
ChitsuloFenicha ya M'misewu· 2025
Re Form Dongosolo la Mipando ndi Zida Zam'Matauni
by Bulent Unal
Client: Bulent Unal
Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Fenicha ya M'misewu Category
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About Re Form Dongosolo la Mipando ndi Zida Zam'Matauni
Re Form ndi dongosolo losinthika la mipando yam'matauni lopangidwa ndi konkriti yolimba, lopangidwira kupanga malo a anthu onse osinthika. Lokhala ndi magawo anayi akuluakulu ndi mitundu iwiri yaing'ono, gawo lililonse lili ndi msinkhu wa kukhala wa milimita 450 kuti munthu azikhalira bwino. Kapangidwe kosinthika kulola masinthidwe osiyanasiyana, kulimbikitsa kucheza pakati pa anthu komanso kusintha kwa malo. Kosavuta kunyamula ndikusinthidwa pogwiritsa ntchito makina onyamula, ReForm imatsimikizira kugwiritsa ntchito kwa nthawi yayitali, kugwiritsa ntchito ndalama moyenera, ndi kugwiritsa ntchito kosinthika m'malo am'mizinda.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award
Re Form Dongosolo la Mipando ndi Zida Zam'Matauni ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Re Form Dongosolo la Mipando ndi Zida Zam'Matauni akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Re Form Dongosolo la Mipando ndi Zida Zam'Matauni amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Crafted from durable concrete, offers adaptable solutions for various urban spaces. Each module can be arranged in multiple configurations to serve different functions, ensuring flexibility and long-term usability. The design integrates optional wooden or concrete seating surfaces, enhancing comfort and aesthetics. Easily produced, cost-effective, and weather-resistant, these modules encourage social interaction and can be repositioned over time, keeping public spaces dynamic and engaging.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The design consists of four modular units, two of which have two sub-variations. All units have a uniform seating height of 450 mm for ergonomic comfort. Three units fit precisely within a 2000 mm x 2000 mm footprint, optimizing spatial efficiency. The leaf-shaped unit measures approximately 2800 mm in length. Made from durable concrete with optional wooden surfaces, the modules are designed for forklift-assisted placement and flexible reconfiguration.
- Tags
- Modular Urban Furniture, Adaptive Public Spaces, Concrete Durability, Flexible Configuration, Social Interaction
- Production Technology
- The design utilizes high-strength, weather-resistant concrete for durability and cost-efficiency. Modules are cast using precision molds, ensuring consistency and ease of mass production. Optional wooden seating surfaces add warmth and user comfort. The modular units are designed for transportation via forklift, enabling quick and flexible installation. This approach minimizes construction complexity while allowing for reconfiguration to adapt to changing urban needs.
- Design Challenge
- This design is based on applied research in modular urban furniture and material durability. The objective was to develop a cost-effective, flexible, and weather-resistant solution for public spaces. The methodology included material testing, user interaction studies, and modular configuration analysis. Data was gathered through observational research and prototyping. Findings revealed that reconfigurable layouts enhance public engagement and spatial efficiency. This research contributes to urban design by offering adaptable, long-lasting, and interactive solutions for evolving city environments.
- Research
- This project explores modular urban design, emphasizing adaptability, durability, and social engagement. The goal was to create a reconfigurable public seating system that supports various spatial layouts and social interactions. Research involved ergonomic studies, and modular arrangement analysis. Findings demonstrated that different configurations foster diverse social dynamics, encouraging interaction, inclusivity, and flexible public space utilization.
- Inspiration
- Project was inspired by the need for adaptable and long-lasting urban furniture that responds to evolving public space dynamics. The concept stems from modularity in architecture and urban design, allowing flexible configurations to suit various spatial and functional needs. Research on durable, cost-effective materials led to the use of concrete, ensuring weather resistance and ease of production. The design encourages interaction and engagement by enabling reconfigurable layouts over time.
- Project Duration
- The project started in December 2024 in Ankara and finished in February 2025 in Ankara
- Operation Flow
- The modular system allows flexible arrangements, adapting to various urban needs. Modules can be repositioned over time, creating dynamic public spaces that evolve with user demands. Their weight ensures stability, while forklift-assisted placement allows easy reconfiguration. Optional wooden surfaces enhance comfort, encouraging social interaction. This adaptability fosters renewed engagement, making urban spaces more versatile, inviting, and sustainable over time.
- Team Members
- Designer: Bulent Unal
- Image Credits
- Main Image #1: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #1: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #2: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #3: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
Opt. Image #4: Rendered by hakan Gokdemir, 2025
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