Virella Mobilièr by Ghazaleh Abbasian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Fèrre in Dissènh de Mobilièr Competition Category.

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Virella Mobilièr

by Ghazaleh Abbasian

Client: Ghazal

A' Design Award de Fèrre Winner in Mobilièr Category

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The Design

About Virella Mobilièr

Aqueste disseny s'inspira de las formas naturalas qu'interagisson amb los environaments urbans e presenta una estructura de fusta torsada qu'exprimís lo movement e la transformacion. Integra de verdura, de setges e un esclairatge subtil per crear una relacion equilibrada entre estetica, foncionalitat e durabilitat. L'estructura es modulara e concebuda d'un biais ergonomic, en favorisant lo confòrt e l'interaccion sociala. Los materials inclusísson de fusta durabla, de supòrts metallics e un esclairatge LED d'ambient integrat, çò que contribuís a son adaptabilitat e a sa preséncia dins una varietat de contèxtes urbans.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fèrre

Virella Mobilièr a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre, una reconeissença prestigiosa acordada a de bons designs que respondon a las exigéncias professionalas e industrialas esperadas de creacions plan concebudas. Los ganhaires del Fèrre demòstran una granda abilitat, una nauta especializacion, una comprenedura d'expèrt e la capacitat creativa de lors creators. S'espèra que Virella Mobilièr siá una creacion fòrça considerada, admirada e estimada, practica e innovanta. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Fèrre integra las melhoras practicas del sector e a de caracteristicas tecnicas competentas ligadas a un saber-far e a un talent. Per son rigor, Virella Mobilièr merita lo respècte e es destinat a aportar de melhoraments a la qualitat de la vida que ajudan a far del mond un luòc melhor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This design stands out through its sculptural wooden form that seamlessly integrates seating, greenery, and lighting. The twisted geometry enhances ergonomic comfort while maintaining visual dynamism. Its modular structure allows flexible placement in various urban contexts, promoting both social interaction and ecological awareness.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height = 30 cm, Diameter = 30 cm
Tags: Furniture, Sustainable, Bench, Public space.
Production Technology: The product is composed of wooden planks in varying lengths, a linear LED light, and metal supports that ensure the bench remains level.
Design Challenge: The main challenge is creating a piece that can be used for seating in public spaces while being both environmentally friendly and made from natural materials . At the same time, it must respect personal boundaries, bringing people together in a way that allows them to feel comfortable and at ease.
Research: This qualitative research explores how urban furniture design shapes user behavior and social interaction. Using observations, interviews, and ergonomic analysis, it found that thoughtful design guides behavior, respects boundaries, and fosters social harmony. The study highlights integrating ergonomics, psychology, and aesthetics to create inclusive, user-centered urban spaces.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the continuity of natural forms and their interaction with the urban environment. The gradual twist of the wooden structure evokes a sense of movement, flexibility, and transformation. Integrating greenery within the form symbolized the return of natural life to urban spaces, where contemporary design, functionality, and environmental sustainability find a balanced harmony.
Project Duration: Two months - Melbourne, Australia
Operation Flow: The overall design of this product is composed of wooden planks arranged side by side, forming a twisted parametric shape. In the upper surface and central section of the bench, some of these planks are removed to create space for planting flowers and greenery. A linear LED light is integrated beneath the bench, following its curved form to illuminate the surrounding area in harmony with the design.
Team Members: Ghazaleh Abbasian