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Slices of Nature Stand de Exposição by Inizio Architecture

Slices of Nature Stand de Exposição by Inizio Architecture is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design de Arquitetura de Feiras, Interiores e Exposições Competition Category.


FerroFeira· 2026

Slices of Nature Stand de Exposição

by Inizio Architecture

Client: StellaDekor Edgeband

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Feira Category

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The Design

About Slices of Nature Stand de Exposição

Slices of Nature é um stand de exposição concebido para um produtor de orlas e painéis de MDF laminado. A fáscia suspensa foi inspirada na flexibilidade das orlas. Uma planta retangular com duas fachadas simétricas cria equilíbrio. Os elementos estruturais funcionam também como catálogos de produtos, pelo que a arquitetura se transforma num expositor. Paredes em camadas apresentam as orlas em diversos formatos. A fáscia e os painéis curvos foram cortados por CNC, e os painéis foram orlados com fitas de PVC. O balcão do bar foi cortado por CNC e acabado com pintura a laca. O stand é formado por nove módulos feitos por medida.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Slices of Nature Stand de Exposição conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Slices of Nature Stand de Exposição seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Slices of Nature Stand de Exposição merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Stella, an edge band manufacturer and Mdf Lam dealer, we designed a stand shaped by a product-oriented vision. The overhead fascia was inspired by the flexibility of edge bands, while a rectangular plan with two symmetrical facades created balance. Structural elements doubled as product catalogs, turning architecture into a display. Layered Slices of Nature walls, diverse edge band formats, and installations highlighted innovation, inspiring designers through material expression.
Dimensions & Packaging
The exhibition stand, designed with overall dimensions of width 1000 mm x depth 2500 mm x height 4000 mm, consists of 9 custom made modules. Each module has been designed with attention to functionality and aesthetic integrity, coming together to create a cohesive identity for the stand.
Tags
Symmetry, Balance, Branded Communication Surfaces, Curved Precision, Layered structure, Layers of Nature, Architecture as a Display
Production Technology
The overhead fascia was cnc cut and fixed on site with vertical supports. All curved panels were cnc cut and edged with pvc edge bands. The bar counter was cnc cut and finished with lacquer paint. Pvc elements were applied to tabletops and adhered to metal rods within the curved stand structures.
Design Challenge
The most challenging part was discovering the material's limitations. It was difficult to conduct research and development to transform an edge band usually seen as a limited and technical product into diverse forms, from tabletops to curved surfaces, while adding both aesthetic and functional value to the design. The most critical and demanding aspect of the process was thinking user oriented and innovatively showcasing the material’s potential.
Research
Our research in the Stella project was product and user oriented. Our goal was to explore the potential of the material; we conducted research and development studies by testing its use on tabletops and in curved forms. Throughout the process, we carried out observations and detailed analyses, drawing inspiration from design platforms. We developed installation works based on silhouettes from nature, thus revealing diverse applications of the material and inspiring both designers and users.
Inspiration
Inspired by the layered structure of nature and the flexibility of edge bands, this design redefines the limits of material. Through the balanced harmony of color, texture, and form, the stand reveals the full potential of the product while opening new horizons for designers. More than a display, it becomes a stage where creativity meets nature, offering inspiration and space for exploration.
Project Duration
The project commenced on September 25th, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkiye, and concluded on September 28th, 2025, in Istanbul, where it was exhibited at intermob 2025 in September 2025.
Operation Flow
The overhead fascia was cut with precision machines and fixed in place with vertical supports. The curved panels of the stand were shaped in the same way, with their edges covered by protective strips. The bar counter was carefully painted to achieve a smooth finish. The tabletops and the curved sections of the stand were also detailed with these strips, completing the design.
Patents
Inizio Mimarlik ve Tasarim Hizmetleri A.S. , 2025
Team Members
Creative Director, Architect: Begum Zengin
Interior Architect: Sila Selin Tok
Interior Architect: Berra Kose
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Kadir Aydın
Image #2: Photographer Kadir Aydın
Image #3: Photographer Kadir Aydın
Image #4: Photographer Kadir Aydın
Image #5: Photographer Kadir Aydın

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