Curvline Kawsananpaq: Librukuna churana by Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin

Curvline Kawsananpaq: Librukuna churana by Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu in Tiyarina Kamay Competition Category.

QullqiTiyarina· 2026

Curvline Kawsananpaq: Librukuna churana

by Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin

Client: Sotil Studio

A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu Winner in Tiyarina Category

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The Design

About Curvline Kawsananpaq: Librukuna churana

Curvline nisqaqa sapallanmanta sayarik librukuna churanam, tuqru metalpa kʼuyusqawan hukmanyayninta maskʼan. Metalpa iskay kawsayninmanta yuyaymanasqa, kʼukuq hinataq harkakuq, kay ruwayqa metalpa pisi kallpayninta kallpaman tikran chay pʼatapata kʼuyuspa hinallataq patarpaspa. Chay mana pʼakisqa kaqllan hinaraq sayachiq hinallataq waqaychaq kanpas, chaymi rakisqata sayachiq churanawan chinkachin. Piezakunawan wakichisqa kaspa, Curvineqa tʼinkinakuq wakichiykunata saqin, chaywanpas allin sutʼi ruwasqa kawsayninta hapispalla, tupanachiywan, chutasqawan, hinallataq allin llampu pisi ruwaywan sutʼinchasqa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu

Curvline Kawsananpaq: Librukuna churana A' Design Award Qullqi Premiu mishak kan, ancha jatun yupaychay, kayta hanak, sumak shinallatak mancharina diseñukunaman kun. Qullqi mishak kashkakunaka ancha achikyaska shinallatak ancha mushuk ruraykunami, paykunata rurakkunapak yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ushayta rikuchinku. Curvline Kawsananpaq: Librukuna churana ruray yachak, ñawpak shinallatak mushuk yuyayta charik sumak rurashka kanata munanku. Kay Qullqi Premiu japishka diseñuka ancha riksishka shinallatak yupaychashka yuyay kan, arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojía ñawpak ñankunata kichuk. Curvline Kawsananpaq: Librukuna churana achka runakunapak munashka rurashka kan, munayta kallarichin, alli yuyaykunata kun shinallatak mancharichin.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The natural properties of sheet metal have directly shaped the design approach of the Curvline Bookcase.
Through bending and curving, an ideal form has been achieved - one that is both self-supporting in structure and functional as a bookshelf and display unit.
Function, aesthetics, sculptural presence, and structural integrity are resolved within a single, unified design language.
Form and function are seamlessly intertwined.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1200 x 300 x 600mm
It is made of 3 mm thick metal sheet coated with electrostatic powder paint.
Tags: Curved bookcase, modular design, metal bookshelf, contemporary furniture, space-saving storage, self supporting structure, minimalist aesthetic, durable materials
Production Technology: The production of the bookcase involves precision bending and Atomic Hydrogen Welding (AHW), ensuring structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and refined craftsmanship. The surface is coated with electrostatic powder coating, providing long-lasting durability and a high-quality finish.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was shaping thin sheet metal to stand on its own while keeping a light, elegant look. Balancing strength and flexibility required many form tests and precise bending experiments. Limited production tools and metal thickness constraints challenged the process, but these limits inspired a refined, minimal structure that merges aesthetics with structural efficiency.
Research: This research was a design-based study aimed at creating a modular, self-supporting bookcase. Metal behavior was explored through sketches, 3D models, and physical prototypes. Data was collected by testing forms, curves, and load capacity, including computer simulations to determine metal thickness and weight limits. Experiments also focused on using thin metal forms in furniture design. Results showed that curved forms provide both strength and aesthetic appeal. The research informs real-world furniture design, offering flexible, durable, and visually striking solutions for homes, offices, and public spaces.
Inspiration: By its nature, metal resists tension with its high tensile strength, yet in thin forms, it becomes more vulnerable under compression. These slender forms are flexible and malleable. However, bending them is precisely what transforms this weakness into strength. As the metal folds, it gains structural rigidity, balancing the contradictions within its own nature. This design takes inspiration from that transformation, uniting strength and the aesthetic of form into a harmonious whole.
Project Duration: Izmir/Turkey, 2023
Operation Flow: Curvline Bookcase is easy to use and adapt. You can place units side by side or stack them to fit your space. Its curved metal form stands firmly without extra support, creating a sculptural yet practical piece. By simply changing its arrangement, it transforms from a single shelf into a continuous display, combining elegance, strength, and flexibility in everyday use.
Patents: Design Patent: Patented. Patent No. 2023/010860. Patent Holder: Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin. Year: 2024. Jurisdiction: Turkey.
Image Credits: Image #1 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #2 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #3 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #4 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #5 : Creator Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin, 2025