Incline Scaune Modulare by Alena Bulataya is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Argint in Design de Mobilier Competition Category.
ArgintMobilier· 2026
Incline Scaune Modulare
A' Design Award de Argint Winner in Mobilier Category
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The Design
About Incline Scaune Modulare
Colecția Incline Soft îmbină claritatea arhitecturală cu un confort primitor. Definit prin planuri înclinate și o geometrie calmă, sistemul oferă canapele, șezlonguri și module lounge care pot fi rearanjate pentru spații rezidențiale sau de ospitalitate. Logica sa modulară permite configurații compacte sau ample, în timp ce măiestria rafinată asigură durabilitatea. Contururile fine echilibrează precizia structurală, creând o declarație de design atemporală, inspirată de peisajele deșertice ale Dubaiului, unde colecția a fost concepută pentru prima dată.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award de Argint
Incline Scaune Modulare a câștigat A' Design Award de Argint, o recunoaștere extraordinar de prestigioasă acordată designurilor de top, superbe și impresionante. Câștigătorii Argintului sunt lucrări extraordinar de strălucite și extrem de creative, care ilustrează expertiza, talentul și perspicacitatea remarcabile ale designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Incline Scaune Modulare să fie o lucrare minunată, de referință, remarcabil de profesionistă și profund inovatoare. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Argint este o invenție foarte notabilă și admirată, care aduce beneficii și împinge limitele artei, științei, designului și tehnologiei. Incline Scaune Modulare este o creație extrem de invidiată, care trezește dorințe, aduce sentimente pozitive și stârnește uimire și mirare.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Users compose seating layouts by joining modules with concealed quick-lock connectors; no tools are required. Pieces can be reconfigured in minutes—from a compact sofa to a lounge island or chaise-led arrangement. Removable covers simplify cleaning and replacement. Standard floor glides protect surfaces and allow easy moves.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Seat modules: 530, 630, 730, 830, 1260, 1590, 1980 mm wide; depth 830 mm; height 420 mm + 35 mm base. Back modules: 950–1600 mm wide; height 700 mm; incline 6–8 deg. Compositions: 2-seat 2206 mm, 3-seat 3085 mm, chaise 1980 mm, corner 2726 mm. Fire-safe foams and fabrics available. Modules ship flat in recyclable cartons.
- Tags
- modular seating, sofa design, lounge chair, chaise, furniture design, interior design, hospitality furniture, residential furniture, contemporary furniture, sustainable design
- Production Technology
- Frames are built from kiln-dried hardwood and engineered plywood with internal steel brackets for rigidity. High-resilience polyurethane foam forms the ergonomic profile. Upholstery options include performance fabrics, wool blends, and leather; covers are zippered and replaceable. Powder-coated metal bases and connectors ensure durability. Packaging is flat and recyclable to reduce transport volume.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest challenge was creating a slim, elegant profile while ensuring strength and precision joints. Foam or wood frames looked bulky or weak. The solution was an internal steel frame and CNC-cut templates for accuracy. This achieved smooth continuous curves, gap-free connections, and long-term durability.
- Research
- Research focused on modular ergonomics, upholstery durability, and sustainable use. We tested seat-back angles, studied reconfiguration in homes and hotels, and evaluated removable cover systems. Results showed a 6–8 deg incline gives optimal comfort, while replaceable parts extend lifespan and reduce waste.
- Inspiration
- Incline was inspired by architectural geometry and inclined planes, creating a balance of clarity and comfort. The collection was conceived in Dubai, where the desert dunes inspired the soft gradients and warm tones of its palette. The design brings structural precision and timeless calm to both residential and hospitality spaces.
- Project Duration
- Concept in 2023; design development and prototyping in 2024–2025. Work designed in Dubai, UAE and manufactured in Minsk, Belarus.
- Operation Flow
- The modules connect with hidden quick-lock brackets, allowing users to reconfigure layouts without tools. A sofa can transform into a lounge island, a chaise, or individual chairs within minutes. Removable covers make cleaning and replacement simple. The design improves daily use by combining flexibility, comfort, and long-term durability in one system.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Alena Bulataya, 2025.
3D Visualizations © Alena Bulataya Design Buro, 2025.
Manufacturing Partner: VINCENTE Furniture, 2025. - Image Credits
- Design: Alena Bulataya – Designer
3D Visualization: Alena Bulataya Design Buro
Manufacturer: VINCENTE Furniture
Video: Alena Bulataya Design Buro
Photos: VINCENTE Furniture
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