Capsule Sofa Igizwe n'Ibice Bihuzwa by Stefano Ollino

Capsule Sofa Igizwe n'Ibice Bihuzwa by Stefano Ollino is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza in Igishushanyo cy'Imitako Competition Category.

IfezaImitako· 2025

Capsule Sofa Igizwe n'Ibice Bihuzwa

by Stefano Ollino

Client: Zito Living

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza Winner in Imitako Category

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The Design

About Capsule Sofa Igizwe n'Ibice Bihuzwa

Capsule ni sofa igizwe n'ibice bihuzwa yateguriwe ahantu ho kubamo. Igishushanyo cyayo gikurikiza imvugo yoroshye ihuza uburanga bwa kera n'ubw'ejo hazaza, ifite imiterere y'uruziga yakuye ubuhumekero ku gikonoshwa kizamuka kiva mu butaka. Aho gushyira amaboko hakozwe nk'ubuso bworoshye, ku buryo abantu bashobora kwiyorosa no kuruhukira ku sofa yose, atari ku ntebe gusa. Capsule ikozwe mu ifomu yoroshye kandi itwikiriwe n'umwenda urambuka ufite imiterere y'umutiba w'inzuki ifite ibipimo bitatu. Hatangwa ibice bitandukanye bihuzwa, ku buryo buri wese ukoresha ashobora kwiyubakira imiterere ye bwite ikwiranye n'icyumba cye.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

Capsule Sofa Igizwe n'Ibice Bihuzwa ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. Capsule Sofa Igizwe n'Ibice Bihuzwa biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Capsule Sofa Igizwe n'Ibice Bihuzwa ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Capsule Sofa embraces a retro-futuristic soft design language, redefining the role of its armrests as more than just structural elements. Designed for ultimate relaxation, it invites users to explore new ways of interacting with their sofa. Now, comfort extends beyond the seat, allowing you to lounge, embrace, and unwind on the armrests, making full use of the sofa's entire surface.
Dimensions & Packaging: The sofa presents different modules which allow the user to build his how composition with this dimensions: 1750mm × 1250mm × 720mm, 1500mm × 1220mm × 720mm, 1750mm × 1490mm × 720mm
Tags: furniture, sofa, furniture design, living room, living collection, capsule
Production Technology: The sofa is crafted from plush soft foam and enveloped in an elastic fabric featuring a unique three-dimensional honeycomb texture, adding both visual depth and tactile comfort.
Design Challenge: As mentioned before the most challenging part was designing an iconic product who can be accepted by the market.
Research: The challenge began with the goal of designing an iconic product, one that defies trends and stands out from the ordinary. From the initial sketches, we explored soft, inviting shapes instead of the rigid, serious forms that dominate the furniture industry today. The color palette focused on pastel tones, with the first concept emerging in a soothing, soft pink. To emphasize relaxation and friendliness, we reimagined the armrests, traditionally structural and overlooked, transforming them into the most comfortable and inviting parts of the sofa.
Inspiration: The Capsule Sofa embodies nature’s rebirth, inspired by a pod emerging from the earth with grace and elegance. More than just furniture, it symbolizes growth, blending raw natural beauty with refined craftsmanship. Each curve tells a story of transformation, where sophistication meets organic form. A timeless piece, it brings the serene essence of nature into your home, celebrating the harmony of design and the elegance that springs from the earth.
Project Duration: The project started in early June 2024 and the first product presentation happened at the Shanghai Furniture Fair in September 2024. At the end of the year has been awarded during the Guangzhou Design week with the Kapok Product Design Award 2024.
Operation Flow: As mentioned earlier, the key features include the flexibility to customize the structure using various modules and the innovative armrest design, which allows you to utilize the entire sofa surface for ultimate relaxation.
Image Credits: ZITO LIVING FURNITURECO.,LTD