Icyuma Imitako · 2026
Virella Imbavu
- Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma 2026 in Imitako
- CLIENT: Ghazal
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 5,241
- Verification code 355EE75039 · Verify this award
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About Virella Imbavu
Iyi gishushanyo gihumekewe n'imiterere y'umubyizi ihuza n'ahantu h'imijyi, kandi gifite imiterere y'ibiti yizingiyemo igaragaza imyivugurura n'ihinduka. Gihuza ibimera bibisi, intebe, n'urumuri ruciriritse kugira ngo gishyireho isano iringaniye hagati y'ubwiza, imikorere, n'uburambe. Iyi miterere igizwe n'ibice bishobora guhindurwa kandi yashushanyijwe yubahiriza imiterere y'umubiri, igashyigikira ituze n'imikoranire mu bantu. Ibikoresho birimo ibiti birambye, ibyuma bishyigikira, n'urumuri rwa LED rwinjizwamo, bigatuma yorohera kandi igaragara mu turere dutandukanye tw'imijyi.
About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma
Virella Imbavu ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Virella Imbavu biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Virella Imbavu yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.
Press Kit
- 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.
