The First One Akameza ko ku ruhande rw'igitanda na Luisa Gonzalez Mijares

Umushinga The First One Akameza ko ku ruhande rw'igitanda wa Luisa Gonzalez Mijares ni uwatsinze igihembo cyubahwa cyane 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma mu Cyiciro cy'Ihiganwa cya Igishushanyo cy'Imitako.

IcyumaImitako· 2026

The First One Akameza ko ku ruhande rw'igitanda

na Luisa Gonzalez Mijares

Umukiriya: Luisa Gonzalez Mjares

Uwatsinze Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma mu Cyiciro cya Imitako

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Ibyerekeye The First One Akameza ko ku ruhande rw'igitanda

Iki kabati gihuza ubukorikori bwa kera bw'ibiti n'imiterere igezweho, hakoreshejwe ibiti bya teak byongeye gukoreshwa hamwe n'umupanga w'ibiti bya birch. Ubuhanga bwa kera mu guhuza ibiti hamwe n'imirimo ikorwa n'amaboko byerekana ubukorikori, naho imiterere y'utubaho duteranye hamwe n'amabara atandukanye bitanga ireme rigezweho. Utubaho dufite imiterere itandukanye dutanga imiterere igaragara n'igicucu kigenda gihinduka uko urugi rwimuka, byongeraho imbaraga zishimishije n'ubuhanzi. Iri huzwa rishimangira uburyo bwa kera mu gihe ryinjizamo ibikoresho bigezweho, bigaragaza imikorere n'ubwumvikane.

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Ibyerekeye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

The First One Akameza ko ku ruhande rw'igitanda 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. The First One Akameza ko ku ruhande rw'igitanda 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. The First One Akameza ko ku ruhande rw'igitanda yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

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Dosiye y'Itangazamakuru

Amazina y'abagize uruhare, abagize itsinda n'amakuru y'ubuhanga byatanzwe n'umuhanzi.

Ibintu Bidasanzwe: This cabinet blends traditional woodworking with modern flair using reclaimed solid teak and Birch Plywood. Classic joinery and hand-finishing highlight craftsmanship, while slatted designs and contrasting tones add a contemporary edge. The textured slats create optical illusions and shifting shadows as the door moves, infusing playful dynamism and art into the piece. This fusion respects heritage techniques while embracing innovative design, making it both functional and expressive.
Ibipimo n'Ipaki: Hight 500mm, Width 400mm, Depth 300mm
Ibibazo Fatizo: Furniture, Reclaimed, wood, plywood, optical illusion, stability, art
Ikoranabuhanga ryo Guteza Imbere: This furniture piece blends traditional and modern woodworking. Dovetail joints create a sturdy, classic drawer, while marriage joints ensure precise wood connections. Biscuit joinery strengthens the carcass, and teak edge lipping enhances plywood durability and elegance. Hand-routed grooves hold teak slats, creating a striking optical illusion and floating effect.
Ikibazo cy'Ishusho: The creative challenge was to transform the proportions given by the guidelines into something aesthetically acceptable or pleasing to my criteria by the incorporation of optical illusions in the design to distract the eye from the given proportions.
Ubushakashatsi: Crafting solid wood furniture in coastal Cornwall remains a challenge due to high humidity over 80 in uninsulated 1700s1800s stone cottages and sea breezes, causing wood to swell warp and loosen joints affecting function look and durability. Combining traditional joinery with stable birch plywood and reclaimed teak which resists moisture and salty air ensures furniture stays structurally sound in Cornish coastal climate The piece has been tested in various environments to prove its stability
Ibyatumye Habaho: This furniture design project came from my studies. I had to work with set proportions, one drawer and one door. I did not find the guidelines nor proportions appealing, therfore I experimented with optical illusions to make the drawer and door blend, and visually giving the piece a lighter floating perception. I drew inspiration from Carlos Cruz Diez, the clean lines of Japanese design and from the conviction that any object can blend with art and functionality.
Igihe cy'Umushinga: The project started in February 2024 and ended in July 2024 in the Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall, UK.
The piece remained in exhibition in the College gallery for a another year when they offered to but it from me. Sadly I had to decline the offer at the time, but might consider donating it to them instead at some point in the future.
Uburyo bw'Imikorere: The operation and interaction of this furniture piece are intentionally subtle, designed to conceal any obvious function while integrating decorative elements as operational handles, The vertical teak slats a whilst a aesthetic feature doubles as handles for both the door and the traditional drawer creating a seamless flow. Opening the door reveals the interior while pulling the drawer engages the same slatted design blending utility with art. This interplay ensures the units purpose remains discreet inviting users to explore its kinetic charm and optical illusions through tactile engagement enhancing both form and function.
Abagize Itsinda: Luisa Gonzalez Mijares
Abafotoye: All images
Photographer : Remi Cribb