Umushinga Balanco Sofa wa Daniel Coutinho ni uwatsinze igihembo cyubahwa cyane 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza mu Cyiciro cy'Ihiganwa cya Igishushanyo cy'Imitako.

IfezaImitako· 2026

Balanco Sofa

na Daniel Coutinho

Umukiriya: Daniel Coutinho Estudio

Uwatsinze Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza mu Cyiciro cya Imitako

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Imigereranyo

Ibyerekeye Balanco Sofa

Balanco ni sofa igizwe n'ibice bishobora guhindurwa (modular) yateguriwe imbere mu mazu ya kijyambere. Iri zina ryerekeza ku ihame ry'ubwubatsi rizwi nka cantilever, rikoreshwa mu kugabanya uburemere bugaragara bw'iki gikoresho. Balanco ihuza urufatiro rumanitse ruboshywemo imyenda, umugongo ukozwe mu mbaho zikomeye n'ameza mato yo ku ruhande akozwe mu ibuye kamere ashyigikiwe n'icyuma. Ahantu hagaragara hafata iki gikoresho hagabanyijwe cyane, ku buryo ubunini bwacyo bugaragara nk'uboroheje. Imbaho zikomeye, umuringa, ibuye, lino, uruhu na velure biremera itandukaniro hagati y'uburemere bw'ibikoresho n'uburyo bigaragara nk'ibyoroheje. Uburebure bwose ni milimetero 3500.

Ishimwe

Ibyerekeye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

Balanco Sofa 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. Balanco Sofa 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. Balanco Sofa ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

Inyuma y'Imigereranyo

Dosiye y'Itangazamakuru

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

Ibintu Bidasanzwe: The structure was conceived to minimize visible support points, reducing the perception of weight in a large-scale piece. The contrast between dense materials and the resulting formal lightness establishes a distinctive structural language. The intentional misalignment reinforces its identity, while the cantilevered side table, supported by a metal base, enhances the sense of suspension and lightness.
Ibipimo n'Ipaki: Modular system composed of a suspended upholstered base, structural solid wood backrest, and integrated natural stone side table with metal support.
Total length: 3500mm Depth: 920mm Seat height: 430mm Total height: 665mm Side table: Total length 700mm:Depth: 700mm
Ibibazo Fatizo: structural lightness, contemporary furniture, Brazilian design, modular sofa, noble materials, structural cantilever, sophistication, authorial design, material contrast, elegance
Ikoranabuhanga ryo Guteza Imbere: The structure was designed with strategic load distribution and visually minimized support points, allowing the suspension effect while maintaining structural integrity. The upholstery uses multi-density foams and coverings in linen, leather, and velvet, applied using advanced upholstery techniques. The combination of structural engineering and construction precision transforms high-density materials into a visually light and continuous expression.
Ikibazo cy'Ishusho: The challenge was to transform a large-scale piece into a visually lightweight volume, requiring structural refi nement, iterative prototyping, and precise control of proportions and materials. The result demonstrates how engineering and design work together to redefi ne structural perception in contemporary furniture.
Ubushakashatsi: Applied research in furniture design focused on the relationship between structure, materiality, and visual perception. The objective was to investigate how structural cantilever and material combinations could reduce the perceived weight of upholstered pieces. The methodology included formal analysis, material experimentation, 3D modeling, and prototyping. The results show that balancing structure and materials redefi nes visual perception, contributing to new approaches in contemporary design.
Ibyatumye Habaho: Architectural and structural references guided the development of a solution that explores visual suspension as a design language. Throughout the process, the investigation of the interaction between solid wood, brass, stone, linen, leather, and velvet guided the search for material balance, where the contrast between physical density and visual lightness defi nes the expression and identity of the piece.
Igihe cy'Umushinga: The project was developed over two months at the brand’s studio in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The process involved conceptual investigation, structural development, and material experimentation, focusing on the integration of visual lightness, stability, and balance between different materials, resulting in a solution that combines technical rigor and contemporary expression.
Uburyo bw'Imikorere: The sofa integrates the seat and side table into a continuous composition, where the cantilevered element expands its functionality without compromising visual lightness. The structure was conceived to reduce the perception of weight, creating a sense of suspension. Unlike conventional solutions, the solid wood backrest is treated as an essential part of the design, allowing the piece to be freely positioned and appreciated from all angles within the space.
Abafotoye: Image 1: photographer: Fernando Crescente Fotografia, Balanco, 2026, Image 2: photographer: Fernando Crescente Fotografia, Balanco, 2026, Image 3: photographer: Fernando Crescente Fotografia, Balanco, 2026, Image 4: photographer: Fernando Crescente Fotografia, Balanco, 2026.
Video: Fernando Crescente Fotografia, Balanco, 2026.