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Jazz Knižnica by Yilmaz Dogan

Jazz Knižnica by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Železná cena A' Design Award in Dizajn nábytku Competition Category.


ŽeleznáNábytok· 2025

Jazz Knižnica

by Yilmaz Dogan

Client: QZENS Furniture

Železná cena A' Design Award Winner in Nábytok Category

10,651

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The Design

About Jazz Knižnica

Knižnica Jazz čerpá inšpiráciu z Art Deco dvadsiatych rokov 20. storočia a éry jazzu, spájajúc historickú eleganciu so súčasným dizajnom. Jej plynulé línie a krivky pripomínajúce tvar saxofónu sa kombinujú s integrovanými LED pásmi, ktoré vytvárajú teplé, jemné prechody evokujúce osvetlenie jazzových klubov. Dizajn obsahuje matný čierny lakový povrch s medenými akcentmi, ktoré v svetle získavajú na hĺbke, CNC rezané drevené panely a laserom rezané kovové detaily. Vyvážený systém políc a inovatívne techniky difúzie svetla zabezpečujú funkčnosť aj estetickú príťažlivosť.

The Recognition

About the Železná cena A' Design Award

Jazz Knižnica je laureát Železnej ceny A' Design Award, prestížneho uznania udeľovaného dobrým dizajnom, ktoré spĺňajú profesionálne a priemyselné požiadavky očakávané od dobre navrhnutých výtvorov. Laureáti Železnej ceny preukazujú veľkú zručnosť, vysokú špecializáciu, odborné porozumenie a tvorivé schopnosti svojich tvorcov. Od Jazz Knižnica sa očakáva, že bude vysoko cenený, obdivovaný a milovaný výtvor, ktorý je praktický a inovatívny. Tento dizajn ocenený Železnou cenou A' Design Award zahŕňa najlepšie postupy v odvetví a má kompetentné technické vlastnosti spojené s know-how a talentom. Vďaka svojej dôkladnosti si Jazz Knižnica zaslúži rešpekt a jeho úlohou je prinášať zlepšenia kvality života, ktoré pomáhajú robiť svet lepším miestom.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Jazz Bookcase, inspired by the Art Deco style of the 1920's and the vibrant atmosphere of the Jazz Age, presents a modern, contemporary look with its fluid lines, curves, and contours.
Integrated Led strips evoke the era’s lively ambiance, creating warm, soft color transitions that add depth and allure to both the product and its surroundings. This interplay of light and form transforms the bookcase into more than just a storage unit it becomes an artistic statement within a space.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width: 130 cm, Height: 224 cm, Depth: 40 cm. Five shelf compartments, copper colored interior surface, and side panels with integrated Led lighting. Its fluid lines and light play create a strong focal point in the space.
Tags
Jazz, Art Deco, Jazz Age, Bookcase, Copper, Elegance, Led, Modern, Desıgn, Luxury
Production Technology
The Jazz Bookcase features an exterior body with a matte black lacquer finish and a special coating in copper color that deepens with light. cnc cut wood panels support fluid forms, while laser-cut metallic details complete the integrity. Integrated Led lights soften the light on the surface, creating a dimmed atmosphere. The shelving system perfectly balances functionality with aesthetics.
Design Challenge
Achieving an organic harmony between light and form became one of the greatest technical challenges of the design. Special light diffusion techniques were developed to ensure flawless light distribution on the copper surface. The contrast between the matte exterior body and the metallic shine of the interior surface was meticulously balanced to create a dynamic and striking design language.
Research
Research on the synthesis of 1920s Art Deco aesthetics, music, and interior lighting led to the integration of form and light balance in this bookcase. The abstraction of saxophone forms and the lighting of dim jazz clubs, incorporated into the design of the bookcase, became the fundamental starting point of the project.
Inspiration
Art Deco, with its geometric shapes, elegant lines, luxurious details, and the Jazz Age, representing energetic jazz music, the rise of entertainment, and the pursuit of freedom by women, define the spirit of the 1920's.
Jazz captures this essence by merging history with contemporary design. Inspired by the saxophone’s curving form, its side panels create a melodic flow. The warm glow of Jazz Age nightclubs is reimagined through the interior illumination, bringing the era’s ambiance to life.
Project Duration
The project started in February 2023 in Milan and was completed in May 2024. It was developed and prototyped in Ankara, in collaboration with expert artisans and lighting engineers.
Operation Flow
Jazz is designed to interact with both the user and the surrounding space dynamically. The built-in Led lighting provides atmospheric illumination, reflecting the mysterious atmosphere of jazz clubs, enhances the mood of the environment.
The curved structure encourages intuitive organization, allowing books, decorative objects and personal items to be displayed in a visually engaging way. It serves as both a functional and decorative piece based on the user's preferences and lighting settings.
Image Credits
A. Murat ARIK
Erinç ULUSOY
Giray AYDOS

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