Flowerblock Polica by Mizuki Chinen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje pohištva Competition Category.
SrebrnaPohištvo· 2026
Flowerblock Polica
Client: Chinen Mizuki
Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Pohištvo Category
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The Design
About Flowerblock Polica
Flowerblock je polica, zasnovana tako, da služi hkrati kot shranjevalno pohištvo in kot predelna stena prostora. Oblikovanje je navdihnjeno s cvetličnimi bloki (flower blocks), betonskimi enotami z geometrijskimi ažurnimi vzorci, ki se uporabljajo v okinavski arhitekturi in filtrirajo močno sončno svetlobo, hkrati pa prepuščajo zrak. Reže med škatlami dajejo polici lahek in odprt videz. Palice iz nerjavečega jekla povezujejo škatle za stabilnost, masiven beli jesen podpira nosilne točke, vezana plošča pa zmanjšuje skupno težo. Polica nima hrbtne plošče, zato jo je mogoče postaviti ob steno ali na sredino prostora.
The Recognition
About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award
Flowerblock Polica je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Flowerblock Polica se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Flowerblock Polica je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This shelf deliberately leaves space between boxes, creating an overall cool and light impression. Light and air pass through the gaps, reducing visual pressure and creating a pleasant sense of openness in the space. Its open, airy presence, reminiscent of Okinawa's climate, evokes a refreshing feel even in hot seasons, bringing a gentle rhythm to the room it occupies. It is a design that considers not only functionality but also visual coolness.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 2000mm x 400mm x 1020mm
- Tags
- Shelf, Design, Furniture, Furniture design,
- Production Technology
- Stainless steel rods connect the boxes, ensuring durability and stability. The surfaces where these rods are inserted utilize solid white ash wood for its superior strength, providing robust support to load-bearing areas. Meanwhile, plywood is used for other sections to achieve overall weight reduction.
- Design Challenge
- To make the structure viable, we went through numerous trials and errors. Ensuring sufficient strength and stability proved particularly challenging. However, increasing strength inevitably added weight, so we also struggled to balance robustness with lightness.
- Research
- We conducted a durability test to verify how much weight the two stainless steel rods can withstand.
- Inspiration
- This shelf was designed inspired by Flower Blocks widely used in the architecture of my hometown, Okinawa. Flower Blocks are concrete blocks featuring geometric openwork patterns. They possess the characteristic of blocking strong sunlight while allowing pleasant breezes to pass through, combining practicality and decorative appeal. I focused on this functional beauty and incorporated a structure conscious of pathways for light and wind into the shelf's design.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced in Okinawa in April 2025.
- Operation Flow
- This shelving unit is intentionally designed without a back panel, allowing it to serve not only as storage furniture but also as a partition that gently divides a room. By not completely blocking sightlines or light, it maintains an open feel while enabling zoning according to purpose. Another key feature is its flexibility in placement it can be installed not only against walls but also in the center of a room or near windows. It adapts flexibly to changes in lifestyle and spatial usage.
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