Trustlucent Laulau 'Ai by Sadra Boushehri Design Studio

Trustlucent Laulau 'Ai by Sadra Boushehri Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Auro in Mamanu Meafale Umukuka Competition Category.

AuroMeafale Umukuka· 2025

Trustlucent Laulau 'Ai

by Sadra Boushehri Design Studio

Client: Sadra Boushehri Design Studio

A' Design Award Auro Winner in Meafale Umukuka Category

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The Design

About Trustlucent Laulau 'Ai

O le Trustlucent o se laulau 'ai ua mamanuina e fa'apipi'i i se motu umukuka po o se puipui. O luga o le laulau e iai pito manifinifi ua fa'amalosia i laupapa beech ma se fogāfale oak veneer e 2mm le mafiafia e tetee atu i le susū ma le maseiga. O se fa'avae tioata ua fa'amalosia e 16mm i le foliga o se pyramid ua fa'afeagai i lalo, e lagolago ai le pito i luga ma fa'ataga le malamalama e ui atu i lalo. O feso'ota'iga natia ma se fa'ata'ita'iga alumini foliga-U ua fa'amau i le fola, e taofi mau ai le tioata e aunoa ma se mamafa. E fa'aaogā le laulau mo le 'ai, su'esu'ega ma fa'apotopotoga a'o tumau pea le va'aiga manino i se fa'amalama.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Auro

O le A' Design Award Auro na manumalo ai Trustlucent Laulau 'Ai, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu o le tulaga muamua, matagofie ma maoaʻe. O ē manumalo i le Auro o galuega fou tele, matuā vaai i le lumanaʻi ma susulu e faaalia ai le atamai, le poto ma le tomai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Trustlucent Laulau 'Ai e avea ma mea fou e matuā vivii, e faatulaga ai uiga fou ma tetele, e tuuina mai ai se tau e leʻi iai muamua. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Auro o se galuega ofoofogia, ua faaaloalogia, e aogā tele ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Trustlucent Laulau 'Ai e fatuina ai lagona malosi o le manaʻo, faaosofia le tuinanau, faalauiloa le fatufatuaʻi ma faamalosia i tatou.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Thin, reinforced beech wood edges ensure durability. The 2mm oak veneer surface resists moisture and scratches. A 16mm tempered glass base provides stability while allowing light to pass through. Hidden connections enhance the floating effect, and the inverted pyramid form adds both structural strength and visual intrigue. this element could be attached to any kitchen island or wall for study, gathering or dining.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 1400L x 700W x 750H mm
Weight: 60 kg
Dimensions could be Variable upon request.
Tags: natural oak wood, thin table, floating table, transparent, stable, floating upside-down pyramid, Egyptian inspiration
Production Technology: A special system connects glass and wood without creating stress. The pyramid-shaped base reinforces this bond. The 16mm tempered glass offers durability, while a U-shaped aluminum profile secures it to the floor, preventing movement and absorbing potential forces. This combination ensures long-term stability and structural integrity.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was securing the glass without stress. By reinforcing the cross-section and placing the glass between two wooden layers, we prevented lateral or vertical pressure. Achieving a uniform tabletop surface required precise color selection. Finally, stabilizing the glass was solved with a strong aluminum floor connection.
Research: Due to the glass base, structural analysis was conducted with three engineers to assess stress, shear forces, and glass resistance. They emphasized eliminating all tension, calling the risk glass suicide. The strictest safety measures were applied. Various woods were studied to refine the thin edges, and beech wood was chosen for its strength and elegance, ensuring both durability and aesthetic precision.
Inspiration: The journey began with a client’s request not to cover the window with furniture. Even though Trustlucent is furniture, its design is inspired by trustable, Lucent, and in one word, safe friends, those who support without seeking attention. Strong and reliable yet invisible, they improve life without disruption. The design follows the same philosophy: minimalist, stable, and always ready. Light flows beneath, and its floating presence blends seamlessly, balancing function and elegance.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 in Tehran and finished in October 2023 in Tehran.
Operation Flow: The table occupies minimal space while maintaining strength. Light moves freely beneath it, creating an airy feel. The soft oak veneer is warm to the touch, while the nearly invisible base enhances the floating illusion. Observing from a distance, the inverted pyramid structure emerges, surprising and engaging the viewer.
Team Members: Sadra Boushehri "Creative director"
Najmeh Yavari "Designer"
Mahsa Zarei "Designer"
Tahmineh Saboursadeghzadeh "Designer"
Hadi Dehghan "Visualist"
Image Credits: Sadra Boushehri Design Studio