Cube Sofa e Aofia ai Laulau e Saya Takamine

O le mamanu Cube Sofa e Aofia ai Laulau e Saya Takamine o se manumalo maualuga tele o le fa'ailoga mamalu 2026 A' Design Award Uʻamea i le Vaega Tauva Mamanu Meafale.

UʻameaMeafale· 2026

Cube Sofa e Aofia ai Laulau

na mamanuina e Saya Takamine

Tagata Fa'atau: Saya Takamine

Manumalo o le A' Design Award Uʻamea i le Vaega Meafale

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Lanu

Le Mamanu

E Uiga ia Cube Sofa e Aofia ai Laulau

O lenei mea faitino e maua le musumusuga mai le eseesega o le sima ma le lanu meamata o loo maua i siosiomaga faaleaai o aso taitasi. O elemene faanatura ua faaliliuina i se gagana mamanu faakiometi. O le foliga vaaia o luga e faamanatu mai ai le sima ua susu i timuga, a o ie e faaalia ai le gaogaosa ma le le tutusa o meafaitino. O teuteuga lanu efuefu maalili ma se fala laulau e tasi lona lanu e faamamafa ai le foliga o le pito i luga ma sootaga o lanu. O le limu faafoliga ua faafefiloi e faaoo mai ai se foliga faanatura e taofiofia ae mafai ona iloa. E ala i le puleaina ma le faaeteete o le lautele ma le maualuga, ua ausia ai e lenei mea faitino le paleni vaaia i totonu o lona siosiomaga.

Le Fa'ailogaina

E Uiga i le A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Cube Sofa e Aofia ai Laulau, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina Cube Sofa e Aofia ai Laulau e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai Cube Sofa e Aofia ai Laulau ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

I Tua o le Mamanu

Pepa Fa'asalalau

Fa'amaoniaga, sui o le 'au ma fa'amatalaga fa'atekinisi na saunia e le tagata mamanu.

Uiga Fa'apitoa: Cube is a modular furniture piece that integrates seating and surface functions within a unified, sculptural form.
The texture of concrete is expressed through a curated combination of different fabrics which is achieving a solid appearance with tactile softness.
Inspired by Karesansui, faux moss representing plants is arranged in a natural and restrained yet noticeable balance. The three blocks have different aspect ratios, translating the accidental beauty found in natural concrete cracks into geometric design. The inverted trapezoidal form provides a wide, comfortable seat while minimizing floor contact, allowing the piece to harmonize with the surrounding space.
Fua & Fa'apipi'i: Depth 600 mm x Width 650 mm x Seat Height 370 mm
Fa'ailoga: Sofa, Table, Concrete, Greenery, Plants, Moss, Contrast, Artificial, Urban Landscape
Tekonolosi Gaosiga: The internal structure is primarily made of plywood, achieving a lightweight form while maintaining the appearance of concrete. The two sofa cubes incorporate cushioning materials and soft, tactile fabrics, creating seating surfaces that visually resemble concrete yet remain comfortable and inviting.
Lu'itau o le Mamanu: Determining the taper angle of the base and achieving a realistic visual balance were major challenges. Even a one degree difference in the taper significantly affected the overall impression and proportions, requiring the examination of numerous 3D models. In pursuit of realism, extensive experimentation was conducted to identify the optimal fabric combinations and paint color adjustments to express the texture of concrete.
Su'esu'ega: In the process of translating the concept into a product, existing furniture was researched and evaluated based on real world usability. This informed a balance between visual appeal and functional comfort. From the structural framework to the upholstery, the piece was repeatedly examined and refined from a makers perspective, leading to continuous improvements throughout the production process.
Fa'aosofia: This project draws inspiration from the contrast between the inorganic, artificial concrete that fills urban environments and the greenery that sprouts powerfully from its crevices. It aims to transform the relationship between artificial outdoor elements and the modest yet vigorous vitality of the plants thriving within them into an indoor object at a scale suitable for everyday living spaces.
Umi o le Poloketi: The project started in June 2025 and finished September 2025 in Okinawa, Japan
Fa'agasologa o Galuega: Of the three cubes, two function as cushioned sofas and one as a wooden table. The table can hold drinks or books, encouraging communication with others, while also allowing a single user to relax comfortably with ample space. While the concept is fully expressed when all three cubes are combined, each cube can also be used independently, allowing flexible arrangements depending on the occasion and environment.
Fa'aaloaloga o Ata: Image #1-5: Saya Takamine, Hiroto Nakamura