Warp Primary Function: Marwaxadda Saqafka by Aaron Liang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qalabka Guriga Competition Category.
NaxaasQalabka Guriga· 2026
Warp Primary Function: Marwaxadda Saqafka
by Aaron Liang
Client: Aerahaus
Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Qalabka Guriga Category
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About Warp Primary Function: Marwaxadda Saqafka
Book Text: Suuq ay buux dhaafiyeen waxyaabaha caadiga ah, Marwaxadda Saqafka ee Warp waxay u soo baxaysaa sidii tallaabo geesinimo leh oo ka soo horjeedda quruxda dhaqameed ee marwaxadaha saqafka. Qaabkeeda dareeraha ah ee si aan dhammaad lahayn u qalloocan wuxuu saqaf kasta u beddelaa go'aan joomatari firfircoon, isla markiiba naftiisa ka soocaya falaaraha bannaan ee fidsan iyo naqshadaha jirka caadiga ah ee muddo dheer xukumayay qaybtan. Laakiin Warp ma aha oo kaliya muuqaalka. In kasta oo muuqaalkeeda casriga ah ee hormuudka ah, waxay bixisaa fudaydka habka rakibaadda saddexda tallaabo ah, taasoo naqshadda mustaqbalka u keenaysa meelaha maalin walba.
The Recognition
About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award
Warp Primary Function: Marwaxadda Saqafka waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Warp Primary Function: Marwaxadda Saqafka waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Warp Primary Function: Marwaxadda Saqafka si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Warp Ceiling Fan reimagines what a ceiling fixture can be, a striking, infinitely warped silhouette creating an immersive visual experience that is instantly iconic. With its distinctive geometric form, Warp stands in bold contrast to the flat planes and conventional shapes of traditional ceiling fans. With a streamline install process functionality for low ceiling apartment needs beyond aesthetics, Warp integrates wireless smart controls, where innovation moves both air and imagination.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- (W) 1320 mm x 310 mm (H)
- Tags
- Ceiling fan, Minimalist, Balanced, Energy Efficient Fan, Thematic Ceiling Fan, Luxury Home Interior, Designed With Singapore
- Production Technology
- The Warp was developed first to test its airflow enhancing shape Its interlocking blades form a stable triangle eliminating the need for blade holders and reducing vibration and noise Screws are hidden deep in the assembly for a clean look and smoother airflow With a Energy Efficient motor Warp delivers higher airflow than standard fans Its flush design suits low ceilings and the wind shear proof mount ensures wobble free quiet operation
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part of the research activity was refining the initial design sketches to make it practical for generating more airflow in a lightweight assembly.
- Research
- This type of research is about the application of aerodynamic principles to generate more airflow on a ceiling device while maintaining its own unique design identity that can be identified instantly.
The methodology involved studying conventional flat planed ceiling fan assembly and experimenting to reduce the excess parts count, weight, that contributes towards vibration, and wind noise to occur reducing overall efficiency.
The research objectives revolved around creating an easy to assemble design that is lightweight,yet functional and unique by applying the study or aerodynamics to reduce wind drag, and harness a higher airflow rate in comparision to traditional ceiling fans. - Inspiration
- Inspired by the concave form of airline engines and the dynamic flow of a 3-spoke jet propeller, the Warp DC Smart Energy Efficient Ceiling Fan was designed to leave a bold impression. Its high-curvature, contoured shape reduces drag and boosts efficiency, blending aerodynamic performance with a striking, unconventional design.
- Project Duration
- The project started in December 2023 in Singapore and finished in November 2024 in Singapore.
- Operation Flow
- The Warp ceiling fan offers six speed control with dual direction airflow clockwise and counterclockwise via remote For advanced applications it supports variable voltage control for integration with commercial and building management systems It also comes with voice control ready and smart control functions for use with Google Home Alexa Smart Life application and more
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