Emerge Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Nalka Gidaarka by Seyedsajad Jalalsadat is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Alaabta Iftiinka iyo Nalallada Competition Category.
BirIftiin· 2026
Emerge Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Nalka Gidaarka
Client: Bayerstark
Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Iftiin Category
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The Design
About Emerge Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Nalka Gidaarka
Qoraalka Buugga: Emerge waxay muujinaysaa iftiinka oo ah astaanta runta iyo xorriyadda aadanaha oo lagu hayo cadaadis. Iyadoo lagu xidhay dhex mug dhismo oo cufan, iftiinka si ula kac ah ayaa loo qariyay, hase yeeshee wuu sii jira waxaanu si tartiib ah ugu dhaqaaqaa dibadda isagoo ka soo baxaya furimo qeexan. Xariiqda toosan ee dhexe waxay calaamadeynaysaa jabinta go'aan qaadashada, halkaas oo tamarta la cabudhiyay ay muuqato. Naqshaddu waxay muujinaysaa lama huraanka joogitaanka, iyadoo tilmaamaysa in xataa cadaadis buuxa hoostiisa, iftiinka, sida runta iyo xorriyadda, ugu dambeyntii uu helayo waddadiisa.
The Recognition
About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award
Emerge Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Nalka Gidaarka waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Emerge Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Nalka Gidaarka waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Emerge Shaqada Aasaasiga ah: Nalka Gidaarka waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Emerge is a wall luminaire shaped as a closed geometric volume that conceals and modulates illumination. The light source remains entirely hidden, allowing light to manifest as a controlled presence rather than a visible element. The inner surface is precisely calibrated to reinforce reflection and maintain luminous clarity. This deliberate containment transforms light into a spatial event. The dialogue between the solid exterior and the emerging glow establishes a distinct architectural identity, articulating transition from enclosure to revelation while preserving composure and seamless integration within the built environment.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Emerge features two high efficiency linear LED modules with a total power of 15W delivering up to 1000 lumens for indirect architectural lighting. The internal reflector improves optical efficiency and ensures glare free illumination. Standard configuration includes 3000K with CRI above 90, optional 3500K and 4000K, and dimmable drivers including 0 to 10V and DALI. Aluminum 6063 structure ensures durability. Dimensions 630 mm H 520 mm W 40 mm D.
- Tags
- lighting, architectural, emergence, freedom, truth, indirect, controlled, aluminum, minimal
- Production Technology
- Emerge is manufactured from 3mm aluminum 6063 sheet using precision laser cutting and folding, eliminating the need for tooling and minimizing material waste. The inner surface is finished in white to improve light reflection and efficiency. A concealed internal reflector controls light distribution and eliminates glare. The fixture uses a simple pin based wall mount system for fast installation. Finishes include durable powder coating or anodizing.
- Design Challenge
- A key challenge was creating a fully enclosed form that allows light to emerge while maintaining structural integrity and visual clarity. Achieving sufficient illumination required precise aperture calibration and internal reflectance optimization. The solution involved separating exterior and interior surface finishes to enhance light efficiency while preserving the monolithic appearance and enabling simple mold free manufacturing.
- Research
- The research investigates how controlled apertures within a closed architectural volume can shape light perception and spatial experience. By studying aperture geometry, internal reflectance, and indirect illumination behavior, the design enables light to emerge without exposing its source. Prototyping and material testing confirmed that a high reflectance interior significantly improves luminous efficiency and wall clarity, resulting in a lighting object that balances symbolic expression, functional performance, and efficient production.
- Inspiration
- Emerge expresses the moment when freedom comes into existence. Light is contained within a closed and controlled form, symbolizing truth and human presence held under pressure and silence. Over time, illumination defines its own path outward, not by exposure but by persistence. The central opening marks the first act of emergence, while surrounding apertures reflect gradual release, conveying that even under confinement, light ultimately asserts its presence and becomes visible.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed in 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
- Operation Flow
- Emerge functions through indirect, controlled illumination. The concealed internal light source emits light that is guided through engineered apertures and a central vertical opening. This arrangement prevents direct glare while creating clear directional presence and ambient reflection. Interaction is passive and architectural, designed to operate continuously as a wall integrated object. The user experiences a gradual visual transition as light defines itself through form rather than exposure.
- Patents
- All rights reserved. Copyrights belong to Seyedsajad Jalalsadat, 2026.
- Team Members
- Seyedsajad Jalalsadat
- Image Credits
- Image #1 : Illustrator Seyedsajad Jalalsadat, 2026
Image #2 : Illustrator Seyedsajad Jalalsadat, 2026
Image #3 : Illustrator Seyedsajad Jalalsadat, 2026
Image #4 : Illustrator Seyedsajad Jalalsadat, 2026
Image #5 : Illustrator Seyedsajad Jalalsadat, 2026
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