Naqshadda Uni Primary Function: Miiska Dhinaca ah ee Uni oo uu sameeyey Xubai Li waa mid aad u sharaf badan oo ku guulaysatay tartanka qaybta Naqshadeynta Farnijarka ee 2026 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award.
NaxaasFarnijar· 2026
Uni Primary Function: Miiska Dhinaca ah ee Uni
Xubai Li uu sameeyay
Macmiilka: Xubai Li
Ku Guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award ee Qaybta Farnijar
Ku Guuleystaha Abaalmarinta La Xaqiijiyey
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Wax ku saabsan Uni Primary Function: Miiska Dhinaca ah ee Uni
Book Text: Uni waxay isku dartaa dusha gudaha iyo bannaanka si ay u abuurto qaabab aan caadi ahayn. Iyadoo dhiirigelin ka heshay origami iyo bannaanka taban, Xubai Li wuxuu u naqshadeeyay isagoo ka samaynaya xaansho aluminium ah oo fidsan oo u rogaya cabbir saddex-cabbir leh. Iyadoo laga sii kordhiyay tusaalooyin ah jeexa lix iyo tobnaad ilaa qaab-tijaabo cabbir buuxa ah, waxay gaartaa xasilooni iyada oo loo marayo joomateri ku salaysan laalaadka. Loogu talagalay deegaanada magaalooyinka, Uni waxay u shaqaysaa labadaba sida miis iyo shay madax-bannaan, iyadoo bixisa bannaan taban oo aan caqabad lahayn iyo dhaqdhaqaaq u ah nolosha istuudiyaha casriga ah halka ay sii xafidayso muuqaal aan dhib lahayn.
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Wax ku saabsan Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award
Uni Primary Function: Miiska Dhinaca ah ee Uni 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. Uni Primary Function: Miiska Dhinaca ah ee Uni 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. Uni Primary Function: Miiska Dhinaca ah ee Uni si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.
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Xirmada Warbaahinta
Shahaadooyinka, xubnaha kooxda iyo faahfaahinta farsamada ee uu bixiyay naqshadeeluhu.
- Sifooyinka Gaarka ah
- Uni is a singular, continuous form that transmutes a flat aluminum sheet into a sophisticated, freestanding volume. By blurring the line between interior and exterior, the design achieves a structural duality where the tabletop and base exist as one uninterrupted gesture. Its innovation lies in this seamless geometry, offering a sculptural aesthetic that redefines traditional furniture assembly through minimalist rationale. This piece was designed by Xubai Li and manufactured by Bestcase in New York, United States, in a collaboration program, led by Rhode Island School of Design.
- Cabbirka & Qaabaynta
- 533 mm × 508 mm × 457 mm
- Summado
- industrial decor, aluminum furniture, minimalist design, side table, sheet metal, sculptural furniture, origami
- Tiknoloojiyada Soo Saarka
- Uni is made with 5052 Aluminum sheet in .25-inch thickness. The process can be divided into three simple stages: 1. Roller Bending and Brake Press Bending 2. Edge Welding 3. Sand and Standard Waxed Finish to preserve the original aesthetic of the raw material.
- Caqabadda Naqshadda
- The main challenge was finding a form that elegantly embodies the essence of origami while adapting to harsh sheet metal processes. Every additional pressed piece introduced unwanted aesthetic noise. To solve this, we minimized assembly to a singular, continuous form. We also bypassed standard industry powder coating; instead, a simple waxed finish preserved the aluminum's subtle shine, reducing maintenance while celebrating the material's raw, industrial elegance.
- Cilmi-baadhis
- The research for Uni was a hybrid of theoretical exploration and material investigation. The primary objective was to subvert traditional expectations of furniture by blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. The study sought to translate the philosophical principles of origami—transforming a flat, meaningless plane into a meaningful 3D volume—into a functional furniture silhouette.
The methodology employed a "form-from-flatness" approach, utilizing comparative analysis of contemporary sheet metal furniture and traditional origami techniques. Data collection included a literature review of origami philosophy and an analysis of Asian aesthetic principles regarding "negative space" as a poetic element. Additionally, market data from furniture e-commerce platforms was analyzed to identify consumer trends in urban high-density housing.
Technical feasibility was established through consultations with manufacturing specialists to define production constraints. Physical experimentation involved a rigorous iterative prototyping process:
Initial Phase: One-sixteenth and one-quarter scale models were used to test folding geometry.
Testing Phase: Full-scale models were constructed from plastic and strength-enhanced corrugated boards (0.25-inch thickness) to simulate final material behavior.
Review Phase: Interviews with design professionals were conducted to evaluate the aesthetic impact and functional utility of the prototypes.
The research revealed a market gap for pieces that balance "visual openness" with sculptural presence. A key insight was that studio and condo dwellers increasingly prioritize furniture that provides "breathing room" through negative space without sacrificing artistic permanence. Uni impacts the design field by offering a dual-purpose solution: a minimalist utility surface and a monumental sculpture. By utilizing blank space as a functional element, the design addresses the need for openness in small architectural footprints. - Dhiirrigelinta
- Inspired by origami, Uni explores the transformation of a two-dimensional aluminum plane into a self-supporting, multi-dimensional volume. The design utilizes fundamental roller bending techniques to transform a single sheet into a sophisticated, freestanding object. By eliminating traditional joinery in favor of a singular, continuous gesture, Uni achieves structural integrity.
- Muddada Mashruuca
- The project started its design process in February 2024 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, and finished its first edition for manufacturing in May 2025 in New York, United States, and was first exhibited in International Contemporary Furniture Fair 2025 in New York City, United States, and the Convention Center in the same month, in Rhode Island, United States.
- Socodka Hawlgalka
- Uni isn't just a table; it's functional art. You interact with it by placing items on its surface or simply admiring it. As you walk around the room, its folded metal design visually transforms from a solid block into an airy, open sculpture. It performs better than standard furniture because it serves dual purposes: it provides a handy resting spot for everyday objects while elevating your space as a beautiful, free-floating centerpiece that doesn't need to be hidden away.
- Amaanta Sawirrada
- Image #1: Photographer Jonah Takagi, Uni, 2025.
Image #2: Creator Xubai Li, Uni, 2025.
Image #3: Creator Xubai Li, Uni, 2025.
Image #4: Creator Xubai Li, Uni, 2025.
Image #5: Creator Xubai Li, Uni, 2025.
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