Virella Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Thepa ea ka tlung by Ghazaleh Abbasian

Virella Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Thepa ea ka tlung by Ghazaleh Abbasian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Fenitjhara Competition Category.

TšepeFenitjhara· 2026

Virella Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Thepa ea ka tlung

by Ghazaleh Abbasian

Client: Ghazal

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Fenitjhara Category

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The Design

About Virella Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Thepa ea ka tlung

Moralo ona o bululetsoe ke libopeho tsa tlhaho tse sebelisanang le libaka tsa litoropo 'me o na le sebopeho sa lehong se sothehang se hlalosang motsamao le phetoho. O kopanya limela, litulo, le leseli le bonolo ho theha kamano e leka-lekaneng pakeng tsa botle, ts'ebetso, le ho tšoarella. Sebopeho sena se na le likarolo tse kopanngoang 'me se entsoe ka tsela e nepahetseng ho latela maqhubu a 'mele, e tšehetsang phomolo le ho sebelisana le batho. Lisebelisoa li kenyelletsa lehong le tiileng, litšehetso tsa tšepe, le leseli la LED le kopantsoeng le tikoloho, le tlatsetsang ho fetoheng le boteng ba sona ka har'a maemo a fapaneng a litoropo.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Virella Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Thepa ea ka tlung ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Virella Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Thepa ea ka tlung e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Virella Tšebetso ea Mantlha: Thepa ea ka tlung e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design stands out through its sculptural wooden form that seamlessly integrates seating, greenery, and lighting. The twisted geometry enhances ergonomic comfort while maintaining visual dynamism. Its modular structure allows flexible placement in various urban contexts, promoting both social interaction and ecological awareness.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height = 30 cm, Diameter = 30 cm
Tags: Furniture, Sustainable, Bench, Public space.
Production Technology: The product is composed of wooden planks in varying lengths, a linear LED light, and metal supports that ensure the bench remains level.
Design Challenge: The main challenge is creating a piece that can be used for seating in public spaces while being both environmentally friendly and made from natural materials . At the same time, it must respect personal boundaries, bringing people together in a way that allows them to feel comfortable and at ease.
Research: This qualitative research explores how urban furniture design shapes user behavior and social interaction. Using observations, interviews, and ergonomic analysis, it found that thoughtful design guides behavior, respects boundaries, and fosters social harmony. The study highlights integrating ergonomics, psychology, and aesthetics to create inclusive, user-centered urban spaces.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the continuity of natural forms and their interaction with the urban environment. The gradual twist of the wooden structure evokes a sense of movement, flexibility, and transformation. Integrating greenery within the form symbolized the return of natural life to urban spaces, where contemporary design, functionality, and environmental sustainability find a balanced harmony.
Project Duration: Two months - Melbourne, Australia
Operation Flow: The overall design of this product is composed of wooden planks arranged side by side, forming a twisted parametric shape. In the upper surface and central section of the bench, some of these planks are removed to create space for planting flowers and greenery. A linear LED light is integrated beneath the bench, following its curved form to illuminate the surrounding area in harmony with the design.
Team Members: Ghazaleh Abbasian