Flores Kitanda cha Mchana by Joao Demele is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Samani Competition Category.
ShabaSamani· 2026
Flores Kitanda cha Mchana
by Joao Demele
Client: Karams
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Samani Category
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The Design
About Flores Kitanda cha Mchana
Flores ni kitanda cha mchana kilichoundwa kwa ajili ya kuketi kwa starehe na kupumzika. Kipande hiki kina umbo la duara, na sehemu ya kuegemeza mgongo iliyopinda inazunguka kiti mfululizo ili kuunda hisia ya kuzingirwa. Umbo kuu limekaa juu ya msingi wa hali ya chini kwa ajili ya uthabiti, huku meza ya pembeni iliyounganishwa ikitoa uso wa kuwekea vitabu, vinywaji au vitu binafsi. Muundo imara wa ndani umeunganishwa na povu la msongamano wa juu na upholsteri laini, na ushonaji sahihi unaofuata mikunjo. Meza ya pembeni imetengenezwa kwa mbao asilia juu ya muundo mwembamba wa chuma.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Flores Kitanda cha Mchana ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Flores Kitanda cha Mchana inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Flores Kitanda cha Mchana hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The piece features a generous circular geometry that encourages relaxed use. A curved backrest wraps continuously around the seat, creating a sense of enclosure and visual comfort.
The main volume rests on a discreet base for stability, while an integrated side table adds function without compromising formal clarity.
Soft, uniform upholstery enhances the tactile quality and highlights the precise stitching that follows the natural curves of the design. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Finishes: Tissue and Wood
Measures:
Width - 144.0cm
Height - 77.0cm
Depth - 144.0cm - Tags
- Daybed, Flora, Conforming, Nature, Design, Modern
- Production Technology
- The piece combines a robust internal structure with high-density foam, carefully shaped to preserve its curves and ergonomic comfort.
The upholstery is precisely applied to ensure visual continuity and a refined finish, following the organic lines of the design. The natural wood side table, supported by a discreet metal structure, provides strength while maintaining visual lightness.
The production process brings together craftsmanship and contemporary upholstery and woodworking techniques. - Design Challenge
- The main challenge was balancing generous volumes with visual lightness. The continuous curves required careful attention to proportion, ergonomics, and upholstery tension to maintain refinement.
Integrating the side table seamlessly into the structure was also essential to preserve the fluidity of the design. The result is a piece that unites stability, softness, and functionality in a cohesive form. - Research
- The Flores Daybed, designed by João Demele, is a design piece that reflects inspiration from nature, with an aesthetic that evokes the softness and elegance of flowers.
- Inspiration
- Flores is inspired by the organic qualities and quiet strength of nature. The piece interprets the idea of blooming through form and materiality. Like a flower emerging from the earth, its design begins with a solid base and unfolds into soft, welcoming curves.
The rounded volumes evoke the delicacy of petals, while the balanced relationship between structure and softness expresses a dialogue between firmness and lightness. The result is an object that conveys serenity, comfort, and a sense of timeless elegance. - Project Duration
- The project began in 2023 and was published in 2024, in São Paulo, Brazil.
- Operation Flow
- The circular configuration supports a fluid and informal user experience. The continuous backrest allows different seating positions, functioning both as support and as a subtle enclosing element.
The integrated side table enhances interaction with the piece, providing a practical surface for personal objects, books, or beverages. This integration encourages longer stays and moments of pause, positioning the piece as a focal point for relaxation and gathering. - Team Members
- João Demele
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