Flore Mkusanyiko wa Samani za Kioo by Jun Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Sanaa Nzuri na Usakinishaji wa Sanaa Competition Category.
ShabaSanaa Nzuri· 2025
Flore Mkusanyiko wa Samani za Kioo
by Jun Wang
Client: Chizhou Vocational and Technical College
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Sanaa Nzuri Category
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The Design
About Flore Mkusanyiko wa Samani za Kioo
Flore ni mkusanyiko wa samani uliotengenezwa kwa kioo cha rangi ya waridi yenye mchanganyiko wa vivuli (gradient), ukiwa na kiti kimoja cha sofa na meza ya pembeni. Maumbo yaliyoviringika na kutiririka yanapata msukumo kutoka kwa ua linalochanua. Kifaa cha uwazi na umaliziaji unaong'aa wenye kingo laini vinatoa mwonekano mwepesi kwa vipande hivyo. Kila kipande kimeundwa na mafundi stadi kwa kutumia mbinu ya kupuliza kioo kwa mkono huru pamoja na vinyago (moulds). Mchanganyiko wa rangi hupatikana kupitia mchakato wa kuweka tabaka unaosababisha mpito endelevu wa kivuli cha rangi. Muundo wa msaada umeunganishwa ili kutoa nguvu. Meza ya pembeni inafanya kazi kama uso wa kutumika na pia kama kitu cha mapambo.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Flore Mkusanyiko wa Samani za Kioo 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. Flore Mkusanyiko wa Samani za Kioo 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. Flore Mkusanyiko wa Samani za Kioo 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 Flore collection features a single-seat sofa and side table, both designed with soft, flowing curves and transparent glass to create a sense of lightness. The sofa's rounded shape embraces the user like a blooming flower, offering a comforting, dreamlike retreat. The side table, with its gentle contours, serves as both a functional surface and a striking decorative object.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Single Seat Sofa Dimensions: 58 x 58 x 40 h
Side Table Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 50 h
Material: Gradient pink glass
Finish: Glossy, smooth edges - Tags
- glass, gradient pink, floral inspiration, organic shape, handcrafted, ethereal, modern, luminous
- Production Technology
- Each Flore piece is crafted using advanced glass-blowing techniques by skilled artisans. The glass is carefully heated to a malleable state and then shaped using both free-hand blowing and mold techniques to achieve its fluid, organic form. The gradient effect is achieved through a precise layering process, ensuring a seamless transition of color. The supporting structure is subtly integrated, providing strength without compromising the purity and lightness of the design. Every piece is a testament to the mastery of glass craftsmanship, blending modern artistry with traditional techniques.
- Design Challenge
- The development of Flore overcame several challenges, including creating a seamless gradient color effect in glass, balancing aesthetic lightness with structural stability, and ensuring transparency while maintaining durability. The team innovated with traditional Venetian glass-blowing techniques, developing new methods to reinforce the glass without compromising its delicate appearance. Collaboration with master artisans and advanced technology helped merge craftsmanship with modern design, achieving a stunning yet functional piece.
- Research
- The creation of Flore involved extensive research into glass manipulation, balancing both the fragility and strength required for the design. The biggest challenge was achieving the perfect gradient effect while ensuring durability. The design team worked closely with master artisans, experimenting with various techniques and prototypes to perfect the color transition and structure. The result is a collection that redefines glass as both a material and a medium of organic expression, offering a fresh perspective on modern furniture design.
- Inspiration
- Flore is a dreamlike celebration of light and petals, capturing the delicate and graceful beauty of a flower in full bloom. Inspired by the soft glow of morning light on translucent petals, the glass material gives it a crystalline, ethereal quality, while the gradient pink tones mimic the natural unfolding of petals. The rounded, smooth forms evoke organic beauty, with each piece radiating a tranquil, poetic atmosphere that transforms any space into a serene haven.
- Project Duration
- The Flore project began in January 2023 in Venice, Italy, and was completed in June 2024.
- Operation Flow
- Flore blends art and functionality seamlessly, offering versatility for different spaces. The single-seat sofa provides a perfect retreat, whether placed by a window for natural light reflections or in a cozy corner for a meditative break. The side table works as both a practical surface and a statement piece, enhancing the ambiance of any room with its soft glow. When placed together, the pieces create a harmonious composition, like a flower in full bloom, bringing tranquility and a touch of nature to any environment.
- Team Members
- Shuxia Qiu
Jun Wang
Ziyi Liu
Guofeng Hu
Zhenghua Hu
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