Lagoon Concept Meza ya Kahawa by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez 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
Lagoon Concept Meza ya Kahawa
Client: Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Samani Category
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About Lagoon Concept Meza ya Kahawa
Lagoon Concept ni meza ya kahawa iliyochochewa na mandhari ya Ziwa Guatape nchini Colombia. Msingi wake wa mbao ngumu una maumbo yaliyopangwa kwa tabaka zisizo na ulinganifu yanayoashiria ardhi inayozunguka ziwa hilo. Sehemu ya juu ya kioo iliyopinda imewekwa juu ya msingi huo, ikiwa imeundwa kukumbusha mwendo wa maji. Nafasi wazi katika kioo huruhusu sehemu za muundo wa mbao kupenya juu, zikifanana na vilele vya milima. Umbo hili lilibuniwa kupitia utafiti wa kuona, uchoraji wa michoro na uundaji wa maumbo ya pande tatu. Lagoon Concept hugeuza mandhari ya eneo kuwa uso unaoweza kutumika.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Lagoon Concept Meza ya Kahawa 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. Lagoon Concept Meza ya Kahawa 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. Lagoon Concept Meza ya Kahawa 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
- This coffee table is unique because it transforms the geography of Guatape lake into a sculptural form, merging cultural inspiration with functional design. Its solid wood base rising through a wave shaped glass top symbolizes the meeting of land and water. The piece stands out for its storytelling, the contrast of natural and transparent materials, and the combination of digital precision with handcrafted detail.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 1229 cm x Depth 899 mm x Height 355 mm
- Tags
- Guatape, Colombian design, conceptual furniture, coffee table design, organic shapes, sculptural furniture, solid wood, glass top table, nature inspired design, contemporary furniture
- Production Technology
- This conceptual design was developed through digital sketching and 3D modeling techniques, using CAD software to shape an asymmetrical solid wood base that evokes the organic geography of the Guatape region. The tabletop is envisioned in thermoformed glass with soft, wave-like curves to represent water movement. Openings in the glass allow the wood structure to emerge through, mimicking mountain peaks. The design combines expressive form making with material contrast and precision detailing.
- Design Challenge
- The main creative challenge was translating the complex geography of Guatape Lake into a balanced, functional form without losing its emotional and cultural essence. Achieving harmony between organic shapes and structural stability proved difficult. Limited technical references and material behavior for conceptual elements like sculpted glass required extensive experimentation and adaptation within digital modeling constraints.
- Research
- This project followed a self initiated design research process aimed at transforming regional identity into functional form. The objective was to capture the essence of Guatape Lake through material and shape exploration. Using visual research, sketches, and 3D modeling tools, the study focused on user perception and emotional response. Insights revealed that nature driven narratives enhance user connection and design value in both cultural and commercial contexts.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for this design stems from the striking geography of Guatape lake in Colombia. It is intricate shoreline and vivid natural patterns guided the creation of a sculptural coffee table that reflects the harmony between land and water. Motivated by a desire to honor my roots, I conducted visual and topographic research to abstract the lake organic forms into a functional, artistic piece.
- Project Duration
- The project initially began in February 2023 in New York but was temporarily set aside due to uncertainties in its direction. Development resumed with renewed clarity and purpose in July 2025, also in New York, where the conceptual design is currently being refined.
- Operation Flow
- The coffee table is designed to invite visual and tactile interaction. Its sculptural wooden base flows naturally beneath a smooth glass top, where gentle curves and openings reveal layers beneath inviting the user to explore its form from different angles. The raised wooden elements create a dynamic presence, sparking curiosity and emotional connection while maintaining full functionality as a central, usable surface.
- Team Members
- Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
- Image Credits
- Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
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