Muundo Artemis Taa ya Sakafuni na Attiq Ahmed ni mshindi mashuhuri wa tuzo ya kifahari ya 2026 Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award katika Kategoria ya Mashindano ya Usanifu wa Bidhaa na Vifaa vya Mwangaza.

ChumaMwangaza· 2026

Artemis Taa ya Sakafuni

na Attiq Ahmed

Mteja: Turning Tables

Mshindi wa Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award katika Kategoria ya Mwangaza

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Muundo

Kuhusu Artemis Taa ya Sakafuni

Artemis ni taa ya sakafuni iliyotengenezwa kwa mbao zilizochomwa na chuma. Taa hii ina umbo lililounganishwa kwa wima linaloinuka kutoka kwenye msingi wenye uzito kwa ajili ya uthabiti. Umaliziaji wa mbao zilizochomwa unatokana na mbinu ya uchomaji ya Shou Sugi Ban, ambayo huboresha uimara na kudhihirisha michirizi na kina cha nyenzo. Kivuli chenye umbo la majani matatu husambaza mwanga kwa usawa, na swichi rahisi ya kuwasha na kuzima hudhibiti taa hii. Umbo lake limetokana na vilele vinavyopamba makuba katika usanifu majengo wa Kimughal. Taa hii ina urefu wa inchi 72 na kipenyo cha inchi 22.

Utambuzi

Kuhusu Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award

Artemis Taa ya Sakafuni ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima unaotolewa kwa miundo mizuri inayokidhi mahitaji ya kitaalamu na ya kiviwanda yanayotarajiwa kutoka kwa kazi zilizobuniwa vizuri. Washindi wa Chuma huonyesha ustadi mkubwa, utaalamu wa hali ya juu, uelewa wa kitaalamu na uwezo wa kibunifu wa waumbaji wao. Artemis Taa ya Sakafuni inatarajiwa kuwa kazi inayothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambayo ni ya vitendo na bunifu. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora za tasnia na una sifa za kiufundi zenye uwezo zilizounganishwa na ujuzi na kipaji. Artemis Taa ya Sakafuni inaheshimiwa kwa uangalifu wake na imebuniwa kutoa maboresho ya ubora wa maisha yanayosaidia kuufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi.

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Vifaa vya Habari

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Sifa za Kipekee: Artemis Floor Lamp is a sculptural lighting piece crafted from burnt wood and metal, defined by a vertically articulated form and a weighted, grounded base. The charred wood finish enhances durability while revealing material depth and texture. A trileaf-shaped lampshade softens and diffuses light evenly, while the restrained geometry balances craft and precision, allowing the lamp to function as both an ambient light source and a standalone object of design integrity.
Vipimo na Ufungashaji: Height 72”
Diameter 22”
Lebo: Artemis, burntwood, charred wood, Shisham, floor lamp, Sculptural lighting, Craft As Inquiry, Material poetry, contemporary craft, Pakistani design, modern craft, design as process, hand made design
Teknolojia ya Uzalishaji: Materials:
Indian Rose Wood
Metal
Techniques:
Wood lathe turning
Shou Sugi Ban (Japanese wood burning)
Changamoto ya Ubunifu: The primary challenge was achieving a precise balance between proportion and stability within a slender vertical form. Referencing historical Mughal finials required careful scaling to avoid literal replication while maintaining visual hierarchy. Structurally, the lamp demanded a weighted base and refined transitions to ensure stability without compromising elegance, requiring multiple iterations to align form, balance, and functional performance.
Utafiti: The research was exploratory and practice-based, aiming to translate architectural heritage into a functional object. The objective was to study proportion, balance, and symbolic form. The methodology involved visual study, sketching, and material trials. Tools included drawings, scale mock-ups, and prototypes. The process was designer-led. Results refined stability and form. Insights showed heritage can inform contemporary design, impacting craft practice and product identity.
Msukumo: The design draws inspiration from Mughal architecture, specifically the finials crowning domes, studied for their proportions, vertical hierarchy, and symbolic grounding. The project translates these historic forms into a contemporary object through material experimentation with burnt wood and metal, using controlled charring to enhance durability while retaining a clear architectural lineage and crafted precision.
Muda wa Mradi: The project commenced in September 2025 and progressed through both design development and fabrication over an estimated period of 20–24 days. Fabrication was completed in October 2025, culminating in a fully realized prototype that reflects the intended design intent and material exploration
Mtiririko wa Uendeshaji: The lamp is operated by a simple on-off switch, allowing light to gently diffuse through the shade while the sculpted base remains visually stable. Its tall, balanced form guides the eye upward, creating a calm presence in a room. The layered base ensures stability, while the dark finish reduces visual clutter, helping the light feel warmer and more focused in everyday use.
Haki za Picha: Muhammad Ibrahim Butt