Pilak Muwebles · 2026
Flowerblock Istante
- A' Design Award na Pilak 2026 in Muwebles
- CLIENT: Chinen Mizuki
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 17,412
- Verification code 89481E3090 · Verify this award
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About Flowerblock Istante
Ang Flowerblock ay isang istante na idinisenyo upang magsilbi kapwa bilang muwebles na imbakan at panghati ng silid. Ang disenyo ay hango sa mga flower block, mga yunit ng kongkreto na may geometric na butas-butas na disenyo na ginagamit sa arkitektura ng Okinawa, na sumasala sa matinding sikat ng araw habang pinapayagang dumaan ang hangin. Ang mga puwang sa pagitan ng mga kahon ay nagbibigay sa istante ng magaan at bukas na anyo. Ang mga stainless steel na baras ang nag-uugnay sa mga kahon para sa katatagan, ang solidong white ash ang sumusuporta sa mga bahaging nagpapasan ng bigat, at ang plywood ang nagpapagaan sa kabuuang timbang. Ang istante ay walang panel sa likod, kaya maaari itong ilagay nang nakasandal sa dingding o sa gitna ng silid.
About the A' Design Award na Pilak
Ang Flowerblock Istante ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Flowerblock Istante ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Flowerblock Istante ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.
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- Unique Properties
- This shelf deliberately leaves space between boxes, creating an overall cool and light impression. Light and air pass through the gaps, reducing visual pressure and creating a pleasant sense of openness in the space. Its open, airy presence, reminiscent of Okinawa's climate, evokes a refreshing feel even in hot seasons, bringing a gentle rhythm to the room it occupies. It is a design that considers not only functionality but also visual coolness.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 2000mm x 400mm x 1020mm
- Tags
- Shelf, Design, Furniture, Furniture design,
- Production Technology
- Stainless steel rods connect the boxes, ensuring durability and stability. The surfaces where these rods are inserted utilize solid white ash wood for its superior strength, providing robust support to load-bearing areas. Meanwhile, plywood is used for other sections to achieve overall weight reduction.
- Design Challenge
- To make the structure viable, we went through numerous trials and errors. Ensuring sufficient strength and stability proved particularly challenging. However, increasing strength inevitably added weight, so we also struggled to balance robustness with lightness.
- Research
- We conducted a durability test to verify how much weight the two stainless steel rods can withstand.
- Inspiration
- This shelf was designed inspired by Flower Blocks widely used in the architecture of my hometown, Okinawa. Flower Blocks are concrete blocks featuring geometric openwork patterns. They possess the characteristic of blocking strong sunlight while allowing pleasant breezes to pass through, combining practicality and decorative appeal. I focused on this functional beauty and incorporated a structure conscious of pathways for light and wind into the shelf's design.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced in Okinawa in April 2025.
- Operation Flow
- This shelving unit is intentionally designed without a back panel, allowing it to serve not only as storage furniture but also as a partition that gently divides a room. By not completely blocking sightlines or light, it maintains an open feel while enabling zoning according to purpose. Another key feature is its flexibility in placement it can be installed not only against walls but also in the center of a room or near windows. It adapts flexibly to changes in lifestyle and spatial usage.
