Curvline Төп функция: Китап шкафы by Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге in Мебель Дизайны Competition Category.
КөмешМебель· 2026
Curvline Төп функция: Китап шкафы
Client: Sotil Studio
A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге Winner in Мебель Category
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The Design
About Curvline Төп функция: Китап шкафы
Curvline — нечкә металлның кәкреләнеш аша структур үзгәрешен өйрәнгән үзен-үзе тотып торучы китап шкафы. Металлның ике яклы табигатеннән — бердәм вакытта сыгылмалы да, каршылык күрсәтүчән дә булуыннан — илһам алып, дизайн материалның зәгыйфьлеген бөгү һәм өслекне бөкләү аша көчкә әйләндерә. Өзлексез форма бер үк вакытта структура да, саклау урыны да булып тора, каркас белән киштә арасындагы аерманы бетерә. Модуль конфигурациясе ярдәмендә Curvline көйләнешле композицияләргә мөмкинлек бирә, шул ук вакытта тигезлек, киеренкелек һәм затлы минимализм белән билгеләнгән ачык скульптур үзенчәлеген саклый.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге
Curvline Төп функция: Китап шкафы – A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге җиңүчесе, бу гадәттән тыш абруйлы танып белү, ул югары класслы, чибәр һәм тәэсирле дизайннарга бирелә. Көмеш җиңүчеләре – үз дизайнерларының искиткеч белемен, талантын һәм үткенлеген күрсәтүче бик ялтыравыклы һәм иҗади эшләр. Curvline Төп функция: Китап шкафы искиткеч, үрнәк булырлык, игътибарга лаеклы профессиональ һәм тирән яңалыклы әсәр булыр дип көтелә. A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге җиңүче бу дизайн – сәнгать, фән, дизайн һәм технология чикләрен алга җигүче файдалы, югары бәяләнгән уйлап табу. Curvline Төп функция: Китап шкафы – күпләрнең көнләшкән, теләкләрне уятучы, уңай хисләр китерүче һәм хәйранлык һәм гаҗәпләнү тудыручы иҗат җимеше.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The natural properties of sheet metal have directly shaped the design approach of the Curvline Bookcase.
Through bending and curving, an ideal form has been achieved - one that is both self-supporting in structure and functional as a bookshelf and display unit.
Function, aesthetics, sculptural presence, and structural integrity are resolved within a single, unified design language.
Form and function are seamlessly intertwined. - Dimensions & Packaging
- 1200 x 300 x 600mm
It is made of 3 mm thick metal sheet coated with electrostatic powder paint. - Tags
- Curved bookcase, modular design, metal bookshelf, contemporary furniture, space-saving storage, self supporting structure, minimalist aesthetic, durable materials
- Production Technology
- The production of the bookcase involves precision bending and Atomic Hydrogen Welding (AHW), ensuring structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and refined craftsmanship. The surface is coated with electrostatic powder coating, providing long-lasting durability and a high-quality finish.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part was shaping thin sheet metal to stand on its own while keeping a light, elegant look. Balancing strength and flexibility required many form tests and precise bending experiments. Limited production tools and metal thickness constraints challenged the process, but these limits inspired a refined, minimal structure that merges aesthetics with structural efficiency.
- Research
- This research was a design-based study aimed at creating a modular, self-supporting bookcase. Metal behavior was explored through sketches, 3D models, and physical prototypes. Data was collected by testing forms, curves, and load capacity, including computer simulations to determine metal thickness and weight limits. Experiments also focused on using thin metal forms in furniture design. Results showed that curved forms provide both strength and aesthetic appeal. The research informs real-world furniture design, offering flexible, durable, and visually striking solutions for homes, offices, and public spaces.
- Inspiration
- By its nature, metal resists tension with its high tensile strength, yet in thin forms, it becomes more vulnerable under compression. These slender forms are flexible and malleable. However, bending them is precisely what transforms this weakness into strength. As the metal folds, it gains structural rigidity, balancing the contradictions within its own nature. This design takes inspiration from that transformation, uniting strength and the aesthetic of form into a harmonious whole.
- Project Duration
- Izmir/Turkey, 2023
- Operation Flow
- Curvline Bookcase is easy to use and adapt. You can place units side by side or stack them to fit your space. Its curved metal form stands firmly without extra support, creating a sculptural yet practical piece. By simply changing its arrangement, it transforms from a single shelf into a continuous display, combining elegance, strength, and flexibility in everyday use.
- Patents
- Design Patent: Patented. Patent No. 2023/010860. Patent Holder: Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin. Year: 2024. Jurisdiction: Turkey.
- Image Credits
- Image #1 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #2 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #3 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #4 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #5 : Creator Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin, 2025
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