Virella Primary Function: Ifenitshala by Ghazaleh Abbasian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweFanitshala Competition Category.
IntsimbiIfanitshala· 2026
Virella Primary Function: Ifenitshala
Client: Ghazal
Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ifanitshala Category
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About Virella Primary Function: Ifenitshala
Book Text: Olu yilo luphefumlelwe ziimo zendalo ezisebenzisana neendawo zasezidolophini kwaye lubonisa isakhiwo somthi osisongelweyo esibonisa intshukumo notshintsho. Lwhlanganisa ubuhlaza, izihlalo, kunye nokukhanya okuthambileyo ukuze kwakheke ubudlelwane obulinganiselweyo phakathi kobuhle, ukusebenza, kunye nokuzinza. Isakhiwo senziwe ngamacandelo kwaye sayilwe ngendlela elungele umzimba, sixhasa ukukhululeka kunye nentsebenziswano yoluntu. Izixhobo ziquka umthi owomeleleyo, izixhaso zentsimbi, kunye nokukhanya kweLED okudityaniswe ngokomoya, okunegalelo ekuvumelaneni kwaso kunye nobukho baso ngaphakathi kweemeko ezahlukeneyo zasezidolophini.
The Recognition
About the Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award
Virella Primary Function: Ifenitshala ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Virella Primary Function: Ifenitshala iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Virella Primary Function: Ifenitshala iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design stands out through its sculptural wooden form that seamlessly integrates seating, greenery, and lighting. The twisted geometry enhances ergonomic comfort while maintaining visual dynamism. Its modular structure allows flexible placement in various urban contexts, promoting both social interaction and ecological awareness.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Height = 30 cm, Diameter = 30 cm
- Tags
- Furniture, Sustainable, Bench, Public space.
- Production Technology
- The product is composed of wooden planks in varying lengths, a linear LED light, and metal supports that ensure the bench remains level.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge is creating a piece that can be used for seating in public spaces while being both environmentally friendly and made from natural materials . At the same time, it must respect personal boundaries, bringing people together in a way that allows them to feel comfortable and at ease.
- Research
- This qualitative research explores how urban furniture design shapes user behavior and social interaction. Using observations, interviews, and ergonomic analysis, it found that thoughtful design guides behavior, respects boundaries, and fosters social harmony. The study highlights integrating ergonomics, psychology, and aesthetics to create inclusive, user-centered urban spaces.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by the continuity of natural forms and their interaction with the urban environment. The gradual twist of the wooden structure evokes a sense of movement, flexibility, and transformation. Integrating greenery within the form symbolized the return of natural life to urban spaces, where contemporary design, functionality, and environmental sustainability find a balanced harmony.
- Project Duration
- Two months - Melbourne, Australia
- Operation Flow
- The overall design of this product is composed of wooden planks arranged side by side, forming a twisted parametric shape. In the upper surface and central section of the bench, some of these planks are removed to create space for planting flowers and greenery. A linear LED light is integrated beneath the bench, following its curved form to illuminate the surrounding area in harmony with the design.
- Team Members
- Ghazaleh Abbasian
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