Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Tokyo Ibhentshi Elisebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi olwenziwe ngu-Joao Teixeira ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweFanitshala.
IgolideIfanitshala· 2026
Tokyo Ibhentshi Elisebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi
ngu Joao Teixeira
Umxhasi: Oftwise
Umwini we-Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ifanitshala
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Malunga ne-Tokyo Ibhentshi Elisebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi
ITokyo yibhentshi elisebenza ngeendlela ezininzi eyilelwe iindawo zokungena zasekhaya. ITokyo idibanisa indawo yokuhlala nerekhi yezihlangu, ukuze izihlangu, iibhegi kunye nezinto zemihla ngemihla zigcinwe kwindawo encinci. Itreyi ephezulu egobileyo ilandela umgca wekhushini kwaye ibambe izinto zemihla ngemihla. Eli bhentshi lenziwe ngeplywood yebirch yeFSC ecinezelweyo enevinire yomthi weoki yendalo, esikwe ngeCNC ukuze ichaneke kwaye igqityezelwe ngeeoli ezingenatyhefu. Ikhushini yambathiswe ngepholiyesta esetyenziswe kwakhona. ITokyo ithunyelwa ipakishwe ithe tyaba kwaye inokudityaniswa ngumntu omnye ngezikrufu ezilishumi.
Ukuqatshelwa
Malunga ne-Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award
Tokyo Ibhentshi Elisebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo yeklasi yokuqala, ephawulekayo nentle. Abaphumeleleyo beGolide ziimveliso ezintsha kakhulu, ezinombono ongaphaya nezikhazimlayo ezibonisa ubuchule, ubulumko nobuchule babayili bazo. Tokyo Ibhentshi Elisebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso edunyiswe kakhulu, ebeka umkhwa nekumgangatho wesikhumbuzo enikela ixabiso elingazange libonwe. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award yiprojekthi emangalisayo nehlonelwayo eluncedo kakhulu kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Tokyo Ibhentshi Elisebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi idala iimvakalelo ezinzulu zonqweno, ivusa umdla, ikhuthaza ukuyila kwaye iyasikhwebela.
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Ikhithi Yeendaba
Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.
- Iimpawu Ezizodwa
- Tokyo’s most unique feature is the contrast between its visual lightness and functional versatility. The design pushes the boundaries of manufacturing, featuring curves engineered at the absolute radius limit. This precision creates a singular, flowing silhouette that is incredibly difficult for competitors to replicate. This sophisticated approach opens room for signature details such as its distinctive top tray.
- Imilinganiselo nePakishini
- The assembled design has Width 945 mm x Depth 400 mm x Height 465 mm.
The design ships in a flat pack format to improve logistics and can be assembled by a single person in less than 5 minutes by laying out all plywood components and cushion on the floor to connect them by driving a total of 10 screws. - Iithegi
- Multifunctional, Shoe Rack, Bench, Product Design, Furniture Design, Plywood Furniture
- Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa
- The design is manufactured from pressed FSC Birch Plywood with natural Oak veneer. After pressing, each component is CNC milled for precision. All wooden parts are finished with non-toxic oils. Chosen for its sturdiness, birch plywood ensures a long-lasting design that minimizes its eco-footprint. The cushion is upholstered in 100% recycled polyester, a high-performance and easy-to-clean fabric that ensures the bench remains inviting in high-traffic entryways.
- Umngeni Woyilo
- Beyond aesthetics, the hardest task was making a premium product truly affordable. This required simplifying the construction to keep it sturdy and long-lasting without driving up the price. Logistically, the project bridged manufacturers in Greece and Portugal. Coordinating these stages demanded rigorous precision and seamless remote communication to ensure the plywood and upholstery aligned perfectly. This process proved that cross-border collaboration can yield a refined, cost-effective result.
- Uphando
- Research involved a behavioral study of urban dwellings with the goal of solving storage challenges in shrinking, high-cost living spaces through multifunctionality. Utilizing observational analysis, the methodology employed user interviews and journey mapping to understand daily routines. The resulting impact maximized utility within small footprints, effectively addressing the economic shift toward compact housing while enhancing social well-being through organized, stress-free environments.
- Inkuthazo
- Rooted in human behavior, Tokyo is inspired by the Japanese custom of removing shoes before entering homes, a habit that has become a global standard, especially post pandemic. This piece crosses cultural tradition with modern home needs, reimagining a daily object through an updated lens to suit fast paced lifestyles. Visually influenced by Japanese Torii gates, the design is distinguished by a balanced asymmetry where each component seamlessly flows with aesthetic and functional purpose.
- Ubude Beprojekthi
- The project started in November 2023 in Viana do Castelo and finished in February 2025 in Viana do Castelo. It was exhibited in Funchal Biennial of Art and Design in Madeira in March 2025
- Ukuhamba Komsebenzi
- Tokyo offers an intuitive user experience through self explanatory functionality. Its thoughtful layout optimizes storage while providing the versatility for users to define their own use case scenarios. Whether organizing footwear, bags, or daily essentials, the design avoids prescriptive use. Instead, it adapts to the individual’s unique lifestyle and spatial needs, ensuring the product evolves with the user. The design nature motivate individuals for new and better habits.
- Amagunya Emifanekiso
- Image #1: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #2: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #3: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #4: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #5: Designer João Teixeira, Tokyo, 2025
Video Credits: Designer João Teixeira, Tokyo, 2025
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