Tachi Àga Ẹgbá by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Ilé Competition Category.
IdẹOhun-èlò Ilé· 2025
Tachi Àga Ẹgbá
by Yilmaz Dogan
Client: QZENS Furniture
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ohun-èlò Ilé Category
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About Tachi Àga Ẹgbá
Tachi jẹ́ àga ẹgbá òde òní tí ó gba àmúyẹ látàrí gígé jínjìn tí àwọn idà Japan, tí ó ń ṣàfihàn agbára àti ìgbàlódé nípasẹ̀ àwọn ìlà tí ó ń kọjá ara wọn. Ojú rẹ̀ tí ó jọ ère fààrí ń mú ìjìnlẹ̀ ríran pọ̀ sí i pẹ̀lú ìmọ́lẹ̀ àti òjìjì, nígbà tí àwọn ẹsẹ̀ irin tí a fi idẹ bò ń gbé àpẹrẹ jiomẹ́tíríkì rẹ̀. A ṣe é láti inú igi tí a da ọ̀dà sí pẹ̀lú àṣeyọrí ìgégé ẹ̀rọ CNC, ó sì ní ẹ̀rọ ìlẹ̀kùn yíyọ̀ àkànṣe tí ó rii dájú pé títọ́ aláìlábùkù ń wà. Láti ṣètọ́jú ìdúró ṣinṣin, ètò àtìlẹ́yìn inú ń ṣe ìwọ̀ntunwọ̀nsí àwọn agbára ìlànà, tí ó ń da iṣẹ́-ṣíṣe pọ̀ mọ́ ẹwà tí ó lágbára.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Tachi Àga Ẹgbá jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Tachi Àga Ẹgbá yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Tachi Àga Ẹgbá ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Tachi is a contemporary sideboard inspired by the deep cuts of Japanese swords. The elegant and dynamic form of intersecting lines reflects energy, movement and modernism from every angle. Its sculptural surface creates a strong visual impact through the play of light and shadow. While the metal legs support the geometric integrity of the design, the deep cuts form a perfect harmony, creating a complex but not overwhelming pattern. Tachi is an object where power and nobility meet design.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width: 240 cm, Height: 78 cm, Depth: 48 cm. With its functional interior space and elegant cut details, Tachi adds a touch of modern sophistication to any setting. The internal compartments are optimized for various storage needs. The integration of the body and legs ensures both aesthetics and durability.
- Tags
- Tachi, Sideboard, Japanese, Samurai, Sword, Elegant, Modern, Geometry, Brass, Art
- Production Technology
- Tachi is made of lacquered wood panels. The sharp lines, created using Cnc cutting, are processed to achieve a smooth surface. A special sliding door mechanism ensures that the doors align without overlapping. This system creates a gap at the junction with the body, requiring rear support for the legs. The metal legs are brass-coated, completing the aesthetic integrity of the structure.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest design challenge of Tachi was ensuring the functionality and aesthetics of the door mechanism. A special sliding door system allows the doors to align without overlapping. This mechanism creates a gap at the junction with the body, altering the support point of the legs. To balance the forward-shifting moment force, a specially engineered internal support structure was developed for static stability.
- Research
- Tachi's design process was built on the fascinating research into the aesthetic and structural features of Japanese swords. The visual impact of deep cuts, mechanical stability, and material harmony was analysed and optimised to create a truly unique design object that merges history with modernity.
- Inspiration
- Tachi is a medieval Japanese sword and the precursor to the katana, used by samurai in battle for deep, powerful cuts. It also symbolized status and power. It also played a role in rituals and ceremonies, reflecting its owner's social standing. Tachi is a modern sideboard inspired by the cut marks of these swords, bringing both aesthetics and meaning to spaces.
- Project Duration
- The project transitioned from concept to prototype in 2023. Designed and manufactured in Ankara. Its production process was completed with meticulous research and craftsmanship in 2024. The launch was carried out on international design platforms.
- Operation Flow
- Tachi creates a sophisticated focal point in a space. Its sharp surfaces refract light from different angles, creating a dynamic visual effect. With its opening doors and spacious interior, it seamlessly combines functionality with aesthetics. The metal legs serve as both structural supports and integral design elements.
- Image Credits
- A. Murat ARIK
Erinç ULUSOY
Giray AYDOS
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