Fàdákà Ohun-èlò Ilé · 2026
Seylan Ẹ̀tò Àga Ìjókòó Rirọ̀ (Sofa)
- Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award 2026 in Ohun-èlò Ilé
- CLIENT: Rendi
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 27,037
- Verification code E932A43E3B · Verify this award
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About Seylan Ẹ̀tò Àga Ìjókòó Rirọ̀ (Sofa)
Seylan jẹ́ ẹ̀tò àga ìjókòó rirọ̀ tí a ṣe àgbékalẹ̀ rẹ̀ fún àwọn àyè ìgbé ayé òde òní. Ìrísí rẹ̀ ni a rí ìmísí rẹ̀ gbà láti ara àwọn ìtẹ̀ oníkọ́sẹ̀ tí ó ń ṣàn ti kálígíráfì Nastaliq ti Páṣíà. Àwọn ìlà tí ó tẹ̀síwájú láìdáwọ́dúró àti àwọn ìtẹ̀ rírọ̀ ni ó rọ́pò àwọn igun mímú, nítorí náà ẹ̀tò àga náà dàbí iṣẹ́ ọnà gbígbẹ́ láti gbogbo ẹ̀gbẹ́. Igi líle ni a fi kọ́ ètò rẹ̀, tí a fi ẹ̀rọ gígé CNC ṣe ìrísí rẹ̀, lẹ́yìn náà ni a fi ọwọ́ gbẹ́ ẹ, rẹ́ ẹ dán, kí a sì parí rẹ̀. Ibi ìjókòó ni a kọ́ láti ara fọ́ọ̀mù aláwọ̀ọ́pọ̀ tí ó nípọn gan-an pẹ̀lú aṣọ ìbora, àwọn ìtẹ̀ rẹ̀ sì ń darí ìdúró ara tí ó tura. Ẹ̀tò náà ní àga fún ẹnìkan ṣoṣo àti àga fún ẹni mẹ́ta nínú. Èròǹgbà rẹ̀ ni láti mú iṣẹ́ ọnà ìbílẹ̀ wọ inú àwọn ilé òde òní.
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award
Seylan Ẹ̀tò Àga Ìjókòó Rirọ̀ (Sofa) jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Seylan Ẹ̀tò Àga Ìjókòó Rirọ̀ (Sofa) yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Seylan Ẹ̀tò Àga Ìjókòó Rirọ̀ (Sofa) jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.
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- Unique Properties
- What sets this design apart is its ability to translate intangible rhythm into physical design. Unlike conventional modular or geometric sofas, this piece is born of movement; an uninterrupted gesture that echoes the energy of writing. It is not only functional but also emotionally resonant, rooted in Iranian visual culture yet universal in elegance.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Single Seater Dimensions:
W 85 cm × D 75 cm × H 75 cm
Three Seater Dimensions:
W 210 cm × D 80 cm × H 75 cm
Materials:
Solid Wood Structure, High-Density Foam, Fabric Upholstery
Production Technique:
CNC Machining Combined With Hand Carving And Finishing
Packaging:
Protective Wrapping With Padded Corners, Suitable For International Shipping - Tags
- Furniture Design, Modern Sofa, Sculptural Furniture, Fluid Form, Ergonomic Seating, CNC Woodwork, Handmade Finish, Minimal Form, Contemporary Design, Iranian Design, Artistic Furniture, Flowing Lines, Organic Shape, Calligraphy Inspired, One-Piece Form, Seamless Design
- Production Technology
- The structure of the sofa set is crafted through a combination of CNC precision cutting and traditional hand-carving techniques. Solid wood is sculpted to achieve the flowing, calligraphy-inspired curves, then meticulously sanded and finished by hand to enhance its tactile and visual elegance. The seating is constructed using high-density foam layered for ergonomic comfort, upholstered with carefully selected fabric to complement the organic form. This blend of digital accuracy and artisanal craftsmanship allows the piece to maintain both structural integrity and sculptural fluidity.
- Design Challenge
- One of the key challenges was creating a unified and continuous form that feels both sculptural and inviting. The design process involved extensive studies to develop a shape that maintains visual fluidity from every angle while also functioning as ergonomic seating. Preserving the harmony between curves, ensuring structural integrity, and integrating all parts into a seamless whole required a careful balance between digital precision and handcrafted sensitivity. Achieving this unity while working within material and production limitations was a central creative and technical effort.
- Research
- This design explores the integration of traditional Persian calligraphy, specifically the fluid curves of the Nasta'liq script, into contemporary furniture design. The form is characterized by a seamless, organic flow without sharp angles, reflecting the graceful and harmonious movement of the Nasta'liq lines. The absence of rigid structures emphasizes comfort, fluidity, and elegance, creating a unified form that adapts to both functional and aesthetic needs. The design aims to bring cultural heritage into the modern living space, bridging the gap between timeless artistry and modern design principles. Through this project, I seek to create a piece of furniture that not only serves as a functional object but also as a work of art that carries the essence of Persian craftsmanship into contemporary contexts.
- Inspiration
- The core inspiration for this design is “Seylan” (the fluid, continuous motion that defines the elegance of Persian Nastaliq calligraphy). In Nastaliq, letters do not simply sit beside each other; they flow with grace, as if carried by a silent internal rhythm. This flowing quality is not just visual; it is deeply emotional, creating a sense of calm movement.
This sofa seeks to capture that motion in space. Its seamless form, soft curves, and uninterrupted structure reflect the essence of Seylan. - Project Duration
- The project began in January 2025 and was completed in April 2025. The prototype was designed and built in Mashhad, Iran, at the Rendi Furniture Factory.
- Operation Flow
- The user engages with the sofa through intuitive physical interaction; by sitting, leaning, or resting. The flowing curves naturally guide the posture, offering comfort without requiring adjustment. The tactile quality of the carved wood and the softness of the fabric enhance the sensory experience. Beyond seating, the piece invites visual interaction, encouraging users to move around it, observe its lines, and feel its sculptural presence in the space.
