Cube Sofa Tó Ní Tábìlì Nínú by Saya Takamine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Ilé Competition Category.
IrinOhun-èlò Ilé· 2026
Cube Sofa Tó Ní Tábìlì Nínú
Client: Saya Takamine
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award Winner in Ohun-èlò Ilé Category
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About Cube Sofa Tó Ní Tábìlì Nínú
Iṣẹ́ ọnà yìí gba ìmísí láti inú ìyàtọ̀ tó wà láàrin kọ́ńkírítì àti ewéko tí a máa ń rí ní àyíká ìlú lójoojúmọ́. A yí àwọn ohun àdánidá padà sí èdè àpẹrẹ jiomẹ́tíríkì nínú ìṣàpẹrẹ rẹ̀. Ojú rẹ̀ máa ń rán ni létí kọ́ńkírítì tí òjò rọ̀ sí, nígbà tí àwọn aṣọ rẹ̀ sì ń ṣàfihàn ríríro àti àìdọ́gba ohun èlò. Àwọn àmì aláwọ̀ eérú tútù àti páànù orí tábìlì aláwọ̀ kan náà ń tẹnu mọ́ àwòrí àti ìbáṣepọ̀ àwọ̀. Ewéko mọ́ọ̀sì àfarawé tí a dàpọ̀ mọ́ ọn ń mú ìwàláàyè àdánidá wá ní ọ̀nà tí kò pọ̀ jù ṣùgbọ́n tí ó ṣe é fojú rí. Nípa ìṣàkóso pẹ̀lẹ́pẹ̀lẹ́ lórí ààyè tí ó gbà àti gíga rẹ̀, iṣẹ́ ọnà yìí ṣàṣeyọrí ìwọ̀ntúnwọ̀nsì ojú ní àyíká rẹ̀.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award
Cube Sofa Tó Ní Tábìlì Nínú jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Cube Sofa Tó Ní Tábìlì Nínú yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Cube Sofa Tó Ní Tábìlì Nínú nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Cube is a modular furniture piece that integrates seating and surface functions within a unified, sculptural form.
The texture of concrete is expressed through a curated combination of different fabrics which is achieving a solid appearance with tactile softness.
Inspired by Karesansui, faux moss representing plants is arranged in a natural and restrained yet noticeable balance. The three blocks have different aspect ratios, translating the accidental beauty found in natural concrete cracks into geometric design. The inverted trapezoidal form provides a wide, comfortable seat while minimizing floor contact, allowing the piece to harmonize with the surrounding space. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Depth 600 mm x Width 650 mm x Seat Height 370 mm
- Tags
- Sofa, Table, Concrete, Greenery, Plants, Moss, Contrast, Artificial, Urban Landscape
- Production Technology
- The internal structure is primarily made of plywood, achieving a lightweight form while maintaining the appearance of concrete. The two sofa cubes incorporate cushioning materials and soft, tactile fabrics, creating seating surfaces that visually resemble concrete yet remain comfortable and inviting.
- Design Challenge
- Determining the taper angle of the base and achieving a realistic visual balance were major challenges. Even a one degree difference in the taper significantly affected the overall impression and proportions, requiring the examination of numerous 3D models. In pursuit of realism, extensive experimentation was conducted to identify the optimal fabric combinations and paint color adjustments to express the texture of concrete.
- Research
- In the process of translating the concept into a product, existing furniture was researched and evaluated based on real world usability. This informed a balance between visual appeal and functional comfort. From the structural framework to the upholstery, the piece was repeatedly examined and refined from a makers perspective, leading to continuous improvements throughout the production process.
- Inspiration
- This project draws inspiration from the contrast between the inorganic, artificial concrete that fills urban environments and the greenery that sprouts powerfully from its crevices. It aims to transform the relationship between artificial outdoor elements and the modest yet vigorous vitality of the plants thriving within them into an indoor object at a scale suitable for everyday living spaces.
- Project Duration
- The project started in June 2025 and finished September 2025 in Okinawa, Japan
- Operation Flow
- Of the three cubes, two function as cushioned sofas and one as a wooden table. The table can hold drinks or books, encouraging communication with others, while also allowing a single user to relax comfortably with ample space. While the concept is fully expressed when all three cubes are combined, each cube can also be used independently, allowing flexible arrangements depending on the occasion and environment.
- Image Credits
- Image #1-5: Saya Takamine, Hiroto Nakamura
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