Layers Ihhovisi by Shahd Alsaeed is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ingaphakathi Competition Category.

IbhulonziIngaphakathi· 2024

Layers Ihhovisi

by Shahd Alsaeed

Client: LAYERS Design Studio

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ingaphakathi Category

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The Design

About Layers Ihhovisi

Umklamo we-Layers wamukela indlela elula, obonisa imigqa eminyene, imibala enzulu, kanye nezinto zemvelo. Inhloso yalo eyinhloko ukudala indawo yokusebenza efudumele, esebenzayo, futhi enamukela, ngokugxila okujulile ebuhlelini olula kanye ekunakekeleni amaniningwane. Ukufakwa kohlaza kuletha ukuthinta kwemvelo kumklamo wonkana. Zonke izingxenye zendawo, kusukela ophahleni nasekukhanyeni kuya phansi nasefenisheni, ziyaxhumana ngokusekelayo, kuphothula ngobuhle obuvumelanayo futhi obulinganisiwe.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Layers Ihhovisi iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Layers Ihhovisi ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Layers Ihhovisi iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The interior design studio features a minimal style with curved lines, neutral colors, and natural materials. The concept aims to create a cozy, functional, and open work environment with simple details. Plants play a key role, adding greenery and nature to the space. All design elements are interconnected , including the ceiling, lighting, flooring, and furniture, resulting in a unified and harmonious aesthetic.
Dimensions & Packaging: The studio is on the second floor of the building.
It is 117 square meters as a total dimension of the space.
Tags: Minimal, nature, curve, unity
Production Technology: Gypsum board was used in all curved line elements in the wall, and ceiling.
Walnut wood veneer and MDF was used in the furniture and doors.
Jotun ivory paint color for all space and beige epoxy to cover the flooring.
Design Challenge: Creating an original and groundbreaking office layout for a small workspace proved to be a daunting undertaking. The primary challenge involved merging diverse design concepts and elements seamlessly, all while staying true to a unified arrangement and fulfilling the client's precise requirements and anticipations within the constraints of a restricted area.
Research: The research was about solving problems and transforming an old interior into a restoration space. Creating a unique, detailed design, the area of the office was a challenge because of its small size and all client requirements and design features. Dynamic curved lines and a plain color scheme with natural materials and open spaces have solved the narrowness of the space. Research, with all its methods and tools, is important to have a full insight into every project and space to be well designed.
Inspiration: The design drew inspiration from curved lines to create a dynamic atmosphere. A minimalist style was chosen to establish a cozy, clean, and comfortable office space in a simple and elegant way.
Project Duration: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2023
Operation Flow: The design was focusing on open spaces and creating a connection between all features together. Plain color scheme, minimal style and smooth curved lines transformed the space in a very special way.
Team Members: Shahd Alsaeed
Image Credits: Image # 1 : Designer Shahd Alsaeed , area 1 , 2023.
Image # 2 : Designer Shahd Alsaeed , area 2 , 2023.
Image # 3 : Designer Shahd Alsaeed , area 3 , 2023.
Image # 4 : Designer Shahd Alsaeed , area 4 , 2023.
Image # 5 : Designer Shahd Alsaeed , area 5 , 2023.