Toke Ishalofu Lezincwadi Lokuhlobisa by Sahin Celik - Maisonord

Toke Ishalofu Lezincwadi Lokuhlobisa by Sahin Celik - Maisonord is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Izinto Zasekhaya Competition Category.

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Toke Ishalofu Lezincwadi Lokuhlobisa

by Sahin Celik - Maisonord

Client: Maisonord

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Izinto Zasekhaya Category

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The Design

About Toke Ishalofu Lezincwadi Lokuhlobisa

I-Toke iyishalofu lezincwadi lokuhlobisa elibekwa phezu kwetafula elakhelwe izindawo zangaphakathi. Ibhola le-limewood elipholishiwe elinobubanzi obungamasentimitha ayi-16 lihlala maphakathi nedizayini futhi lisebenza njengensika kanye nephuzu lokulinganisa. Ibhola lihamba namandla adonsela phansi futhi ligcina izincwadi zihlelekile. Uhlaka lwenziwe ngensimbi eyinduku egotshwe ngendlela ekhethekile kanye nepuleti lensimbi elisikiwe, kuhlanganiswe ngokushisela futhi kwaqedelwa ngopende we-electrostatic powder. I-Toke ilinganiselwa emasentimitha ayi-18 ubude, amasentimitha angama-49 ububanzi kanye namasentimitha ayi-16.5 ukujula. Isimo sayo esilula sifanele amagumbi okuhlala, amagumbi okulala, izindawo zokudlela, amakhefi kanye nezitolo.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Toke Ishalofu Lezincwadi Lokuhlobisa iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Toke Ishalofu Lezincwadi Lokuhlobisa ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Toke Ishalofu Lezincwadi Lokuhlobisa iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The wooden sphere at the center of the Toke offers an elegant aesthetic, acting as a balancer and support. The design combines the simplicity of minimalist aesthetics with the power of nature's organic forms. It is a unique decorative element for all interior spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, cafes, and shops.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions outside to outside:
Height: 18 cm, Width: 49 cm, Depth: 16.5 cm

Package dimensions outside to outside:
Height: 23 cm, Width: 53 cm, Depth: 20 cm
Tags: Bookshelf, Ball, Table top
Production Technology: *Specially bent 0.8 mm thick metal rod
*Electrostatic powder paint
*Polished limewood globe with a diameter of 16 cm
*0.4 mm cnc cut metal plate
Design Challenge: Selecting and processing the appropriate natural material, polishing it to the correct color after processing. Selecting the correct metal sheet and rod, and joining them together after bending and cutting methods.
Research: When designing Toke, it was crucial to select the right material for the sphere at its center. We debated extensively between beech, hornbeam, or walnut. Because exotic woods are generally expensive, we settled on linden, which was readily available locally. Its soft texture made it easy to work with and polish.

For the metal, we strived to select dimensions and thicknesses that could be easily machined on cnc and bending machines. We then engaged local craftsmanship and assembled the parts using welding.

We tried to evaluate different color options for the metal part. We chose both electrostatic paint and gold and silver plating as alternative methods.
Inspiration: Toke's story is built on the theme of "Balance point and the flow of knowledge." Toke acts as a bridge, holding, displaying, and elegantly balancing precious information (books). The wooden sphere, the central element of the design, forms the weight and focal point of the entire system, creating an illusion of gravity by balancing the books' position. This reflects the idea that knowledge is a central force that keeps our minds and lives in balance.
Project Duration: The project began in istanbul, Türkiye, in January 2025. The first prototype was released in May 2025. Mass production began in July 2025.
Operation Flow: The sphere in Toke moves thanks to gravity and balances the books on it, ensuring they stay in order.