Sunset Gold Isihlalo Sokuphumula by Wei Jingye and Shen Qingqing is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ifenisha Competition Category.
IbhulonziIfenisha· 2026
Sunset Gold Isihlalo Sokuphumula
by Wei Jingye and Shen Qingqing
Client: Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts
Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ifenisha Category
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About Sunset Gold Isihlalo Sokuphumula
I-Sunset Gold yisihlalo sokuphumula esakhelwe amagumbi okuhlala, amagumbi okufundela namakilabhu. Isihlalo simbozwe ngesikhumba senkomo se-top grain saseNyakatho Melika phezu kwefomu elivuselelayo kakhulu, futhi ubuso obubomvu njengewayini bukhombisa ukwakheka okunamagagasi. Isisekelo senziwe nge-aluminium alloy yezinga lezindiza, eyakhiwe ngokugoqwa kwe-CNC nokushiselwa nge-argon arc, bese ifakwa i-bronze, ihlanzwe ngocingo futhi ipholishwe ngesandla. Isikhumba sisikwa futhi sithungwa ngesandla ukuze izimbotshana zemvelo zihlale zibonakala. Ukuphakama kwesihlalo okungu-420 mm kanye ne-engele yokwencika engu-105 degrees kunikeza ukusekelwa okunethezekile komhlane nemilenze.
The Recognition
About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award
Sunset Gold Isihlalo Sokuphumula 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. Sunset Gold Isihlalo Sokuphumula 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. Sunset Gold Isihlalo Sokuphumula iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design captures light texture and material contrast. Simple in form the chair features wine red full grain leather with high resilience foam showing deep crimson ripple patterns. The bronze metal base is brushed and oxidized glowing like molten gold. Soft leather curves bring comfort sharp metal lines add sculptural modernity. A balance of soft and strong it is both a seat and frozen light an art piece in space.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 740 mm x 720 mm x 430 mm, The product production and processing technology consists of leather cutting, filler shaping, metal welding, and surface treatment. The processing mode is mature, and the shape conforms to ergonomics. The seat height of 420mm ensures the best foot-hanging sitting experience, and the backrest angle of 105° provides comfortable back support.
- Tags
- Sunset, Molten Gold, Leather Texture, Luxury, Sculptural
- Production Technology
- Mainly made of imported North American top-layer cowhide and high-hardness aviation-grade aluminum alloy. The leather is hand-cut and sewn to retain the texture of natural pores. the metal parts use CNC precision bending and argon arc welding, with bronze electroplating and wire drawing on the surface, and finally polished through multiple manual processes to ensure that every detail is as smooth as a mirror.
- Design Challenge
- How to realistically restore the "Rouge Ripple" texture of the leather and the "Bronze Wire Drawing" texture of the metal in ultra-high-definition rendering, and find a harmonious point of color between the two, was the main challenge of this design. By adjusting the IOR and glossiness of the materials, a visual effect that is both retro and modern was finally achieved.
- Research
- This design takes Material Narration as its core, exploring the balance between the warm texture of leather and the cold severity of metal. Through high-precision 3D rendering technology, the visual effect of Sunset Gold is maximized, proving that under a minimalist shape, the texture and light of the material itself are enough to support the design soul of a piece of furniture.
- Inspiration
- The design draws inspiration from the tranquility of twilight and the fluidity of liquid metal. As the sun sets the glow falls upon ancient bronze artifacts where warm light meets cool metal creating a serene and luxurious atmosphere. The curve of the backrest mimics ripples on water stirred by a gentle breeze while the metal legs resemble frozen flames capturing a moment in time. This contrast between light and shadow softness and hardness forms the core meaning of the design.
- Project Duration
- The design had started in Shenyang in January 2025, completed in Shenyang in June 2025, and displayed in the museum of Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in Shenyang in June in 2025.
- Operation Flow
- Suitable for use in living rooms, studies, or clubs. When the user sits on it, the soft leather quickly fits the body curves, providing a cloud-like support. the bronze metal legs flow with light and shadow as the viewing angle changes, adding a dynamic visual focus to the space. It is both a haven for rest and a visual art piece in the space.
- Team Members
- Wei Jingye
Shen Qingqing
Zhao Jiahui
Gu Mingtian
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