Stoniture 梳化 by Abbas Sufi Nejad is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 金獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

金傢俱· 2023

Stoniture 梳化

by Abbas Sufi Nejad

Client: Villasufia

A' Design Award 金獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Stoniture 梳化

Stoniture 係一張以天然石頭形態為靈感嘅梳化。設計採用弧形邊緣同寬闊嘅承托面，提供舒適放鬆嘅坐姿。座墊海綿會隨住重量微微調節，令坐面貼合身體線條。主體結構以木材製造，座位內置密度為30嘅海綿。梳化尺寸為110乘95乘50厘米。簡約嘅造型旨在反映天然石頭嘅樸實，營造一種親切熟悉嘅感覺。Stoniture 於2023年喺德黑蘭設計。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 金獎

Stoniture 梳化是 A' Design Award 金獎得主，這是授予一流、絕妙而傑出設計的極為崇高的認可。金獎得主是極具創新、極富遠見且璀璨奪目的創作，反映出其設計師的天才、智慧與才幹。預計Stoniture 梳化將成為一項備受讚譽、引領潮流、氣勢恢宏的發明，帶來前所未有的價值。這件贏得 A' Design Award 金獎的設計是一個壯觀而受人敬重的項目，極大地造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Stoniture 梳化激起強烈的渴望，喚起激情，鼓勵創造力，令我們著迷。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The furniture piece is designed with a curved edge and a proper support surface to provide a comfortable and relaxing position. The seat foam adjusts slightly when sitting, ensuring a comfortable experience for the user. The simple design of the furniture piece is meant to reflect the simplicity and beauty of natural stone.
Dimensions & Packaging: The size of the sofa is 110*95*50 cm.
Tags: nature-inspired, stone, simplicity, comfort, relaxation, unique, blend, interaction, function, familiarity.
Production Technology: The body structure has been made from wood. It has 30 density foam in its seat.
Design Challenge: The main goal of the project was to create a concept based on natural environmental elements and respect for the environment. The main challenge in designing the project was to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing design that captures the essence of the designer's inspiration while also meeting the practical needs of users.
Research: For designing this project, the designer do research about the properties and characteristics of natural stone and how to translate those into a functional piece of furniture. Also, he did research about different materials and production methods to ensure that the furniture piece is durable and can withstand regular use.
Inspiration: The designer drew inspiration from natural stone, one of the most primitive elements of nature, to create a sense of familiarity and trust at an intuitive level. The designer aimed to evoke the feeling of being surrounded by nature, where the user feels like a stone around which water flows.
Project Duration: It has been designed in Tehran in 2023.
Operation Flow: The interaction between the natural element of stone and the function of the furniture has determined the current form. The designer aimed to create a furniture piece that feels like a part of nature, creating a unique blend of nature and functionality.
Image Credits: Visualization by Marjan Sabzali