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Arman Khadangan Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Raum Table Top Grill in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Arman Khadangan for bakeware, tableware, drinkware and cookware design
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COMO, Italy, April 25, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design category for Raum Table Top Grill by Arman Khadangan, designed for Zugspitzar. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Raum Table Top Grill
Raum is a table top grill designed for outdoor cooking. The grill is made from high grade stainless steel, cut by CNC laser and shaped by press brake bending. A dual shell structure forms a curved base that guides air through side vents and shields the surface below from heat. Charcoal is placed in the inner chamber, and the heat spreads evenly across the cooking grate. The four part modular system is assembled without tools or fasteners and can be taken apart for cleaning. Laser welded joints and a satin finish support long service life.
About Arman Khadangan
Arman Khadangan is an industrial designer based in Ankara, Turkey, holding an Industrial Design degree from Ostim Technical University. His practice encompasses physical product development and business administration methodologies. He contributes to the manufacturing sector by structuring design integration methods for small and medium-sized enterprises within regional production hubs. His operational focus combines physical product generation with commercial research, delivering production-oriented outcomes for consumer goods and industrial applications.
Award Record
With this recognition, Arman Khadangan is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2023 - 2024 to 2025 - 2026 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Award
The A' Kitchenware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good kitchenware designs by best kitchenware brands and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to kitchenware designers, product designers, industrial design studios and kitchenware brands from all countries. Entries typically include pots, pans, cutlery, plates, bowls and glasses. Awarded kitchenware designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/kitchenware
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/174385
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/174385
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!174385
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/341494
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Raum Table Top Grill
- Function
- Table Top Grill
- Category
- Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Food & Hospitality
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green, Tan and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Zugspitzar
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Arman Khadangan
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #174385
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Raum is a manifestation of structural purity, crafted from precision-cut stainless steel. It distinguishes itself through a dual-shell architecture: a curved, monolithic base that optimizes airflow while acting as a thermal shield for surfaces. Eschewing conventional fasteners, its modular components allow for tool-free assembly and effortless maintenance. Raum transforms the utilitarian grill into a sculptural centerpiece, balancing industrial durability with sophisticated elegance.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for Raum—the German word for space—stems from a desire to harmonize minimalist aesthetics with the pragmatic demands of functional outdoor cooking. Influenced by the structural honesty of industrial architecture and the precision of machined components, the design centers on the concept of "monolithic fluidity." This approach creates a sense of structural permanence and durability while maintaining a light, clean-lined footprint ideal for contemporary urban living.
- Research
- This project utilized Experimental Design Research to optimize portable combustion. The objective was to eliminate the structural failures of traditional grills while maximizing heat efficiency. Using Airflow Dynamics Simulations (CFD) and physical metal-forming experiments, we tested various curvatures on stainless steel. Research involved user-interaction trials with outdoor enthusiasts to analyze thermal safety. Results yielded a dual-shell geometry that reduces coal consumption by 20% and ensures a stable, cool-touch base.
- Challenge
- The core challenge was synthesizing sculptural "monolithic fluidity" with rigorous thermal safety. Developing a single-material chassis that maintains a cool-touch exterior required complex heat-transfer analysis. Externally, navigating the precision bending limits of 2.0mm stainless steel was a significant manufacturing hurdle. Internally, the goal was to counter the social shift toward disposable tools. The solution—a dual-shell architecture—overcame these technical constraints to deliver a permanent, high-performance design.
- Realization and Technology
- Raum is engineered using high-grade stainless steel, utilizing CNC laser cutting for micron-level dimensional accuracy. The primary chassis is formed through cold rolling and CNC press brake bending, achieving structural rigidity and the signature "monolithic fluidity" without internal skeletons. Assembly features precision laser welding for seamless, invisible joins. The modular components are finished with a uniform grain to enhance corrosion resistance and thermal longevity.
- Operation and Interaction
- Using Raum is an intuitive ritual: simply slide the modular pieces together and place charcoal in the inner chamber. The curved body is naturally designed to funnel air through side vents, keeping the heat consistent and intense without constant maintenance. Whether searing meats or vegetables, the heat radiates uniformly for superior culinary results. Once finished, the grill disassembles instantly for effortless cleaning, turning a rugged task into a smooth social experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The Raum project was conceptualized and developed in Ankara, Turkey. The design phase commenced in May 2025, followed by intensive prototyping and material testing. The project reached its final manufacturing and realization stage in July 2025. This three-month cycle encompassed everything from initial airflow simulations to the final precision-machined prototype, representing a streamlined bridge between contemporary Turkish industrial design and high-end manufacturing.
- Specifications
- Dimensions: 500 mm (W) x 270 mm (D) x 150 mm (H). Material: High-grade AISI 304 Stainless Steel (EN 1.4301). Material Gauge: 2.0 mm precision sheet metal. Architecture: Dual-shell thermal-break configuration with integrated CNC-perforated aeration geometry. Components: 4-part modular system (chassis, internal combustion chamber, and laser-cut cooking grate). Weight: Approx. 5.2 kg. Packaging: Flat-pack optimized volumetric design for logistics efficiency. Finish: Industrial satin.
- Keywords
- grill, cooking, table top grill, outdoor cooking, grilling
