Il progetto Curvline Libreria di Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin è un vincitore molto stimato del prestigioso 2026 A' Design Award d'Argento nella categoria Design dell'Arredamento.

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Curvline Libreria

di Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin

Cliente: Sotil Studio

Vincitore del premio A' Design Award d'Argento nella categoria Arredamento

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Il Design

Informazioni su Curvline Libreria

Curvline è una libreria autoportante che esplora la trasformazione strutturale del metallo sottile attraverso la curvatura. Ispirato alla duplice natura del metallo, al contempo flessibile e resistente, il design converte la vulnerabilità del materiale in forza piegando e ripiegando la superficie. La forma continua funge simultaneamente da struttura e da contenitore, eliminando la distinzione tra telaio e ripiano. Grazie alla sua configurazione modulare, Curvline consente composizioni adattabili mantenendo al contempo una chiara identità scultorea definita da equilibrio, tensione e un minimalismo raffinato.

Il Riconoscimento

Informazioni sul A' Design Award d'Argento

Curvline Libreria ha vinto l'A' Design Award d'Argento, un riconoscimento enormemente prestigioso conferito a design di fascia alta, splendidi e impressionanti. I vincitori d'Argento sono opere tremendamente brillanti ed estremamente creative che illustrano l'eccezionale competenza, il talento e l'acume dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Curvline Libreria sia un'opera meravigliosa, una vetrina di eccellenza, notevolmente professionale e profondamente innovativa. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award d'Argento è un'invenzione molto notevole e ammirata che giova ai confini dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia e li fa avanzare. Curvline Libreria è una creazione molto invidiata che evoca desideri, porta sentimenti positivi e accende meraviglia e stupore.

Dietro il Design

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Crediti, membri del team e dettagli tecnici forniti dal designer.

Proprietà Uniche: The natural properties of sheet metal have directly shaped the design approach of the Curvline Bookcase.
Through bending and curving, an ideal form has been achieved - one that is both self-supporting in structure and functional as a bookshelf and display unit.
Function, aesthetics, sculptural presence, and structural integrity are resolved within a single, unified design language.
Form and function are seamlessly intertwined.
Dimensioni e Confezionamento: 1200 x 300 x 600mm
It is made of 3 mm thick metal sheet coated with electrostatic powder paint.
Tag: Curved bookcase, modular design, metal bookshelf, contemporary furniture, space-saving storage, self supporting structure, minimalist aesthetic, durable materials
Tecnologia di Produzione: The production of the bookcase involves precision bending and Atomic Hydrogen Welding (AHW), ensuring structural integrity, dimensional accuracy, and refined craftsmanship. The surface is coated with electrostatic powder coating, providing long-lasting durability and a high-quality finish.
Sfida Progettuale: The hardest part was shaping thin sheet metal to stand on its own while keeping a light, elegant look. Balancing strength and flexibility required many form tests and precise bending experiments. Limited production tools and metal thickness constraints challenged the process, but these limits inspired a refined, minimal structure that merges aesthetics with structural efficiency.
Ricerca: This research was a design-based study aimed at creating a modular, self-supporting bookcase. Metal behavior was explored through sketches, 3D models, and physical prototypes. Data was collected by testing forms, curves, and load capacity, including computer simulations to determine metal thickness and weight limits. Experiments also focused on using thin metal forms in furniture design. Results showed that curved forms provide both strength and aesthetic appeal. The research informs real-world furniture design, offering flexible, durable, and visually striking solutions for homes, offices, and public spaces.
Ispirazione: By its nature, metal resists tension with its high tensile strength, yet in thin forms, it becomes more vulnerable under compression. These slender forms are flexible and malleable. However, bending them is precisely what transforms this weakness into strength. As the metal folds, it gains structural rigidity, balancing the contradictions within its own nature. This design takes inspiration from that transformation, uniting strength and the aesthetic of form into a harmonious whole.
Durata del Progetto: Izmir/Turkey, 2023
Flusso Operativo: Curvline Bookcase is easy to use and adapt. You can place units side by side or stack them to fit your space. Its curved metal form stands firmly without extra support, creating a sculptural yet practical piece. By simply changing its arrangement, it transforms from a single shelf into a continuous display, combining elegance, strength, and flexibility in everyday use.
Brevetti: Design Patent: Patented. Patent No. 2023/010860. Patent Holder: Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin. Year: 2024. Jurisdiction: Turkey.
Crediti Immagini: Image #1 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #2 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #3 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #4 : Photographer Tolga Aslanturk, 2023
Image #5 : Creator Ayse Ozlem Ozaltin, 2025