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Tuba Mete Geckin Receives the Silver A' Design Award for Duo Bathroom Furniture in Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Tuba Mete Geckin of Pavo Design Studio for bathroom furniture and sanitary ware design
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Duo Bathroom Furniture by Tuba Mete Geckin of Pavo Design Studio has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design category. The recognition forms part of 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About Duo Bathroom Furniture
Duo reinterprets bathroom furniture through a sculptural and fluid geometry that moves beyond conventional rectilinear typologies. Emerging from an expressive hand drawn study, the design translates organic curvature into a production ready modular system. Integrated storage, ergonomic clarity and material contrast establish a balanced spatial composition. Duo demonstrates how expressive form can coexist with industrial precision, maintaining usability, structural stability and manufacturability within a refined contemporary language.
About Tuba Mete Geckin
Tuba Mete Geckin is an interior architect and product designer based in Bursa Turkey and the founder of Pavo Design Studio. Her practice focuses on integrating spatial thinking with industrial production logic, developing contemporary furniture and interior systems that balance sculptural form with functional clarity. She collaborates with manufacturing partners to transform conceptual ideas into scalable products. Her work explores material research, modular systems and the relationship between organic geometry and structural precision within contemporary design contexts.
About Pavo Design Studio
Pavo Design Studio is a multidisciplinary design practice based in Bursa Turkey specializing in interior architecture and product design. The studio focuses on developing contemporary spatial concepts and furniture systems that integrate material research
Award Record
Tuba Mete Geckin of Pavo Design Studio is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Award
The A' Sanitary Ware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good bathroom product designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to sanitary ware designers, bathroom furniture designers, industrial design studios and ceramic artists from all countries. Entries typically include toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, bidets and faucets. Awarded sanitary ware designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/sanitary-ware
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/177490
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/177490
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!177490
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/371673
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://bit.ly/4sfm1eC
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Duo Bathroom Furniture
- Function
- Bathroom Furniture
- Category
- Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Architecture
- Colors
- Gray, Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Tuba Mete Geckin
- Country
- Turkiye
- Brand
- Pavo Design Studio
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #177490
Credits
- Image Credits
- Creator Tuba Mete Geckin Duo Bathroom Furniture 2025
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Duo transforms an expressive hand drawn concept into a production ready bathroom system. Its sculptural curved silhouette combines artistic expression with functional clarity. Crafted in black natural veneer with contrasting burl veneer detail, the design integrates ergonomic storage and a circular mirror with integrated shelf. It offers a refined alternative to conventional bathroom typologies
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the fluidity of water and the timeless textures of nature,Duo translates organic impressions into a sculptural bathroom ensemble.The design embodies a dialogue between contrasts:raw industrial expression and refined craftsmanship. Its flowing forms echo natural rhythms, while the precision of materials and construction reflects modern sophistication.Duo is not only a functional piece but also an emotional statement,where natures poetry is reinterpreted through contemporary design.
- Research
- The research explored how organic sculptural geometry can redefine conventional bathroom typologies without compromising functionality. User experience analysis informed ergonomic access and integrated storage within compact spaces. Prototyping and cnc based manufacturing tests translated curved forms into serial production components ensuring dimensional accuracy and structural stability. The result proves that non conventional geometry can remain scalable and usable.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge was translating an organic sculptural geometry into a structurally stable and serially manufacturable product. Unlike conventional rectilinear bathroom units, the curved vertical surfaces required precise cnc calibration and multiple prototyping phases to control tolerances and material behavior. Maintaining storage efficiency and ergonomic functionality within a non linear form demanded structural reinforcement solutions without compromising visual purity. Balancing artisan aesthetics with industrial feasibility was the most critical obstacle resolved during development.
- Realization and Technology
- Duo combines handcrafted aesthetics with industrial production logic.The organically curved surfaces are cnc milled to achieve precision in repeated serial manufacturing while preserving the sculptural softness of the form. The fluted vertical textures are engineered for modular panel production, optimizing material usage and minimizing waste. Structural components are reinforced internally to support the freestanding configuration. Integrated lighting and concealed fixing systems are designed for seamless assembly. The project transforms artisan character into scalable, repeatable production.
- Operation and Interaction
- Duo supports a seamless daily routine through intuitive interaction and visual clarity. The handle free push to open system provides effortless access while preserving the purity of its curved form. Soft close mechanisms ensure silent movement. The countertop ceramic basin allows ergonomic use and easy maintenance. Integrated LED lighting and the anti fog mirror enhance visibility and support uninterrupted comfort.
- Project Duration and Location
- The design process began in April 2024 in Bursa Turkey and was finalized in January 2025. The product was developed and manufactured in Bursa Turkey.
- Specifications
- Main unit 960 mm width 730 mm depth 850 mm height Tall cabinet 700 mm width 450 mm depth 1900 mm height Mirror 960 mm diameter circular form Shelf length 1450 mm Carcass moisture resistant mdf e1 standard with natural veneer Surface uv protected matte lacquer Basin countertop ceramic Door system soft close hinge and push to open Mirror lacquered mdf with integrated Led 4000K and anti fog fixing concealed wall mount brackets
- Keywords
- Organic bathroom furniture, Sculptural geometry, cnc based production, Modular bathroom system, Contemporary interior product, Ergonomic storage solution, Industrial design innovation, Curved surface engineering, Minimalist bathroom design, Serial manufacturing adaptation
