Tokyo Ìjókòó Aláìṣẹ́-Ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ láti ọwọ́ Joao Teixeira jẹ́ aṣẹ́gun olókìkí púpọ̀ ti 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ìdíje Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Ilé.
WúràOhun-èlò Ilé· 2026
Tokyo Ìjókòó Aláìṣẹ́-Ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀
látọ̀wọ́ Joao Teixeira
Oníbàárà: Oftwise
Aṣẹ́gun Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award nínú Ẹ̀ka Ohun-èlò Ilé
Aṣẹ́gun Àmì Ẹ̀yẹ Tí a Jẹ́rìísí
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Nípa Tokyo Ìjókòó Aláìṣẹ́-Ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀
Tokyo jẹ́ ìjókòó aláìṣẹ́-ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ tí a ṣe àgbékalẹ̀ rẹ̀ fún ẹnu-ọ̀nà àbáwọlé ilé. Tokyo so ibi ìjókòó pọ̀ mọ́ pẹpẹ bàtà, kí a lè fi bàtà, àpò àti àwọn ohun èlò ojoojúmọ́ pamọ́ sí àyè kékeré. Àtẹ orí rẹ̀ tí ó tẹ̀ tẹ̀lé ìlà timutimu náà, ó sì gba àwọn ohun èlò ojoojúmọ́ dúró. A fi pákó birch plywood FSC tí a tẹ̀ ṣe ìjókòó náà pẹ̀lú aṣọ-igi oaku àdánidá, tí a fi ẹ̀rọ CNC gbẹ́ fún ìpéye, tí a sì fi òróró aláìlóró parí rẹ̀. A fi polyester tí a tún ṣe lò bo timutimu náà. A máa ń kó Tokyo ránṣẹ́ ní ìpele pẹrẹsẹ, ẹnìkan ṣoṣo sì lè kó o jọ pẹ̀lú skurú mẹ́wàá.
Ìdánimọ̀ Náà
Nípa Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award
Tokyo Ìjókòó Aláìṣẹ́-Ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele àkọ́kọ́, tó jẹ́ ìyanu tó sì yàtọ̀. Àwọn olùborí Wúrà jẹ́ àwọn ẹ̀dá tó ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun gidigidi, tó ní ojú-ìwòye tó jìnnà tó sì ń tàn yòò tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ọgbọ́n, òye àti ìjáfáfá àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Tokyo Ìjókòó Aláìṣẹ́-Ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ yóò jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tí a yìn gidigidi, tó ń gbé ìtẹ̀sí kalẹ̀ tó sì jẹ́ ìrántí tó ń mú iye tí a kò rí rí wá. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Wúrà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àkànṣe tó yani lẹ́nu tí a bọ̀wọ̀ fún tó ṣe anfàní gidigidi tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Tokyo Ìjókòó Aláìṣẹ́-Ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń dá ìmọ̀lára ìfẹ́ tó lágbára sílẹ̀, ń jí ìtara, ń gbé ìṣẹ̀dá lárugẹ tó sì ń fà wá mọ́ra.
Lẹ́yìn Àpẹrẹ Náà
Àkójọ Ìròyìn
Àwọn ẹ̀tọ́, àwọn ọmọ ẹgbẹ́ àti àlàyé ìmọ̀ ẹ̀rọ tí olùṣàpẹrẹ pèsè.
- Àwọn Ohun Àkànṣe
- Tokyo’s most unique feature is the contrast between its visual lightness and functional versatility. The design pushes the boundaries of manufacturing, featuring curves engineered at the absolute radius limit. This precision creates a singular, flowing silhouette that is incredibly difficult for competitors to replicate. This sophisticated approach opens room for signature details such as its distinctive top tray.
- Ìwọ̀n àti Àpò
- The assembled design has Width 945 mm x Depth 400 mm x Height 465 mm.
The design ships in a flat pack format to improve logistics and can be assembled by a single person in less than 5 minutes by laying out all plywood components and cushion on the floor to connect them by driving a total of 10 screws. - Àwọn Àkọlé
- Multifunctional, Shoe Rack, Bench, Product Design, Furniture Design, Plywood Furniture
- Ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ Ìṣelọ́pọ̀
- The design is manufactured from pressed FSC Birch Plywood with natural Oak veneer. After pressing, each component is CNC milled for precision. All wooden parts are finished with non-toxic oils. Chosen for its sturdiness, birch plywood ensures a long-lasting design that minimizes its eco-footprint. The cushion is upholstered in 100% recycled polyester, a high-performance and easy-to-clean fabric that ensures the bench remains inviting in high-traffic entryways.
- Ìpèníjà Àpèsè
- Beyond aesthetics, the hardest task was making a premium product truly affordable. This required simplifying the construction to keep it sturdy and long-lasting without driving up the price. Logistically, the project bridged manufacturers in Greece and Portugal. Coordinating these stages demanded rigorous precision and seamless remote communication to ensure the plywood and upholstery aligned perfectly. This process proved that cross-border collaboration can yield a refined, cost-effective result.
- Ìwádìí
- Research involved a behavioral study of urban dwellings with the goal of solving storage challenges in shrinking, high-cost living spaces through multifunctionality. Utilizing observational analysis, the methodology employed user interviews and journey mapping to understand daily routines. The resulting impact maximized utility within small footprints, effectively addressing the economic shift toward compact housing while enhancing social well-being through organized, stress-free environments.
- Ìmísí
- Rooted in human behavior, Tokyo is inspired by the Japanese custom of removing shoes before entering homes, a habit that has become a global standard, especially post pandemic. This piece crosses cultural tradition with modern home needs, reimagining a daily object through an updated lens to suit fast paced lifestyles. Visually influenced by Japanese Torii gates, the design is distinguished by a balanced asymmetry where each component seamlessly flows with aesthetic and functional purpose.
- Àkókò Iṣẹ́ Àkànṣe
- The project started in November 2023 in Viana do Castelo and finished in February 2025 in Viana do Castelo. It was exhibited in Funchal Biennial of Art and Design in Madeira in March 2025
- Ìlànà Ìṣiṣẹ́
- Tokyo offers an intuitive user experience through self explanatory functionality. Its thoughtful layout optimizes storage while providing the versatility for users to define their own use case scenarios. Whether organizing footwear, bags, or daily essentials, the design avoids prescriptive use. Instead, it adapts to the individual’s unique lifestyle and spatial needs, ensuring the product evolves with the user. The design nature motivate individuals for new and better habits.
- Ìfọwọ́sí Àwòrán
- Image #1: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #2: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #3: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #4: Photographer Pedro Machado, Tokyo, 2025
Image #5: Designer João Teixeira, Tokyo, 2025
Video Credits: Designer João Teixeira, Tokyo, 2025
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