The First One Nuetsdësch vum Luisa Gonzalez Mijares

D'Wierk The First One Nuetsdësch vum Designer Luisa Gonzalez Mijares ass en héich geschätzten Gewënner vum prestigiéisen 2026 A' Design Award an Eisen an der Wettbewerbskategorie Miwwelendesign.

EisenMiwwelen· 2026

The First One Nuetsdësch

vum Luisa Gonzalez Mijares

Client: Luisa Gonzalez Mjares

A' Design Award an Eisen Gewënner an der Kategorie Miwwelen

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Iwwer The First One Nuetsdësch

Dëse Schaf verbënnt traditionellt Holzhandwierk mat modernem Stil, andeems en opgeschafte Teakholz a Biche-Spärholz benotzt. Zäitlos Verbindungstechnik a handgemaachte Finitiounen weisen d'Handwierkskonscht, während d'Lëschtenmuster a verschidde Faarftéin e moderne Touch ginn. D'strukturéiert Lëschten erzeegen visuell Effekter an dynamesch Schied, wann d'Dier sech beweegt, wat verspillte Energie a Konschtfäegkeet derbäisetzt. Dës Mëschung éiert klassesch Methoden, während se modern Materialie integréiert, an esou Funktionalitéit an Ausdrock garantéiert.

D'Unerkennung

Iwwer den A' Design Award an Eisen

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Credits, Teammemberen an technesch Detailer vum Designer zur Verfügung gestallt.

Eenzegaarteg Eegeschaften: This cabinet blends traditional woodworking with modern flair using reclaimed solid teak and Birch Plywood. Classic joinery and hand-finishing highlight craftsmanship, while slatted designs and contrasting tones add a contemporary edge. The textured slats create optical illusions and shifting shadows as the door moves, infusing playful dynamism and art into the piece. This fusion respects heritage techniques while embracing innovative design, making it both functional and expressive.
Dimensiounen & Verpackung: Hight 500mm, Width 400mm, Depth 300mm
Tags: Furniture, Reclaimed, wood, plywood, optical illusion, stability, art
Produktiounstechnologie: This furniture piece blends traditional and modern woodworking. Dovetail joints create a sturdy, classic drawer, while marriage joints ensure precise wood connections. Biscuit joinery strengthens the carcass, and teak edge lipping enhances plywood durability and elegance. Hand-routed grooves hold teak slats, creating a striking optical illusion and floating effect.
Design Erausfuerderung: The creative challenge was to transform the proportions given by the guidelines into something aesthetically acceptable or pleasing to my criteria by the incorporation of optical illusions in the design to distract the eye from the given proportions.
Fuerschung: Crafting solid wood furniture in coastal Cornwall remains a challenge due to high humidity over 80 in uninsulated 1700s1800s stone cottages and sea breezes, causing wood to swell warp and loosen joints affecting function look and durability. Combining traditional joinery with stable birch plywood and reclaimed teak which resists moisture and salty air ensures furniture stays structurally sound in Cornish coastal climate The piece has been tested in various environments to prove its stability
Inspiratioun: This furniture design project came from my studies. I had to work with set proportions, one drawer and one door. I did not find the guidelines nor proportions appealing, therfore I experimented with optical illusions to make the drawer and door blend, and visually giving the piece a lighter floating perception. I drew inspiration from Carlos Cruz Diez, the clean lines of Japanese design and from the conviction that any object can blend with art and functionality.
Projetdauer: The project started in February 2024 and ended in July 2024 in the Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall, UK.
The piece remained in exhibition in the College gallery for a another year when they offered to but it from me. Sadly I had to decline the offer at the time, but might consider donating it to them instead at some point in the future.
Operatiounsablaf: The operation and interaction of this furniture piece are intentionally subtle, designed to conceal any obvious function while integrating decorative elements as operational handles, The vertical teak slats a whilst a aesthetic feature doubles as handles for both the door and the traditional drawer creating a seamless flow. Opening the door reveals the interior while pulling the drawer engages the same slatted design blending utility with art. This interplay ensures the units purpose remains discreet inviting users to explore its kinetic charm and optical illusions through tactile engagement enhancing both form and function.
Teammemberen: Luisa Gonzalez Mijares
Bildnoweis: All images
Photographer : Remi Cribb