Ko te hoahoa Nimbus Tūru whai ringa, Tūru waewae nā Simone Villéla he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Taputapu.
HiriwaTaputapu· 2026
Nimbus Tūru whai ringa, Tūru waewae
Kiritaki: Simone Villéla Atelier
Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Taputapu
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Mō Nimbus Tūru whai ringa, Tūru waewae
Ko Nimbus he huinga tūru whai ringa me te tūru waewae i hoahoatia mō ngā rūma noho o te kāinga. I whakaaweawetia te hoahoa e te māmā o ngā kapua, e whakakotahi ana i ngā wāhanga ngohengohe kua whakauhia ki te pūtahi rākau tino tika. Ko ngā ringa me te tūāpapa i hangaia ki te rākau jacaranda mārō, i tāraia ki te mahi hono rākau āta whakaarohia kia mau tonu ai. Ko te pūhāhā kaha nui he paparanga, me ngā whītiki ngāwari, e whakarato ana i te noho hāneanea e hāngai ana ki te tinana. He maha ngā mahi a te tūru waewae – ka taea te whakamahi hei okiokinga waewae, hei tūru tāpiri, hei tēpu taha iti rānei ina whakauria te taupoki rākau ka taea te tango. Ka kawea mai e tēnei huinga ngā taipitopito i mahia ā-ringa ki te hanga ahumahi ka taea te whakawhānui.
Te Whakamihi
Mō te A' Design Award Hiriwa
Ko Nimbus Tūru whai ringa, Tūru waewae te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Nimbus Tūru whai ringa, Tūru waewae he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Nimbus Tūru whai ringa, Tūru waewae he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.
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Kete Pāpāho
Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.
- Āhuatanga Motuhake
- Nimbus is a contemporary seating system inspired by the gentle lightness of clouds. Designed for modern living, it combines sculptural presence with ergonomic comfort and multifunctionality. The transformable ottoman serves both as a footrest and as a side table, offering adaptability and practicality. Nimbus balances emotional design with everyday use, creating a warm, iconic solution for contemporary interiors.
- Inenga & Pēketanga
- Nimbus is a contemporary armchair and ottoman system designed for residential interiors. Armchair dimensions: 760 mm height × 745 mm width × 765 mm depth, with a seat height of 455 mm. The round ottoman measures 370 mm height × 540 mm width × 540 mm depth. The rectangular ottoman version measures 485 mm height × 430 mm width × 615 mm depth. Materials include solid wood structure, upholstered foam seating, and an optional wooden tabletop surface. The ottoman is multifunctional, serving as footrest or compact support table.
- Tūtohu
- Armchair design, Multifunctional ottoman, Contemporary furniture, Ergonomic seating, Sculptural form, Brazilian design, Wood craftsmanship, Soft upholstery, Modular comfort, Living room furniture
- Hangarau Whakanao
- The Nimbus Armchair and Ottoman combine solid jacaranda wood craftsmanship with advanced upholstery techniques. Carefully shaped joinery ensures durability and visual lightness. High-density foam and elastic webbing provide ergonomic comfort, while all elements are designed for efficient manufacturing without losing refined artisanal detailing.
- Wero Hoahoa
- The main challenge in developing Nimbus was achieving structural durability while preserving its soft, cloud-inspired volume. Research focused on ergonomic proportions, material resistance and foam performance under prolonged use. A layered seat system combining elastic webbing and differentiated foams was tested to balance weight support and comfort. The final structure ensures stability, longevity and visual lightness without compromising tactile softness.
- Rangahau
- Nimbus was developed through research on emotional design, ergonomic seating, and multifunctional furniture for compact living. The process included sketch exploration, proportion studies, and material testing with wood and upholstery to achieve softness and structural clarity. User comfort, visual lightness, and adaptability were key outcomes, resulting in a refined seating system for contemporary interiors.
- Whakaaweawe
- Nimbus was inspired by the idea of visual lightness translated into structural solidity. The design contrasts soft, enveloping volumes with a precise wooden base, creating balance between comfort and architectural clarity. It explores the dialogue between handcrafted expression and industrial feasibility, bringing artisanal warmth into scalable contemporary production.
- Roanga o te Kaupapa
- The Nimbus Armchair and Ottoman were designed and developed between 2025 and 2026 in Vila Velha/ES, Brazil, at Simone Villéla Atelier. The collection was later executed in Bento Goncalves/ RS, Brazil in partnership with Voltoni, combining authorial design research with industrial craftsmanship. The project reflects a contemporary approach to comfort, sculptural form, and production-ready furniture for modern interiors.
- Rerenga Mahi
- Nimbus is designed to create an intuitive comfort experience. The armchair provides a supportive, enveloping seat for relaxation, while the ottoman enhances interaction by adapting to different needs. It can be used as a footrest, an extra seat, or paired with a removable wooden top to become a compact side table. This flexibility allows Nimbus to support everyday living in a warm and effortless way.
- Whakamana Whakaahua
- Image Credits: Studio Moresco, Still Photography, Nimbus Armchair and Ottoman Set, 2026.
Graphic Design Credits: Ezequiele Panizzi, Graphic Art and Layout, 2025.
Video Credits: Simone Villéla Atelier, Direction and Editing, 2026.
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