Tokyo Benche ea Mesebetsi e Mengata ka Joao Teixeira

Moralo oa Tokyo Benche ea Mesebetsi e Mengata ka Joao Teixeira ke mohlodi oa khau e hlomphehang haholo ya 2026 Moputso oa Khauta oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Tlhodisano oa Moralo wa Fenitjhara.

KhautaFenitjhara· 2026

Tokyo Benche ea Mesebetsi e Mengata

ka Joao Teixeira

Moreki: Oftwise

Mohlodi oa Moputso oa Khauta oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Fenitjhara

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Mohlodi oa Khau ea Netefaditsweng

Netefatsa Boemo ba Khau bakeng sa #181115

Etela Sebaka Sheba ho A' Design Award Tokollo ya Boraditaba Baeche ya Moputso

Mebala

Moralo

Mabapi le Tokyo Benche ea Mesebetsi e Mengata

Tokyo ke benche ea mesebetsi e mengata e etselitsoeng mamati a ho kena a malapeng. Tokyo e kopanya sebaka sa ho lula le raka ea lieta, e le hore lieta, mekotla le lintho tsa letsatsi le letsatsi li ka bolokoa sebakeng se senyenyane. Terei e kaholimo e kobehileng e latela mola oa khushene 'me e tšoara lintho tsa letsatsi le letsatsi. Benche ena e entsoe ka plywood ea birch ea FSC e hatelitsoeng e nang le veneer ea oak ea tlhaho, e sehiloeng ka CNC bakeng sa ho nepahala 'me e phethetsoe ka oli tse se nang chefo. Khushene e apesitsoe ka polyester e sebelisitsoeng bocha. Tokyo e romelloa e phuthetsoe e bataletse 'me e ka kopanngoa ke motho a le mong ka lisekurupu tse leshome.

Kamohelo

Mabapi le Moputso oa Khauta oa A' Design Award

Tokyo Benche ea Mesebetsi e Mengata ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Khauta oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo ea maemo a pele, e ntle ka ho makatsa le e ikhethang. Bahapi ba Khauta ke lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse nang le mehopolo e mecha haholo, tse shebileng pele le tse khanyang ka ho foufatsa, tse bontšang botsebi, bohlale le bokhoni ba baqapi ba tsona. Tokyo Benche ea Mesebetsi e Mengata e lebelletsoe ho ba mohopolo o babatsoang haholo, o thehang mekhoa e mecha le o moholo, o tlisang boleng bo sa kang ba bonoa. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Khauta oa A' Design Award ke mosebetsi o tsosang maikutlo, o hlomphehang, o tlisang molemo o moholo le o sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Tokyo Benche ea Mesebetsi e Mengata e hlahisa maikutlo a matla a takatso, e tsosa tjantjello, e khothalletsa boqapi mme e re khahlisa.

Ka Mora Moralo

Sete ya Boraditaba

Litlhaku, ditho tsa sehlopha le lintlha tsa botekgeniki tse fanoeng ke moetsi wa moralo.

Boleng bo Ikhethang: 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.
Boholo le Phuthelo: 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.
Lithegi: Multifunctional, Shoe Rack, Bench, Product Design, Furniture Design, Plywood Furniture
Theknoloji ya Tlhahiso: 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.
Phephetso ya Moralo: 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.
Dipatlisiso: 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.
Kgothaletso: 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.
Nako ya Projeke: 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
Tsamaiso ya Mosebetsi: 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.
Litlotla tsa Setshwantsho: 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