Stoniture is a nature-inspired sofa that evokes a sense of familiarity and trust with natural stone. The designer aimed to create a furniture piece that feels like a part of nature, with a simple design and a curved edge for comfort. It has a wooden body structure with 30-density foam in its seat and measures 110 x 95 x 50 cm. The main challenge was to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing design that captures the essence of natural stone while meeting practical needs. Stoniture is a unique and perfect addition to any nature-inspired living space.
Designed by Abbas Sufinejad
Recognized by A' Design Award.
Abbas Sufinejad was born in 1977 in Tehran. Having graduated from the National Talent Development Organization (SAMPAD), he entered the Faculty of Civil Engineering of Tehran Azad University in 1996, and then in 2001, continued his studies in the Faculty of Art and Architecture of the Azad University of Tehran, majoring in architecture. He holds an MBA and a Ph.D. in Art Philosophy from Malaysia. His academic career started in 2006 when he established the Department of Interior Design and Architecture at a private College. He has been an architecture-and-interior-design expert presenter in various television and radio programs. Siavash Soofinejad has been active since 2009 as a designer and producer of furniture and lighting objects, combining the traditional art of Iranian architecture with modern art. And it has been a while that he is designing and producing decorative objects with his personal brand "Villasufia".
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