Zsolt Szalai
AUSTRIA
Meet Zsolt Szalai - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Austria. Zsolt Szalai's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Zsolt Szalai's impressive haul of 3 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Outdoor Furniture, Furniture and Interior, Zsolt Szalai's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, Zsolt Szalai masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores Zsolt Szalai's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
View Profile Consult Now Hire NowThe warm color and the special shape language are real eye-catchers. The original shapes of these troughs are figurative sculptures, which were simplified to create a combination between sculptures and useful objects. The material used Corten steel, these troughs remain for eternity. They are indestructible and are constantly changing due to the permanent rusting, which was not stopped here on purpose. It is intended to represent change and transience.
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A wine cellar that draws all eyes. It is handmade and planned for a real wine lover. The combination of the burnished steel frames with partially colored insulating glass, make it look stable but at the same time airy. With special temperature control, this walk-in room provides enough space for cooling, storing and collecting wine. On the opposite side, there is a pivot door, also handmade of burnished steel. In the recesses of the door, the colored glass is found again.
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Conversion of an attic apartment over three floors, with the main motive to dissolve the existing small parts and create a spacious luxury apartment. The winding rooms were structurally and visually opened and enlarged. From fixed stock and objects such as stair railings, wardrobe and flower troughs, became unique sculptures. The choice of colors and materials is reduced in order to give more space to the language of form and the composition of the objects with and among each other.
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