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Mısra Özel wins Silver at the prestigious A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award with Altered Heritage Bench.

Mısra Özel's groundbreaking Cultural Heritage sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Silver A' Design Award recognition in the A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Altered Heritage Bench” by Mısra Özel has been distinguished with the silver award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2026, in the highly competitive cultural heritage and culture industry design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Silver A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Altered Heritage Bench but also emphasizes the influential role of GLIF in elevating standards within the cultural heritage domain.

The visionary behind “Altered Heritage Bench” Mısra Özel, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.

To explore “Altered Heritage Bench” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning cultural heritage.

About Altered Heritage Bench

This sculptural bench originates from parts of a damaged Italian console dating back to the early 20th century. Rather than restoring the missing sections, the design reinterprets the fragmented form through bold material interventions. Hand-carved beechwood is combined with Rosso Levanto marble and satin stainless steel to create a hybrid composition. The result is a functional seat that retains traces of its historical origin while presenting itself as a contemporary collectible object.

About A' Design Awards

The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award honors outstanding design of cultural heritage projects, cultural conversation, preservation, restoration and protection projects, heritage architecture and more.

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