OBLO Handle
Winner
Excellent Product Design
Building and Elements
Details
Oblò features an integrated smart access system that connects to any automation system to provide hospitality and management information as well as safety functions in the event of a power failure or any other alarm conditions. Oblò are truly smart handles which also feature ESI antimicrobial system, whose effectiveness against the Coronavirus was found by the virology lab of the University of Modena e Reggio, Siena, Genova, and certified by RINA.
The Jury‘s Statement
The compelling integration of a smart access system with an antimicrobial surface gives »OBLO Handle« a powerful presence in daily use. The clear design, inspired by nautical symbols, connects function and aesthetics in a fascinating way. The subtle interplay of safety and hygiene within such a distinctive element elevates the project to an exceptional level and sets an impressive benchmark for architectural details.
