Students Szu-Wei Chen, Ya-Han Chang, and Chia-Jung Lu received an Honorable Mention in the Furniture Design Category at the 2026 Sen Award National College Space and Furniture Design Competition. Faculty Advisors: Jo-Han Chang and Hao-Jhe Li.

Students Szu-Wei Chen, Ya-Han Chang, and Chia-Jung Lu with their faculty advisors, Jo-Han Chang and Hao-Jhe Li.
Students Szu-Wei Chen, Ya-Han Chang, and Chia-Jung Lu with their faculty advisors, Jo-Han Chang and Hao-Jhe Li.
The Rhythm of the Rails | 1067 transforms retired railway sleepers into functional furniture, combining railway-inspired forms with sliding seats to preserve railway heritage and promote material reuse.
The Rhythm of the Rails | 1067 transforms retired railway sleepers into functional furniture, combining railway-inspired forms with sliding seats to preserve railway heritage and promote material reuse.

The Rhythm of the Rails | 1067

At its core are retired railway ties, their lives extended through functional reimagining. The legs pair polished finish with natural oxidation, juxtaposing artisanal precision with the passage of time. A sliding mechanism invites tactile interaction, evoking a wooden resonance that echoes the rhythmic pulse of a train. Transforming railway vocabulary into a vessel for daily life, the piece carries cultural memory and innovative craftsmanship within its material form.

Link to Awarded Website：https://www.senaward.com/