Istanbul, Türkiye
Conventional bathroom furniture is typically fixed, difficult to remove, and often discarded during renovation or relocation.
ONIVA proposes an alternative model by redefining bathroom furniture as a movable, reusable, and long-life product rather than an architectural fixture.
Creavit Oniva Bathroom Furniture by Creavit, won a 2026 Green Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design, and Urban Studies.
The system is designed to be easily assembled, disassembled, transported, and reinstalled without damaging surrounding surfaces or requiring specialized labor.
This approach supports extended product life cycles and reduces material waste associated with demolition, replacement, and renovation processes.
By enabling reuse across different spatial contexts, ONIVA contributes to a more circular design approach within the built environment.
Building on this approach, ONIVA is based on a hybrid construction strategy that combines traditional wooden joinery with a limited number of industrial metal connectors.
Structural stability is primarily achieved through proven woodworking techniques, while metal components are used only where necessary.
This material reduction strategy minimizes resource use and simplifies recycling at the end of the product’s life.
It also avoids complex composite structures that are difficult to separate or recover. All components are integrated within the furniture’s own structure, eliminating the need for permanent wall or floor fixation.
The system follows a clear and legible construction logic that supports user autonomy and responsible consumption. Assembly and disassembly processes are intuitive, and no additional services, adhesives, or advanced technical expertise.
This design choice lowers energy consumption associated with installation, reduces dependency on external labor, and empowers users to maintain, adapt, or relocate the furniture over time.
The clarity of the construction also supports repair and partial replacement, further extending the system’s usable lifespan.
ONIVA is fully demountable and can be packed into compact units, improving transportation efficiency and reducing carbon emissions related to logistics and storage.
This compactability also supports modular reuse, allowing the system to adapt to different spatial layouts and functional requirements without producing additional furniture or waste.
Material selection prioritizes durability, longevity, and responsible use. The system is produced in solid hornbeam and oak, chosen for their strength, wear resistance, and long service life.
These hardwoods are well-suited to humid environments and are intended to age naturally rather than be replaced. The restrained and functional design language avoids trend-driven styling, supporting long-term relevance in both residential and hospitality applications.
By eliminating permanent fixation and embracing a demountable, hybrid joinery system, ONIVA addresses key sustainability criteria: waste reduction, lifecycle extension, material efficiency, and adaptability.
It demonstrates how traditional craftsmanship can be reinterpreted through contemporary design thinking to create environmentally responsible solutions.
ONIVA offers a practical model for sustainable interior furniture by aligning construction logic, material choice, and user interaction with principles of circular and low-impact design.
Project: Creavit Oniva Bathroom Furniture
Designers: Sule Koc, Creavit/Çanakcılar Seramik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Manufacturer: Creavit/Çanakcılar Seramik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
