FORMANI wins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 for ELEEZ by Zaha Hadid Design
Maastricht-Airport, NL (24-02-2026)
FORMANI has been honoured with the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 for the ELEEZ hardware collection, created in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Design. One of the world’s most recognised design awards, it highlights the collection’s architectural approach and distinctive design language.
The ELEEZ collection, defined by fluid geometry and a strong architectural presence, resonated with an international jury of 129 independent design experts. Among more than 10,000 submissions from 68 countries, the design was recognised for its precision engineering and refined tactile experience.
ELEEZ continues FORMANI’s vision on contemporary architectural hardware. Movement, proportion and spatial integration shape the design. Rather than acting as a purely utilitarian object, it becomes a subtle architectural gesture within a space.
Discover more about the official iF DESIGN AWARD recognition here.
This recognition places ELEEZ among a select group of internationally awarded designs.
About the iF DESIGN AWARD
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognised globally as a benchmark for outstanding design. Organised by the independent iF Design Foundation in Germany, the award evaluates entries based on innovation, functionality, differentiation and relevance.
Winning an iF DESIGN AWARD signals exceptional design quality and positions recipients among leading innovators across architecture, product design and technology. Each year, projects are assessed through a rigorous multi stage jury process by internationally renowned experts.
About Zaha Hadid Design
Zaha Hadid Design continues the legacy of Zaha Hadid’s visionary architectural language. The studio translates complex spatial concepts into objects shaped by movement, precision and material exploration. Rooted in advanced computational design and parametric thinking, product design is approached as an extension of architecture where form emerges from flow and interaction.
Rather than following conventional typologies, Zaha Hadid Design explores how geometry shapes the way users experience space through touch and motion. The collaboration with FORMANI reflects a shared ambition to elevate architectural hardware beyond function and integrate it seamlessly into the spatial narrative. This architectural thinking is clearly reflected in ELEEZ, where fluid geometry translates into tactile interaction.
ELEEZ by Zaha Hadid Design
ELEEZ translates fluid architectural thinking into a tactile object defined by movement, proportion and precision. Inspired by helix driven geometries, the design introduces a subtle sense of motion through light, shadow and material expression.
Manufactured from stainless steel and finished with advanced PVD technology, ELEEZ combines durability with refined tactility while supporting FORMANI’s vision on longevity and responsible production. Extending across door, window and furniture applications, the collection enables a cohesive architectural language where hardware becomes part of the spatial rhythm
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