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Tehran, Iran
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LENJ
Tehran, Iran
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$0 - 10K
Project Name: Gis Dal Showroom
Client: DORSA HOME
Interior Design: DORSA EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Creative Director: Shahin Fatemi
Design Director: Ghazaleh Hanaei
Lead Designer: Mohamad sameei
Design Team: Keyvan Mehrabian, Samaneh Farahmand, Iman Panahi tavana, Alireza Yadollahi
Location: Tehran, Iran
Status: Built
Year: 2025
Tagline: Crafted Living Experience
Typology: Commercial-Retail Showroom
The Lenj
The Lenj Bench is a design that emerges from the rich cultural and ecological narratives of southern Iran, where the iconic Lenj—a traditional wooden boat—has long been an integral part of life along the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. This bench is not merely a functional piece of furniture; it is a conceptual bridge between past and present, tradition and innovation, and nature and the built environment.
For centuries, Lenj boats were skillfully crafted by local artisans using natural materials like teak and prosopis wood. These boats served as essential tools for fishing, trade, and maritime travel, shaping the economic and cultural fabric of coastal communities such as Chabahar. Today, this practice is in danger of disappearing, threatened by industrial expansion, environmental changes, and the waning use of traditional methods. The Lenj Bench is a design response to this cultural erosion—paying homage to a disappearing craft while reimagining its presence within modern life.
At its core, the Lenj Bench is a meditation on groundedness and simplicity—values deeply rooted in Iranian culture. The act of sitting close to the ground in Iranian tradition is not merely a physical posture, but an intimate gesture of harmony with nature and social connectivity. The bench draws inspiration from this ethos, inviting users to momentarily step away from the frenetic pace of urban life and experience a moment of pause, reflection, and presence.
The form is low-slung, minimal, and organic—evoking both the structural language of traditional boats and the tactile quality of handcrafted woodwork. It is designed not as a showpiece but as a quiet, grounding object that encourages stillness and sensory engagement.
Staying true to the material authenticity of the original Lenj, the bench is constructed from natural, durable woods, which are renowned for their resistance to harsh maritime environments. These materials offer more than just structural integrity; they evoke a tangible connection to the landscapes of southern Iran—sun-drenched coastlines, salt-worn harbors, and artisanal boatyards.
The engineering of the piece reflects a sensitive integration of traditional craft and modern fabrication. The main wooden body of the bench is formed as a single, continuous structure, resting securely on two thin plywood sheets. These sheets provide both support and subtle visual contrast, while the absence of visible joints enhances the sculptural purity of the form. The groove at the underside allows the bench to lock naturally into place, maintaining stability without the need for fasteners—a quiet nod to traditional joinery techniques.
In designing the Lenj Bench, the goal was not simply to reference tradition but to revitalize and reinterpret it for contemporary living. The bench represents an intersection of memory, place, and practice, integrating southern Iran’s boatbuilding heritage into a piece suitable for homes, galleries, and urban public spaces.
Client: DORSA HOME
Interior Design: DORSA EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Creative Director: Shahin Fatemi
Design Director: Ghazaleh Hanaei
Lead Designer: Mohamad sameei
Design Team: Keyvan Mehrabian, Samaneh Farahmand, Iman Panahi tavana, Alireza Yadollahi
Location: Tehran, Iran
Status: Built
Year: 2025
Tagline: Crafted Living Experience
Typology: Commercial-Retail Showroom
The Lenj
The Lenj Bench is a design that emerges from the rich cultural and ecological narratives of southern Iran, where the iconic Lenj—a traditional wooden boat—has long been an integral part of life along the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. This bench is not merely a functional piece of furniture; it is a conceptual bridge between past and present, tradition and innovation, and nature and the built environment.
For centuries, Lenj boats were skillfully crafted by local artisans using natural materials like teak and prosopis wood. These boats served as essential tools for fishing, trade, and maritime travel, shaping the economic and cultural fabric of coastal communities such as Chabahar. Today, this practice is in danger of disappearing, threatened by industrial expansion, environmental changes, and the waning use of traditional methods. The Lenj Bench is a design response to this cultural erosion—paying homage to a disappearing craft while reimagining its presence within modern life.
At its core, the Lenj Bench is a meditation on groundedness and simplicity—values deeply rooted in Iranian culture. The act of sitting close to the ground in Iranian tradition is not merely a physical posture, but an intimate gesture of harmony with nature and social connectivity. The bench draws inspiration from this ethos, inviting users to momentarily step away from the frenetic pace of urban life and experience a moment of pause, reflection, and presence.
The form is low-slung, minimal, and organic—evoking both the structural language of traditional boats and the tactile quality of handcrafted woodwork. It is designed not as a showpiece but as a quiet, grounding object that encourages stillness and sensory engagement.
Staying true to the material authenticity of the original Lenj, the bench is constructed from natural, durable woods, which are renowned for their resistance to harsh maritime environments. These materials offer more than just structural integrity; they evoke a tangible connection to the landscapes of southern Iran—sun-drenched coastlines, salt-worn harbors, and artisanal boatyards.
The engineering of the piece reflects a sensitive integration of traditional craft and modern fabrication. The main wooden body of the bench is formed as a single, continuous structure, resting securely on two thin plywood sheets. These sheets provide both support and subtle visual contrast, while the absence of visible joints enhances the sculptural purity of the form. The groove at the underside allows the bench to lock naturally into place, maintaining stability without the need for fasteners—a quiet nod to traditional joinery techniques.
In designing the Lenj Bench, the goal was not simply to reference tradition but to revitalize and reinterpret it for contemporary living. The bench represents an intersection of memory, place, and practice, integrating southern Iran’s boatbuilding heritage into a piece suitable for homes, galleries, and urban public spaces.
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