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A single, continuous line unbroken by handle rotation: such was the simple, yet difficult-to-execute design concept motivating Zaha Hadid Design’s new innovative door handle. The result is a beautifully molded sculptural yet ergonomic design, playfully balancing form with function.
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For their recent partnership with the architectural ironmongery specialist izé, Zaha Hadid Design (ZHD) conceived of this new handle, titled NEXXA. The project was directed by Woody Yao and Maha Kutay, leading the design team of Johanna Huang, Michele Pasca di Magliano, Muhammed Shameel. According to the firm, the concept stemmed from an exploration into the function of the traditional door handle, “as a means of transitioning from one space to the next.” Visualizing the effortless sense of gesture and transition encapsulated in this simple movement, NEXXA embodies and prolongs the action of the handle rotation, creating a sculptural refinement beyond the realm of the