Ordna by Matías Oliva Wins Special Jury Mention at Prêmio Salão Design 2026
On August 19, during the Movelsul fair in Bento Gonçalves, Matías Oliva, an industrial designer from Córdoba, was awarded the Special Jury Mention – Conscientizar in the Professional category at the 27th Prêmio Salão Design. His innovative project, Ordna, stood out as the sole Argentine submission among 27 chosen from a total of 516 entries. This modular system is designed to incorporate waste management into residential settings, utilizing wooden frames, reusable containers, and clear signage for different waste types. Tailored for middle- and low-income families, coworking spaces, and community soup kitchens in Central and South America, it emphasizes sustainable materials and local production. The jury highlighted its significant social impact and attention to underserved communities.
Key facts
- Matías Oliva, an industrial designer from Córdoba, received the Special Jury Mention – Conscientizar in the Professional category at the 27th Prêmio Salão Design.
- The award ceremony took place on August 19 in Bento Gonçalves, during the Movelsul fair.
- Ordna was the only Argentine project among 27 distinguished entries, chosen from 516 submissions and 116 products evaluated in person.
- The modular system includes wooden frames, reusable containers, and signage for different waste types.
- It is designed for middle- and low-income households, coworking spaces, and community soup kitchens in Central and South America.
- Materials include 1" x 1" pine, folded sheet metal, textile, and stainless steel.
- Fabrication combines carpentry, sheet metal folding, pattern-making, and manual or semi-automatic straight industrial sewing.
- End-of-life features include linseed oil and anodized finishes, demountable joints, and degradable adhesives.
Entities
Artists
- Matías Oliva
Institutions
- Prêmio Salão Design
- Movelsul
Locations
- Córdoba
- Argentina
- Bento Gonçalves
- Brazil
- Central America
- South America
Sources
- ARQA —