Diagonal Lessenaar by Chris Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Silwer in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
SilwerMeubels· 2021
Diagonal Lessenaar
by Chris Chen
Client: Chris Chen
A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Meubels Category
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The Design
About Diagonal Lessenaar
Diagonal is 'n lessenaar wat rondom 'n enkele meetkundige idee ontwerp is, die diagonale lyn wat twee teenoorstaande hoeke verbind. Die tafelblad is van laaghout met okkerneut-fineer gemaak, en die fineerpatroon volg dieselfde diagonale riglyn. Die twee stande is van staal met 'n poeierbedekte afwerking gemaak, en albei stande is langs dieselfde lyn geplaas. Die hoof strukturele geraamte is binne die tafelblad verskuil en dra die las deur drie kort kolomme na die stande. 'n Afgeskuinsde rand en 'n gaping tussen die blad en die stande laat die oppervlak lyk asof dit sweef.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Silwer
Diagonal Lessenaar is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Diagonal Lessenaar 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Diagonal Lessenaar is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Diagonal logic was extended to every element and compositional logic of the desk, not only reveals on the layout of walnut veneer of the tabletop, but also applies to structural skeleton that transmits force from the top to stand. Furthermore, the positions of two stands are also aligned to the diagonal guide line of the desktop.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 850 mm X Length 1700 mm X Height 750 mm
- Tags
- Table,Diagonal,Taiwan,Furniture
- Production Technology
- Stand:Steel frame with powder coating surface,
Tabletop of plywood with walnut veneer - Design Challenge
- The main structural skeleton was embedded within the tabletop and transmits the force thru three mediated columns to the stand. The skeleton was placed at the center line of the desk and holds up two cross diagonal logic. Then connects to two 90 degree table stands.
- Research
- The bevel detail of tabletop and the technique to distant stand and tabletop are both meant to lighten upper part of the desk and create a floating illusion.
- Inspiration
- The concept of table “Diagonal 45” is initiated from the geometric term which is one line segment joins two nonconsecutive vertices. The connection between each vertex not only creates a tension but also draw a frame to form an area. The idea is to use the simplest geometry to establish a steady and sleek structure of a table.
- Project Duration
- The project was made in Oct 2017
- Operation Flow
- Void and Solid interaction:
If you stand at the perfect diagonal angle from different side of table, you will be given a total different impression of the desk. One is light as modern steel frame glass building, but from the other angle, the desk will be more like solid concrete building. And of course the view and impression will become various when you walk along the table. The balance between dynamic and static, void and solid are swinging between the diagonal lines. - Team Members
- Designer: Chris Chen
Designer: TC Kuo - Image Credits
- Photographer: Johnny Lin
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