Silwer Meubels · 2022
Balanco Stapelbare Sitplek
- A' Design Award in Silwer 2022 in Meubels
- CLIENT: Tati
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 23,766
- Verification code D89062E1D6 · Verify this award
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About Balanco Stapelbare Sitplek
Balanco is 'n stel stapelbare blokke wat dien as sitplekke, tafels en speelvoorwerpe. Die veelvlakkige blokke kan op baie maniere gerangskik, geposisioneer en gestapel word. Om die blokke te balanseer verg geduld en kalmte, sodat Balanco tuis deur vriende en gesinne gedeel kan word. Die struktuur is skuimgebaseer en liggewig, en die grondtoon-vilt afwerking is sag om aan te raak. Die blokke is veilig vir jong kinders en bly stewig genoeg vir volwassenes om op te sit. Wisselende groottes pas by die hoogtes van beide kinders en volwassenes.
About the A' Design Award in Silwer
Balanco Stapelbare Sitplek 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 Balanco Stapelbare Sitplek '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. Balanco Stapelbare Sitplek is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.
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- Unique Properties
- Balanco consists of a series of multifaceted blocks, offering unlimited possibilities to arrange, position, and stack. As it requires significant patience and calmness to balance the blocks, it serves as one of the practical yet fun solutions for friends and families to enjoy with one another. When it is not used as objects for play, it doubles as stools and tables for adults and children.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Largest block- 600mm x 450mm x 350mm
Smallest block- 350mm x 350mm x 350mm
Felt finishing and foam-based structure. - Tags
- stool, table, toy, furniture, children, stacking, facets, play, kids, family
- Production Technology
- The lightweight and solid structure makes it suitable and safe for young children. The earth-tone felt finish aims to invite nature vibes into the house. It is soft and comfortable to touch.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to create a series of stackable furniture that is lightweight and safe for children even when the blocks topple over. At the same time, it is solid and strong for adults to sit and stand on them. This obstacle was overcomed as we experimented with various materials, details and manufacturing methods.
- Research
- The design intent was to deliver a design with a strong concept, through aesthetic simplicity.
- Inspiration
- With the persistence of the pandemic, staying at home has become a new norm. In most highly populated and dense cities, finding peace and mental wellness can be difficult. Inspired by the pebble towers, Balanco offers a way to find physical and inner balance, while learning to collaborate with others in the process of playing.
- Project Duration
- The project started in October 2020, and finished in December 2020. It was documented and exhibited as part of the HKTDC's programme in Hong Kong.
- Operation Flow
- Balanco functions as play objects, stools and tables. The varying sizes accommodate the ergonomics and heights from young children to adults.
- Image Credits
- Lisa J. Lai, 2020
