365 Sonligbank by Hanno Nevanlinna is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Yster in Tuin- en Buitelugmeubels Ontwerp Competition Category.

YsterBuitelugmeubels· 2022

365 Sonligbank

by Hanno Nevanlinna

Client: Hanno Nevanlinna

A' Design Award in Yster Winner in Buitelugmeubels Category

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The Design

About 365 Sonligbank

365 is 'n sonligbank wat ontwerp is vir tuine en buitegebruik regdeur die jaar. Die geboë raamwerk en die opvoubare rugleuning kombineer voorkoms, gemak en beskerming vir die kussings. Wanneer die rugleuning platgevou word, beskerm die waterdigte oppervlak die kussings teen stof, stuifmeel, voëlmis, reën en sneeu, sodat geen skoonmaak voor gebruik nodig is nie. Die kussings bly geventileer om skimmelvorming te weerstaan. Die ligbank is vervaardig van duursame Accoya-hout wat deur lymlaminering gevorm is, en benodig geen verf, winterhoes of bergruimte nie.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Yster

365 Sonligbank is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Yster, 'n prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan goeie ontwerpe wat voldoen aan die professionele en industriële vereistes wat van goed ontwerpte skeppings verwag word. Wenners in Yster toon groot vaardigheid, hoë spesialisasie, kundige begrip en die kreatiewe vermoë van hul skeppers. Daar word verwag dat 365 Sonligbank 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde skepping is wat prakties en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Yster gewen het, integreer die beste praktyke in die bedryf en het bekwame tegniese kenmerke gekoppel aan kundigheid en talent. 365 Sonligbank word gerespekteer vir sy deeglikheid en is ontwerp om verbeterings in lewensgehalte te bied wat help om die wêreld 'n beter plek te maak.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The 365 Sun Lounger is the first piece of garden furniture with cushions that resists the forces of nature and is always ready for use. The curved form of the chair together with the foldable backrest serves three functions combined: aesthetics, comfort and unique protection for the cushions. There is no need for wiping dust, pollen or bird droppings, or snow. All you need to do is to flip the waterproof backrest open and enjoy the dry, clean and soft cushions.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1800mm x 660mm x 430mm
Tags: sun lounger, outdoor, sustainable, easy, luxury
Production Technology: The lounger offers a feeling of luxury with perfect ergonomics and comfort. It looks stylish also when not in use and requires no winter covers. The cushions are well ventilated to resist mould also when the back rest is folded down. The lounger is made of sustainable and extremely durable Accoya which lasts decades and requires no painting. Curve form with glue lamination. Minimal production waste. The ecological life cycle footprint is further minimized as there is no need for storage space.
Research: Lean Service Creation was used as the base design method. The users problem worth solving was defined based on user insight interviews among end users and interior designers. The design process was prototype heavy. Dozens of protos were made to find the optimal curve for ergonomics and weather shield. As the construction needs to be watertight typical furniture building methods do not apply.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the short Nordic summer: the sunny moments are rare and too precious to be wasted cleaning furniture and carrying cushions back and forth. Why are outdoor furniture designed for decades so that they can’t handle outdoor conditions? As a designer I was tempted to try to show that it’s possible to redesign everything. Not just to change the form factor or ergonomics but to change the way the way the chair is used and the daily value it can provide.
Project Duration: Project was started 02/20 in Espoo Finland and finished 02/22.
Operation Flow: When the rain stops and the sun start shining. Take a coffee and walk to the garden. Lift up the backrest and sit down to enjoy.