Hopper Stoel by Takashi Niwa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Brons in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
BronsMeubels· 2022
Hopper Stoel
by Takashi Niwa
Client: Takashi Niwa
A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Meubels Category
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The Design
About Hopper Stoel
Hopper is 'n houtstoel ontwerp vir ontspanne sitgerief. Die dubbel-geboë raamwerk met 'n pasgemaakte profiel ondersteun gemak en gee die stoel 'n dinamiese vorm. Drie hoeke van die profiel is afgerond waar die liggaam die stoel raak, terwyl een skerp rand behoue bly om die algehele vorm te beklemtoon. Die agteroorhellende hoek verander in gladde armleunings en rugleunings. Rus- en steunpanele voeg ligtheid en strukturele stabiliteit by. Die onderdele is met vyf-as CNC-masjinering vervaardig en daarna met die hand saamgestel.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Brons
Hopper Stoel is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Brons, 'n hoogs prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan uitstaande ontwerpe wat gekenmerk word deur kreatiwiteit, vindingrykheid en skerpsinnigheid. Wenners in Brons is ruimskoots vaardige en opvallend kreatiewe artefakte wat die groot ervaring, verbeelding en vindingrykheid van hul ontwerpers bevestig. Daar word verwag dat Hopper Stoel 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde voorwerp is wat merkwaardig professioneel en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Brons gewen het, inkorporeer die beste praktyke in kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie en is uitstekend vanweë sy aandag aan detail. Hopper Stoel bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The double curved wood frame with customized profile ensures comfort while also enhancing the dynamic form of the chair. The profile has its three corners filletted where the body is in contact with the chair. On the other hand, one strong edge still remains to highlight the overall gesture and appears with higher contrast under the lighting effect.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 550 x 645 x 800
- Tags
- furniture, chair, ergonomic, wood
- Production Technology
- With high quality requirement and subtle details, the chair’s parts were made using 5 axis CNC for finishing accuration. A technician with 20 years of experience in craftsmanship then worked to assemble these parts and details together.
- Design Challenge
- It was a challenge to ensure structure and rigidity with the chair’s significant curves and incline without losing the purity of the form. Various testing took place to study different relationships between front legs and back legs’ curve and angle. Supporting structural frames and joints were then added underneath the seat to ensure stability.
- Research
- Throughout the design process, there were many studies on the overall form to reveal strong gestures with simplicity. After multiple iterations of the leg and frame profile, a scale model was 3d printed for mock up before sending the final design to the factory.
- Inspiration
- Hopper Chair with its reclined ergonomics invites the users to sit back and relax. The signature double curves form an energizing and friendly gesture, which recalls a joyful spirit of hopping. When not in use, Hopper Chair is still a spark of joy in the space.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed in Hanoi, Vietnam in May 2021 and finished in Binh Duong, Vietnam in February 2022
- Operation Flow
- With a welcoming gesture, Hopper Chair offers its user to relax with comfort. The reclined angle with a smooth curve turns into pleasant armrests and backrests. The double curved frame is designed to give light and open feelings with resting and support panels, which also enhance structural stability.
- Team Members
- Takashi Niwa
- Image Credits
- Naoto Ohike
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