Silwer Sanitêre Ware · 2023
Equilibrio Beeldhouwerk Wasbak
- A' Design Award in Silwer 2023 in Sanitêre Ware
- CLIENT: Thiago Mondini Arquitetura
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 659,460
- Verification code 6C7AD65767 · Verify this award
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About Equilibrio Beeldhouwerk Wasbak
Equilibrio is 'n skulpturele wasbak wat die kontras tussen die toonbank se delikate helling en sy robuuste volume ondersoek. Gemaak deur die samestelling en modellering van verskeie klipstukke om 'n afgeronde formaat te verkry, word die werklike wasbak geskep deur 'n diagonale gedeelte en 'n effense kantel van die boonste gedeelte van die stuk. Die voorgestelde stutte is asimmetries, met 'n hol buis wat die loodgieter aan die een kant bedek en 'n skraal been aan die ander kant, maar hierdie stuk kan ook sonder die stutte gebruik word.
About the A' Design Award in Silwer
Equilibrio Beeldhouwerk Wasbak 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 Equilibrio Beeldhouwerk Wasbak '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. Equilibrio Beeldhouwerk Wasbak is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.
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- Unique Properties
- This sculptural stone sink relies on the contrast between the countertop's delicate inclination and its robust volume. The sink is created by a diagonal section and a slight tilt of the upper portion of the piece. The supports are asymmetrical, with a hollow tube covering the pluming on one side and a skinny leg on the other.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1500 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm
- Tags
- bathroom, sink, lavatory, basin, sculpture, artistic, stone, quartzite
- Production Technology
- As already specified above, this piece was assembled from several stone fragments in order to create the curves without the need of a solid block of rock. This was the main technical challenge. The design is actually quite straightforward and is based on a diagonal cut of the countertop, the remaining portion being slightly tilted to the right angle to prevent water from spilling when it collides with the surface.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part of this activity was to reach simplicity and yet maintain ingenuity. Assuring the correct funcioning of the sink was also higly important, as it would be in display for one year and should have no problems operating.
- Research
- This sculptural stone sink relies on the contrast between the countertop's delicate inclination and its robust volume. Design-wise there was a search for apparent simplicity: to cut a countertop diagonally and push it down so the water can flow. This tilt is of mere 1cm and in the right angle to prevent water from spilling. The assymetrical supports enhance the perception of contrasts. In one side a hollow tube covers the plumbing, in the other side a skinny metal leg almost defies gravity.
- Inspiration
- This project's major objective was to explore contrasts. Since stone often has a very dense appearance, I investigated a design and technique to make it appear both weighty and delicate. The sink could have been cut from a single stone block or assembled from a number of small stone fragments. Due to financial considerations, the second option was preferred. A diagonal section and a slight tilt of the upper portion of the piece creates the actual basin.
- Project Duration
- The project started in June 2022 ad finished in August 2022, and is currently being exhibited at Mostra Artefacto Balneario Camboriu, Brazil, from August 2022 until June 2023.
- Operation Flow
- This is a sculptural object, meant to be, at the same time, artistic and functional. It could be produced in different sizes and the main characteristics are the subtle elements designed in a very heavy-looking piece.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer ArqVerso
Image #2: Photographer ArqVerso
Image #3: Photographer ArqVerso
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Image #5: Photographer ArqVerso
