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Umma Swaai by Ariane Rosa

Umma Swaai by Ariane Rosa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Brons in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.


BronsMeubels· 2024

Umma Swaai

by Ariane Rosa

Client: Ariane Rosa Studio Arquitetura e Design

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Meubels Category

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The Design

About Umma Swaai

Die Umma swaai is ontwerp om 'n kusagtige, nautiese ambians te skep. Hierdie veelsydige swaai pas baie goed aan vir binne- of buite-omgewings, en bied 'n verwelkomende toevlugsoord vir vrye tyd. Die kussings roep 'n gevoel van tydloosheid en vreedsaamheid by die see op. Sy kurwes en naatlose lyne onderskei dit van ander aanbiedinge in sy kategorie, terwyl sy dimensies sorgvuldig ontwerp is om gemak te verseker. Met sy ontwerp en aandag aan detail, is die Umma Swaai 'n bewys van 'n verbintenis tot beide funksionaliteit en estetika.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Umma Swaai 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 Umma Swaai '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. Umma Swaai bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The elegant curved and continuous lines makes Umma outdoor indoor Swing different from other products in the same category.
Umma Swing is conceived from geometric simplicity and evolves to become a new complex living being that fulfills both structural and practical swing requirements.
Dimensions & Packaging
width: 800mm depth: 800m height: 1100mm
Tags
swing, nautical rope, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, nautical rope swing
Production Technology
Umma Swing is made up only of three materials that permit its indoor outdoor use: aluminium for the frame, a recyclable material, nautical rope and technical fabrics for the upholstery.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge was finding a technical solution that met the desired aesthetic standard, ensuring comfort and sustainability, and also allowing the creation of multiple pieces from a few basic elements.
Research
The main objective of the project was to make a visually light and elegant outdoor swing to find the right aesthetic balance. Aluminum combined with upholstery in technical material guarantee the necessary sustainability and robustness characteristics of this sustainable project.
Inspiration
Original and elegant, Umma Swing brings a coastal, nautical vibe to any setting. It is perfect for spending some quality chill out time outdoors or indoors.‎ The large cushions hug and take you to a safe place suspended in time, just like when you are on vacation by the shore.
Project Duration
This project started in february 2023
Operation Flow
Umma Swing is mainly for sitting purpose but can also be viewed as piece of art work that can be used both inside and outside doors. The simple lines invite to sit down and enjoy the present moment.

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