Sandane Primêre Funksie: Tafeltennistafel by Torgeir Stige

Sandane Primêre Funksie: Tafeltennistafel by Torgeir Stige is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Silwer in Straatmeubels Ontwerp Competition Category.

SilwerStraatmeubels· 2020

Sandane Primêre Funksie: Tafeltennistafel

by Torgeir Stige

Client: The City of Oslo

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Straatmeubels Category

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The Design

About Sandane Primêre Funksie: Tafeltennistafel

Sandane is 'n openbare tafeltennistafel wat vir 'n stedelike park ontwerp is. Die raam is vervaardig van eenvoudige staalplate wat met donker weerkaatsende verf geverf is. 'n Ketting van vier houtsfere dien as 'n dwarsbalk. Die sfere weerkaats in die verf, sodat 'n aaneenlopende ketting deur die metaal blyk te loop, wat die struktuur deurskynend en lig laat lyk. Die metaalraam is uit slegs drie unieke stukke gebou, wat produksie en montering vereenvoudig. Die ontwerp gee aan 'n stewige stuk straatmeubilering beeldhoukundige eienskappe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Sandane Primêre Funksie: Tafeltennistafel 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 Sandane Primêre Funksie: Tafeltennistafel '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. Sandane Primêre Funksie: Tafeltennistafel is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The table is made from minimalistic plates of steel painted with dark reflective paint that creates a strict frame. As a contrast, a chain of wooden spheres work as a crossbeam. As the spheres reflect in the paint a continuous chain appears to go through the metal, making it seem translucent and light. The reflections creates depth and surprising optical illusions. The project aims to create a functional public table tennis table with sculptural qualities.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 2740 mm x Depth 1525 mm x Height 760 mm
Tags: Table tennis, sculpture, Sandane, reflection, optical illusion, street furniture, ping pong, art, urban art, Oslo, Norway
Production Technology: The design is made from five pieces of metal plates (the frame) and four wooden spheres (the crossbeam). The top consists of two identical pieces that, when mirrored against each other, interconnects and hooks on to the middle leg with hatches. The left and right legs are also identical. This means that the metal frame is made only by three unique pieces. This simplified the production and assembly, but also gives the design a clean and minimalistic look.
Design Challenge: Being made for a public space the table needed to be constructed by materials and shaped in a way that would be robust enough to withstand weather, potential vandalism and usage. The limitations set by these demands combined with the goal of creating an object with interesting aesthetic qualities was the biggest challenge in this project. The final design shows that a unique visual expression can be made with very simple components.
Research: A large part of this project was to find the right materials. Here trying different types of materials in many different combinations and compositions. Miniature physical models and digital 3D-renders were made to experiment with different designs to find the best practical and aesthetic solutions. Oslo municipality, with their experience in maintenance of street furniture were an important sparring partner, helping to drive the process towards a better combination of form and function.
Inspiration: The simplicity of the game. Table tennis is an inexpensive and accessible game that does not take up a lot of space. This adds a social aspect to the project. The game is very easy to learn, and at the same time there is large room to develop your physical skills and strategy. The perfect urban activity. By creating a table tennis table with aesthetic qualities I hope to draw attention to this great game.
Project Duration: The project was started in March 2017 and completed in March 2019. The table is placed near Daelenenga idrettspark, Gruenerloekka, Oslo, Norway
Operation Flow: The table is placed in a small park in the middle of Oslo city center. It was important to place it in a busy area of the city so that more people could interact with it. Residential apartments, schools and a sports stadium surround the park ensuring the table to be accessible to many.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Andreas Nygjerd
Image #2: Photographer Andreas Nygjerd
Image #3: Photographer Andreas Nygjerd
Image #4: Photographer Andreas Nygjerd
Image #5: Photographer Andreas Nygjerd