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Bam Klein أريكة by Xie Fengcou

Bam Klein أريكة by Xie Fengcou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 جائزة A' Design Award البرونزية in تصميم الأثاث Competition Category.


برونزالأثاث· 2026

Bam Klein أريكة

by Xie Fengcou

Client: Lionhan Home Design Co.,Ltd.

جائزة A' Design Award البرونزية Winner in الأثاث Category

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The Design

About Bam Klein أريكة

"بام كلاين" أريكة مستوحاة من الشكل الطوبولوجي لزجاجة كلاين. صُمّم المقعد والمسند الخلفي ومساند الذراعين كسطح منحنٍ متصل واحد، بحيث يزول التمييز المعتاد بين الداخل والخارج. ويجمع الهيكل الداخلي بين الخشب الهندسي والفولاذ المقوّى، في حين توفّر وسائد الإسفنج عالي المرونة والتنجيد القماشي دعمًا مريحًا مطابقًا لمبادئ الإرغونوميا. أما الأرجل الفولاذية النحيلة المطلية بالمسحوق الأسود فتمنح الأريكة مظهرًا خفيفًا وتحافظ على ثبات البنية. ويقلّل التصنيع من قطعة واحدة من الإجهاد الواقع على الوصلات ويعزّز المتانة.

The Recognition

About the جائزة A' Design Award البرونزية

Bam Klein أريكة هو فائز بجائزة A' Design Award البرونزية، وهي تقدير رفيع المكانة يُمنح للتصاميم المتميزة التي تتسم بالإبداع والبراعة وحدة الذكاء. والفائزون بالبرونزية مصنوعات بارعة بوفرة ومبدعة بصورة لافتة، تؤكد الخبرة الواسعة والخيال وسعة الحيلة لدى مصمميها. ويُتوقع أن يكون Bam Klein أريكة قطعة عالية التقدير ومحل إعجاب وحب، شديدة الاحترافية والابتكار. وهذا التصميم الفائز بجائزة A' Design Award البرونزية يتبنى أفضل الممارسات في الفن والعلم والتصميم والتكنولوجيا، ويتميز بعنايته بالتفاصيل. ويلبّي Bam Klein أريكة الاحتياجات على أفضل وجه، ويلامس الرغبات، ويأسر المشاعر، ويستثير الفضول.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
This project reinterprets the topological Klein bottle into a continuous one-piece curved surface that merges backrest and armrests. The seamless geometry eliminates conventional interior exterior distinctions, redefining furniture boundaries. Its lightweight visual presence, slender metal legs, ergonomic curvature, and structurally balanced framework integrate conceptual innovation with functional stability and refined contemporary aesthetics.
Dimensions & Packaging
This project measures 2400 mm, 950 mm, 720 mm with a seat height of 420 mm and leg height of 180 mm. Its frame combines engineered wood and reinforced steel, cushions are high-resilience foam, and upholstery is premium fabric. Weighing approximately 85 kg with a 300 kg load capacity, it is packaged in protective wrap and reinforced export cartons for safe delivery.
Tags
Topological Design, Klein Bottle Inspiration, Sculptural Sofa, Continuous Surface, Contemporary Furniture, Ergonomic Innovation, Lightweight Structure, Interdisciplinary Design, Modern Living
Production Technology
The sofa utilizes precision-molded internal framing to achieve a continuous curved profile. High-resilience polyurethane foam ensures ergonomic support, while premium upholstery enhances tactile comfort. Slender black powder-coated steel legs provide structural reinforcement. The monolithic construction minimizes joint stress, improving durability and load distribution while maintaining formal fluidity.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge was transforming a mathematically infinite surface into a manufacturable and stable structure. Balancing visual lightness with structural integrity required advanced internal framing solutions. Production constraints, material flexibility limits, and ergonomic validation posed technical obstacles. The breakthrough lay in integrating topology, engineering logic, and human comfort within a feasible industrial system.
Research
This interdisciplinary research translated topological concepts into ergonomic furniture using geometry analysis, parametric modeling, Cad prototyping, and comfort testing. User trials validated curvature support and structural balance, demonstrating that mathematical abstraction can enhance both comfort and aesthetic appeal, providing insights that influence contemporary furniture design and commercial differentiation.
Inspiration
The design draws inspiration from the Klein bottle's infinite surface, where inside and outside merge into a continuous entity. This topological paradox inspired an exploration of spatial continuity in furniture. Motivated by interdisciplinary integration between mathematics and product design, the project transforms abstract geometry into ergonomic form, redefining how the human body engages with domestic space.
Project Duration
The project started in April 2025 and finished in August 2025 in China.
Operation Flow
Users interact intuitively by sitting or reclining along the continuous curved surface. The form gently supports the back and arms without rigid edges, encouraging relaxed postures. Elevated by slender legs, the sofa appears light while remaining stable. Its unified structure allows the body to feel embraced yet unrestricted, enhancing comfort and spatial openness.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.

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