Haleiwa Крэсла by Melissa Mae Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award in Дызайн мэблі Competition Category.
СрэбраМэбля· 2020
Haleiwa Крэсла
Client: Beyond Function
Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award Winner in Мэбля Category
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About Haleiwa Крэсла
Галейва ўплятае ўстойлівыя ротанга ў шырокія выгібы і кідае выразны сілуэт. Натуральныя матэрыялы аддаюць належнае традыцыі самалётаў на Філіпінах, пераробленай для сучаснасці. У пары альбо выкарыстоўваецца ў якасці дэкларацыі, шматфункцыянальнасць канструкцыі дазваляе зрабіць гэта крэсла адаптаваным да розных стыляў. Ствараючы баланс паміж формай і функцыяй, вытанчанасцю і сілай, архітэктурай і дызайнам, Haleiwa настолькі зручная, як і прыгожая.
The Recognition
About the Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award
Haleiwa Крэсла — пераможца Срэбнай прэміі A' Design Award, надзвычай прэстыжнага прызнання, якое прысуджаецца дызайнам вышэйшага класа, цудоўным і ўражальным. Срэбныя пераможцы — гэта надзвычай бліскучыя і вельмі творчыя працы, якія ілюструюць выдатную кампетэнтнасць, талент і праніклівасць сваіх дызайнераў. Чакаецца, што Haleiwa Крэсла — гэта цудоўная, паказальная праца, надзвычай прафесійная і глыбока інавацыйная. Гэты дызайн, што атрымаў Срэбную прэмію A' Design Award, — вельмі значнае, вартае захаплення вынаходніцтва, якое прыносіць карысць і пашырае межы мастацтва, навукі, дызайну і тэхналогій. Haleiwa Крэсла — гэта твор, якому шмат хто зайздросціць, што абуджае жаданні, дорыць пазітыўныя пачуцці і запальвае здзіўленне і захапленне.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Legacy meets contemporary. Grace meets strength. Sweeping curves seamlessly merge with striking lines. Rattan, a pliant material commonly used in indigenous Philippine furniture, gets a modern upgrade when paired with a solid metal frame. This chair's form and weave pay tribute to the rich history of the material and the artisans that have crafted pieces from it, while breaking away from tradition just enough to create a statement.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 640mm width x 850mm depth x 830mm height
- Tags
- haleiwa, chair, rattan, woven, handmade, indigenous
- Production Technology
- Rattan is a sustainable material commonly used for weaving due to its durability. A cantilever design would not have been practical, and thus metal framing was used to add stability. As a nod to the handwoven rattan, the metal was manually bent to shape.
- Design Challenge
- Stability was a key concern. The width of the legs that connect the base to the seat posed a challenge. The design of a triangular base was the solution that balanced the structural and aesthetic. Internal support placement also posed a challenge since the design shows all of its skeletal composition. The supports had to be created and then strategically located in order to maximize stability, while being as inconspicuous as possible.
- Research
- The research focus for the Haleiwa was on the balance and stability based on its unconventional form. The optimum placements of supports and dimensions of elements were studied and tested throughout the prototyping period.
- Inspiration
- This piece was inspired by the concept of balance. The balance between strength and fluidity, modern and traditional, complexity and simplicity.
- Project Duration
- The chair was conceptualized in August 2019 and prototype finished October 2019. Designed and manufactured in Manila, Philippines
- Operation Flow
- The chair is wide enough for the user to sit comfortably in any position. Cushions are also provided for additional ease and comfort without distracting from the visual impact.
- Team Members
- Melissa Mae Tan
- Image Credits
- All images: Photographer Berwin Coroza, 2020
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