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Balestra Meja Mapole Pakkajiyana by Nikolay Vladykin

Balestra Meja Mapole Pakkajiyana by Nikolay Vladykin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Bessi in Desain Furnitur Competition Category.


BessiFurnitur· 2022

Balestra Meja Mapole Pakkajiyana

by Nikolay Vladykin

Client: Kai Ross Design Studio

A' Design Award Bessi Winner in Furnitur Category

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The Design

About Balestra Meja Mapole Pakkajiyana

Tau matudang ri kurusi malemba' utawa sofa naullei makkeda makkalebbokang watakkale'na ri pad khusus ri atase meja, makkuwa maegaga malompo' sibawa marrennuang. Ri akoborona engka rak kodi' mapole remote TV utawa smartphone naullei nasappa tanipa marruku, makkuwa mannanre' mapole tau maelo kompo', tau matoa sibawa tau cacat. Balestra riolo' saking material berkelanjutan ri gaya modern abad matengnga sibawa nakkeda penghormatan ri sanro furniture Italia ri wenno rioloe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bessi

Balestra Meja Mapole Pakkajiyana iyanaritu pakoro A' Design Award Bessi, pakalebbi iya malebbi iya ripabbere ri desain makessing iya mappabbura persyaratan profesional sibawa industri iya ripakkirangngi pole ri ciptaan iya makessing ripikkiri. Pakoro Bessi mappakita keterampilan malompo, spesialisasi dalleng, pemahaman ahli sibawa kapasitas kreatif tau mabbuat. Balestra Meja Mapole Pakkajiyana ripakkirangngi mancaji ciptaan iya ripakalebbi, ripuji sibawa rirennu iya praktis sibawa inovatif. Desain pakoro A' Design Award Bessi iyae mappasilaong praktik tepat industri sibawa napaitai karakteristik teknis iya kompeten iya sipulung sibawa pengetahuan sibawa bakat. Nasaba ketelitiannna, Balestra Meja Mapole Pakkajiyana mappoleang pakalebbi sibawa ripikkiri mappabbere perbaikan kualitas laleng iya ritulung mappadeceng lino mancaji tempe makessing.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The basis of the functional innovation of the table is a comprehensive rest of a person in the process of sitting (on a sofa/armchair). This is achieved by placing and relaxing legs on specially designed pads of the table, which, in turn, reduce the load on the cardiovascular and muscular systems of the body, as well as on the spine.
The extra comfort is provided by small shelf at reach of hand where useful items such as smartphone, TV-remote or eyeglasses can be placed without leaning forward.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions 1000mm*750mm*520mm, Weight 12kg
Tags
balestra, paddy table, kairossdesign, contemporary, design, midcentury, modern, furniture
Production Technology
oak, tempered smoked glass, polished stainless steel, alcantara
Design Challenge
The challenge was to create new functional and ergonomic structure with harmonious midcentury appearance. In addition to performing multiple functions it had to look solid and light and be durable at the same time. One of the solutions was to use metal stretchers for structural rigidity which made finally design look like crossbow and determined its' name (in Italian).
Research
Some people need to rest during the day and unconsciously put their feet on the table to reduce the load on the circulatory system.
Modern tables are not adapted for this, poufs and ottomans are not functional enough and take up extra space. All this prompted the creation of a new type of furniture – paddy tables that help to solve the problem of rest, interior space and the necessary functionality.
Inspiration
The concept was inspired by the idea of creating a multifunctional tea table for lounge zones and living rooms which would correspond to contemporary functional needs, higher level of comfort and sustainable design trends. This table is a homage to all Italian furniture masters. Swift lines, smooth curves and airy construction convey all the expression and elegance of Italian modernism.
Project Duration
The project started in June 2020 and finished in December 2020 in Veliky Novgorod
Operation Flow
The table has no moving parts and does not require transformations for multifunctional use. It is installed with the rear leg close to the sofa. The person goes to the side of the table, sits on the sofa, leans back and rests his/her feet on one of the soft pads. Without leaning forward, he/she can reach objects on the tabletop, for example, take or put a glass of water, a book or TV remote. At the same time, unused items, such as a smartphone or keys, can be placed on a shelf under the table top and stay at the reach of a hand. Another person can perform same actions on the other side of the table.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Nikolay Vladykin, 2020
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #2: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #3: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #4: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #5: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020

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