Modello 09 Kurisi by Cass Saldanha is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Salaka in Desain Furnitur Competition Category.

SalakaFurnitur· 2022

Modello 09 Kurisi

by Cass Saldanha

Client: SAL+Co

A' Design Award Salaka Winner in Furnitur Category

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The Design

About Modello 09 Kurisi

Modernisme Brazil sibawa Tropicalismo ri bentuk geometri. Siagang garis lempuq sibawa konstruksi namaharuk, Modello 09 makkeda desain natanggung narekko loop ilusi nassambungkéngi pareppekang, ae, sikolo sibawa lima ri cara namalesso. Riajangengi kayu jati Burma namapute, loyang sibawa anyaman rotan, prosés pammaséa namatarimaq mappiccoq marala tanda sibawa caca nasaba tanda pakareso bahan alami.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Salaka

Modello 09 Kurisi iyanaritu pakoro A' Design Award Salaka, pakalebbi iya malompo tongeng iya ripabbere ri desain tingkak pole, cantik sibawa mappakita. Pakoro Salaka iyanaritu karya iya macennning tongeng sibawa kreatif iya mappakita keahlian, bakat sibawa ketajaman pikkiran tau mabbuat. Modello 09 Kurisi ripakkirangngi mancaji karya iya magello, mancaji pakkitaang, profesional sibawa inovatif iya dalleng. Desain pakoro A' Design Award Salaka iyae iyanaritu penemuan iya lebbi riissengngi sibawa ripuji, iya pawangekeng sibawa mappalaong wates seni, sains, desain sibawa teknologi. Modello 09 Kurisi iyanaritu ciptaan iya riennengi tau maega, iya mappabbura keinginan, mappabbere perasaan makessing sibawa mappabbentuk ketakjuban.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Modello 09 is a celebration of mobili brasiliani.
With straight lines and geometric construction, the chair holds a suspension form that creates an illusionary loop connecting seat, legs, back and arms in a unique manner. Selected material combination of solid Burmese hardwood teak, brass and cane webbing supports a resistant and strong build.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 610mm
Depth 787mm
Height 660mm
Seat Height (front) 355mm
Seat Height (back) 255mm
Tags: chair, teak, lounge, seating, wood, brazilian
Production Technology: Following a relatively simple choice of materials, Modello 09 build consists of a combination of rough hardwood, cane fiber and brass. The teak wood is responsible for the overall structure and form character, the angles and geometric shapes balances the warmth of the wood while Brass bars adds technical bond to the structure and the obvious nod to gold as a premium material to balance with a natural wood. The cane webbing, gives to the composition a natural, handmade personality. It’s also an aesthetic element borrowed from Mobiliario Brasileiro broadly used on Latin American furniture design.

Because of the oiled nature of teak wood, the construct is carefully built with epoxy glue, notches and sockets, finished with basic a special mixture of Bees Wax and Teak Oil. Burmese Teak is globally cultivated and all materials on this project are sourced locally.

The result is a curious straight angled shape, without obvious structural support in the backend of the arms while still building a solid contour with improved usability and ergonomics.
Inspiration: Brazilian Modernism, Tropicalism in a geometric body. Modello 09 is an ode to designers like Isay Winfield, Carlos Motta and Lina Bo Bardi. Materials and manufacturing process are based on a philosophy of environmental respect and handcraft love. We uniquely embrace marks and bruises as badges of honor of nature and the natural aspects of the materials. Modello 09 is an example of limited edition artwork.
Team Members: Cass Saldanha