God's Math Aparador by Michael Potter is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award nga Puthaw in Disenyo sa Muwebles Competition Category.

PuthawMuwebles· 2021

God's Math Aparador

by Michael Potter

Client: P Squared Innovations

A' Design Award nga Puthaw Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About God's Math Aparador

Ang God's Math usa ka aparador nga giinspirar sa mga pattern sa matematika nga makita sa kinaiyahan. Ang Fibonacci spiral mao ang sentro nga elemento sa disenyo, ug kini gilibotan sa golden ratio ug sa lingin. Ang spiral gitukod isip usa ka tinabas ug gisumpay nga istruktura sa asero nga nagsuporta ug moagi latas sa lawas nga kahoy. Ang aparador adunay duha ka pultahan ug tulo ka bahin (compartments), ug ang gitas-on niini gipili aron komportable nga magamit. Ang mga veneer laminate nga rosewood, birdseye maple, ug cocobolo nagpakunhod sa kantidad sa lig-on nga kahoy nga gikinahanglan. Ang aparador adunay sukod nga 1219 mm ang gilapdon, 508 mm ang giladmon, ug 1981 mm ang gitas-on.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Puthaw

God's Math Aparador usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Puthaw, usa ka dungganon nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa maayong mga disenyo nga nakatagbo sa propesyonal ug industriyal nga mga gikinahanglan nga gipaabot gikan sa maayo ang pagkadisenyo nga mga paglalang. Ang mga mananaog sa Puthaw nagpakita og dakong kahanas, taas nga espesyalisasyon, eksperto nga pagsabot, ug mamugnaon nga abilidad sa ilang mga tiglalang. Gilauman nga ang God's Math Aparador mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga paglalang nga praktikal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Puthaw naghiusa sa labing maayong mga praktis sa industriya ug adunay hanas nga teknikal nga mga kinaiya nga nalambigit sa kahibalo ug talento. God's Math Aparador gitahod tungod sa pagkamaabtik niini ug gidisenyo aron maghatag og mga pagpaayo sa kalidad sa kinabuhi nga makatabang sa paghimo sa kalibutan nga mas maayong dapit.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: God's Math successfully melds multiple reoccurring mathematical phenomena in nature into an aesthetically pleasing and fully functional interplay of these phenomena, with the Fibonacci Spiral serving as the central design element, surrounded by the Golden Ratio and the divine circle. A fully functional cabinet seemingly floats in an ergonomically optimized location on a piece which is as interesting to look at as it is efficient and practical in its use - Much the same way nature finds order out of chaos.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1219 mm x Depth 508 mm x Height 1981 mm
Tags: Fibonacci, mid-century modern, cabinet, metal, veneer, God, math
Production Technology: Project included welding, woodworking and advanced lamination techniques. Rosewood, birdseye maple and Cocobolo were veneer laminates to ensure a sustainable design. Custom forms and creative veneering processes required for both scale and non-linear faces of the piece.
Design Challenge: In order for the spiral to accurately represent the Fibonacci Spiral, the mathematical elements were scaled up and represented by the steel welded superstructure. The spiral itself is three distinct components: veneers bent around a form, pressed in a form, and laminated carved pieces of wood. Tangentially related, incorporation of the steel structure into the spiral as it sits within and extending through the spiral.
Research: Research conducted on both advanced methods for lamination and the recurring mathematical phenomenons found in nature. A great deal of time was spent pondering how to create an aesthetically pleasing and fully functional interplay of these phenomenons, with the Fibonacci Spiral serving as the central design element. Some experiments were run on stability of laminates for such a large and heavy piece, as well as veneering outside curves.
Inspiration: The repeating order in our universe, from galaxies to microorganisms shows repeating patterns which can be demonstrated through mathematics. Italian mathematician, Leonardo of Pisa, wrote about this in 1202 in his book, Liber Abaci. The golden ratio is another recurring mathematical ratio which has captured the attention of some of the greatest minds in history. No design referencing God’s math would be replete without the divinity represented by the circle.
Project Duration: Project began in November, 2019 in Greenville, SC and finished in April, 2020. Currently stored in studio.
Operation Flow: working cabinet with two doors and three compartments.
Team Members: Michael Potter
Image Credits: All images credited/edited by Seth Hunt, EP+Co