Haleiwa Lingkoranan by Melissa Mae Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award nga Pilak in Disenyo sa Muwebles Competition Category.

PilakMuwebles· 2020

Haleiwa Lingkoranan

by Melissa Mae Tan

Client: Beyond Function

A' Design Award nga Pilak Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Haleiwa Lingkoranan

Ang Haleiwa nagsulud sa malungtaron nga rotan ngadto sa mga curve curves ug nagsulud sa usa ka lahi nga silweta. Ang mga kinaiyanhon nga materyales naghatag pasidungog sa tradisyon sa artisanal sa Pilipinas, pag-usab sa karon nga panahon. Gipares, o gigamit ingon usa ka piraso sa pamahayag, ang kaarang sa disenyo nga naghimo sa kini nga lingkuranan ipahiangay sa lainlaing mga estilo. Ang paghimo sa usa ka balanse tali sa porma ug gimbuhaton, grasya ug kalig-on, arkitektura ug disenyo, ang Haleiwa ingon ka komportable nga kini matahum.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Pilak

Haleiwa Lingkoranan usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Pilak, usa ka talagsaon kaayo nga prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa labing taas nga lebel, matahom, ug makadani nga mga disenyo. Ang mga mananaog sa Pilak labihan ka hayag ug mamugnaon nga mga buhat nga nagpakita sa bantogan nga kahanas, talento, ug kamatngon sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Haleiwa Lingkoranan mahimong talagsaon nga buhat nga ipasigarbo, dako ang pagkapropesyonal ug lawom ang kabag-ohan. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Pilak usa ka labihan ka mamatikdan, gihangaan nga imbento nga mapuslanon ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Haleiwa Lingkoranan usa ka paglalang nga giinggit sa daghan, nga nagpukaw og mga tinguha, nagdala og positibo nga mga pagbati, ug nagsiga sa katingala ug paghangyo.

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