Dihedral Lounge Chair by Rakeem Bradshaw

Dihedral Lounge Chair by Rakeem Bradshaw is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Železná cena A' Design Award in Design nábytku Competition Category.

ŽelezoNábytek· 2023

Dihedral Lounge Chair

by Rakeem Bradshaw

Železná cena A' Design Award Winner in Nábytek Category

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The Design

About Dihedral Lounge Chair

Dihedral je lounge křeslo postavené z geometrických tvarů a symetrických prvků. Design kombinuje pravidelné a konkávní šestiúhelníkové tvary, které tvoří podporu sedáku a opěradla. Šestiúhelník byl zvolen proto, že se tento tvar vyskytuje v přírodě a vytváří pevné, pravidelné struktury. Čistý vzhled křesla byl ovlivněn stylem mid-century modern. Dihedral je vyrobeno z masivního kaučukovníkového dřeva s ořechově hnědou povrchovou úpravou a čalouněno umělou kůží přes pěnové polstrování. Toto lounge křeslo je určeno pouze pro použití v interiéru.

The Recognition

About the Železná cena A' Design Award

Dihedral Lounge Chair je vítězem Železné ceny A' Design Award, prestižního uznání udělovaného dobrým designům, které splňují profesní a průmyslové požadavky očekávané od dobře navržených výtvorů. Železní vítězové prokazují velké dovednosti, vysokou specializaci, odborné porozumění a tvůrčí kapacitu svých tvůrců. Očekává se, že Dihedral Lounge Chair bude vysoce ceněným, obdivovaným a oblíbeným výtvorem, který je praktický a inovativní. Tento design, který získal Železnou cenu A' Design Award, integruje osvědčené postupy odvětví a má kompetentní technické vlastnosti spojené s know-how a talentem. Dihedral Lounge Chair je vážen pro svou důkladnost a je navržen tak, aby poskytoval zlepšení kvality života, která pomáhají činit svět lepším místem.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Dihedral chair is composed of striking geometric shapes with multiple symmetrical components that gives it a bold shape and sticks out to the human eye. Following form and function, the lounge chair simultaneously embraces it’s regular and irregular hexagonal design to support the seat and back rest.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 558mm x Depth 762mm x Height 762mm
Tags: Furniture, lounge chair, wood, modern, seating, Dihedral chair, furniture design, design
Production Technology: The choice of materials were selected purposefully to create a high contrast that displays its unique design, while also considering its economic and sustainability impacts. The chair is constructed from solid rubberwood with walnut brown finish, and is upholstered in faux leather and padded with foam.
Design Challenge: Finding a solution to merge some of the regular and concave hexagonal shapes without compromising comfort and aesthetics was a sure feat in complexity. I had to explore the necessary cutting requirements for wood milling as there are a number of simple, yet complex geometries with merging the left, right, and back leg with the seat frame.
Research: The initial goal of the Dihedral chair was to create a simplistic yet elegant design based off of the hexagon, which is one of nature's strongest shapes. The initial research was an iterative process that focused on symmetry, form, and pushing the essence of what makes a lounge chair. The process consisted of free sketches, real scale modeling, and 3D printing.
Inspiration: The Dihedral chair is heavily influenced by mid-century modern styles to create an aesthetically clean look, while simultaneously merging geometric shapes to create a structural and practical design. The base shape of the Dihedral chair is inspired by hexagons, which can often be found in nature and can be used to build strong and regular structures.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2023 in Houston, TX, USA and finished in February 2023.
Operation Flow: Due to the choice of materials the chair is designed for indoor use only and is not suitable for wet and humid conditions outside. The selected material is very moisture absorbent and direct contact with water should be avoided to extend its life cycle