God's Math Prif Swyddogaeth: Cwpwrdd by Michael Potter is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award in Dylunio Dodrefn Competition Category.
HaearnDodrefn· 2021
God's Math Prif Swyddogaeth: Cwpwrdd
Client: P Squared Innovations
Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award Winner in Dodrefn Category
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About God's Math Prif Swyddogaeth: Cwpwrdd
Testun Llyfr: Mae Mathemateg Duw yn gwpwrdd wedi'i ysbrydoli gan batrymau mathemategol a geir yn natur. Y sbiral Fibonacci yw'r elfen ddylunio ganolog, ac fe'i hamgylchynir gan y gymhareb aur a'r cylch. Adeiladwyd y sbiral fel strwythur dur wedi'i weldio sy'n cynnal ac yn mynd trwy gorff pren y cwpwrdd. Mae gan y cwpwrdd ddau ddrws a thri chwpwrdd bach, ac mae'n sefyll ar uchder a ddewiswyd ar gyfer defnydd cyfforddus. Mae haenau finiar o goed rosynnaidd, masarnen llygad aderyn a cocobolo yn lleihau'r swm o bren solet sydd ei angen. Mae'r cwpwrdd yn mesur 1219 mm o led, 508 mm o ddyfnder a 1981 mm o uchder.
The Recognition
About the Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award
Mae God's Math Prif Swyddogaeth: Cwpwrdd yn enillydd Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau da sydd yn bodloni'r gofynion proffesiynol a diwydiannol a ddisgwylir gan greadigaethau wedi'u dylunio'n dda. Mae enillwyr Haearn yn dangos medrusrwydd mawr, arbenigedd uchel, dealltwriaeth arbenigol a gallu creadigol eu crewyr. Disgwylir i God's Math Prif Swyddogaeth: Cwpwrdd fod yn greadigaeth uchel ei bri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn ymarferol ac yn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Haearn A' Design Award yn integreiddio arferion gorau'r diwydiant ac mae ganddo nodweddion technegol cymwys wedi'u cysylltu â gwybodaeth ymarferol a dawn. Parchir God's Math Prif Swyddogaeth: Cwpwrdd am ei drylwyredd ac fe'i dyluniwyd i ddarparu gwelliannau ansawdd bywyd sydd yn helpu i wneud y byd yn lle gwell.
Behind the Design
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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
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