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Bio Cadair Freichiau by Vladimir Zagorac

Bio Cadair Freichiau by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Dylunio Dodrefn Competition Category.


EfyddDodrefn· 2022

Bio Cadair Freichiau

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Dodrefn Category

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The Design

About Bio Cadair Freichiau

Mae Bio yn gasgliad o gadeiriau breichiau isel a gynlluniwyd i'w defnyddio mewn mannau modern. Mae'r agoriad yng nghefn y gadair yn dwyn i gof ddeilen neu gragen, ac mae'r ffurf yn newid gerllaw'r ymyl allanol i siâp tebyg i flodyn y planhigyn Calla aethiopica. Mae'r ymyl hon yn plygu'n ysgafn tuag yn ôl ac yn codi ar un ochr, gan greu silwét anghymesur. Dim ond yn ardaloedd allanol y ffurf y digwydd yr anghymesuredd hwn, felly cedwir cysur ac ergonomeg y gadair. Mae'r deunyddiau'n cynnwys thermoplastigau wedi'u mowldio, dur, alwminiwm bwrw, pren derw a lledr.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award

Mae Bio Cadair Freichiau yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Bio Cadair Freichiau fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae Bio Cadair Freichiau yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The ambiguous shape of the opening on the seat's back, recognizable as a leaf or shell transforms into a more characteristic form similar to the flower of the Calla aethiopica plant on the edge of the backrest. This edge bends slightly backwards and rises on one side, creating a new visual effect as opposed to the other side. The asymmetry of the silhouette does not affect the functionality and ergonomics of the seat since changes in the shape occur only in the outer areas of the form.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width / Depth: up to 680mm, Height: 849mm (medium)
Tags
Asymmetry, Natural, Bio-form, Growth, Stylization
Production Technology
Molded thermoplastics, Welded laser-cut and pressed steel, Cast aluminum, Oakwood, Leather
Design Challenge
The shape of the seat can be associated with a multitude of natural forms but also with the general characteristics of the living world. The silhouette of the seat is defined through two edge curves similar in shape but with subtle differences such as curvature, orientation, distortion, and depth. These gradual changes emphasize growth as a universally understandable natural pattern and accentuate the form through minimal spatial deformations associated with gravity and weight. A firm overall construct was kept whilst utilizing asymmetry as one of the main chosen attributes.
Research
The research was performed by analyzing samples from flora and fauna and simplification and stylizing through drawings and 3D computer models. The result contains no unnecessary visual details, and was driven by the challenge of creating asymmetrical functional aesthetics within an ergonomic fresh design, universally understood as a bio-form. Different variants were developed depending on the purpose of the chair and type of legs, with metal and wood as starting materials. The organic lines of the seats are additionally emphasized in contrast with the materials of the legs.
Inspiration
Bio is a conceptual research project in the subject of stylistics created as a part of doctoral studies. The proposal of the chair collection was inspired by organic shapes and universal principals of nature.
Project Duration
The project lasted one semester at the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade.
Operation Flow
Bio is a low armchair collection designed for various usages. It complements modern interiors with simplistic asymmetry and unobtrusive form open to interpretation.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac and the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade
Team Members
Designer: Vladimir Zagorac
Mentor: Marko Lukovic
Image Credits
Vladimir Zagorac, Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade

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