Minimal Techno Lænestol by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Minimal Techno Lænestol by Sebastiaan Van Beest is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award i Guld in Møbeldesign Competition Category.

GuldMøbler· 2021

Minimal Techno Lænestol

by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Client: Ooak designs

A' Design Award i Guld Winner in Møbler Category

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The Design

About Minimal Techno Lænestol

Minimal Techno er en prototype på en lænestol fremstillet af genanvendt massivt stål og genbrugt bambusgulv i hårdttræ. Stellet har en mat sort belægning, og børstede messingskruer holder bambuslamellerne på plads. Det tynde stål og bambussen giver sædet fleksibilitet, så stolen forbliver komfortabel under længerevarende siddende brug. Konstruktionen er stærk og er testet til at bære vægt på over 250 pund (ca. 113 kg). Japansk minimalisme og brugen af negativt rum har været styrende for formgivningen. Der anvendes kun tre materialer, hvilket gør lænestolen enkel at reproducere.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Guld

Minimal Techno Lænestol er vinder af A' Design Award i Guld, en uhyre prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles førsteklasses, vidunderlige og fremragende designs. Guldvinderne er yderst innovative, højt visionære og glamourøst blændende skabelser, der afspejler deres designeres geni, visdom og dygtighed. Minimal Techno Lænestol forventes at være en højt rost, trendsættende og monumental opfindelse, der leverer hidtil uset værdi. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Guld, er et spektakulært, respekteret projekt, som i høj grad gavner og flytter grænserne for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi. Minimal Techno Lænestol skaber intense følelser af begær, vækker passion, opmuntrer kreativitet og fascinerer os.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is a prototype arm chair which is constructed from recycled solid steel and repurposed bamboo hardwood flooring. It has a matte black coating with brushed brass screws to hold the bamboo slats in place. The design is meant to feel delicate, yet strong and robust. Because of the thin steel and bamboo, this design has amazing flexibility and is quite comfortable to sit in for long periods of time.
Dimensions & Packaging: H24" W27" L30"
Tags: Chair, Modern, Minimalism, Negative space, Reclaimed, upcycled
Production Technology: This is the first arm chair I have brought to fruition. I wanted it to make a statement piece and be sustainable. all of the materials except the screws are from recycled material. I am still sourcing recycled brass to make this a fully recycled product. The chair consists of only three materials, which makes it easy to reproduce. I am looking into ways to make this product more compact for shipping purposes when it goes to production.
Design Challenge: The biggest problem with the design of this arm chair, was to find a way to have a comfortable and delicate, yet strong arm chair while using the least amount of materials. Thus using solid steel and hard wood was the way to go to achieve the desired effect. Light, flexible, sleek and strong.
Inspiration: Japanese minimalism and the use of negative space are the main inspirations for this project.
Project Duration: This project was conceived in Vancouver, Canada on march 26 2021 and completed on march 30TH 2021
Operation Flow: This design was made with the use of negative space being in the forefront. It is designed to feel as though not much space is being consumed, yet has a large presence. the construction is very strong and can hold weights that exceed 250lbs as tested.