Fingal Modulares Oberflächensystem by Panayiotis Stelikos

Fingal Modulares Oberflächensystem by Panayiotis Stelikos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Eisen in Möbeldesign Competition Category.

EisenMöbel· 2020

Fingal Modulares Oberflächensystem

by Panayiotis Stelikos

Client: Arcube Studio

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Fingal Modulares Oberflächensystem

Fingal ist ein modulares Oberflächensystem für Innenräume, das Wandverkleidung, ein Bücherregal, Teppichfliesen und Sitzmöbel vereint. Ein eigens entwickeltes Muster, inspiriert von felsigen Küstenlandschaften, wird auf Wand, Boden und Möbel übertragen, sodass der Raum als Einheit wahrgenommen wird. Die Wandverkleidung besteht aus lackiertem, lasergeschnittenem Holz, das Bücherregal aus Metallblech. Die bedruckten Teppichfliesen lassen sich frei verlegen, und die Sitzpoufs sind mit digital bedrucktem Stoff bezogen. Die modularen Elemente können immer wieder neu angeordnet werden und ergeben so zahlreiche Mustervarianten in unterschiedlichsten Innenräumen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Fingal Modulares Oberflächensystem ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Fingal Modulares Oberflächensystem wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Fingal Modulares Oberflächensystem wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Representing the core meaning of integrated design, Fingal is an original pattern applied on modular surfaces. Set on both the wall and floor, a space turns into a whole. By extruding the furniture form from details of the pattern, in the same way that the bookcase's shelves emerge from the wall, a unification of surfaces and materials is achieved. Preserving the functionality and comfort, it differentiates itself by exposing its guests to the soothing effect of aesthetically considered design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Ottoman: 1620 mm x 470 mm x 450 mm /
Carpet tile: 400 mm x 350 mm x 20 mm / 1.5 m2
Wooden module: 400 mm x 350 mm x 20 mm / 1.5 m2
Tags: pattern design, modularity, furniture, carpet tiles, bookcase, wood, metal, textile
Production Technology: The wall cladding is made of painted wood cut with laser while the bookcase itself is created from metal sheet. A modular carpet is covering the floor and its printed and patterned carpet tiles can be placed independently. All mobile furniture such as ottomans are upholstered and their fabric is digitally printed with the proposed pattern design. Metal sheet is also used on the sitting furniture legs.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge of the project was to achieve the detailed craftsmanship that needed to be done in order for the design to be fulfilled. As we spent time on the construction details, many of the construction details that came up during the development and realization of the project were solved with inventive solutions.
Research: Having decided the modular identity of the design, we focused on the creative quality of the pattern itself. We visited a lot of seaside natural landscapes in situ and researched various publications in order to remain on topic and,mainly, to know in depth our concept. Consequently, a catalogue comprising the discovered natural patterns was conducted. As we placed emphasis on the ones that were developed on rocky and other stone related environments, we specifically studied the transforming impact of sea water.
Inspiration: Inspired by the force of the sea the design urges on to stress out the balance and masterwork that characterise natural patterns. The form of the furniture pieces and bookcase, as well as the colour tones and materials' quality subtly transfer the bewildered impression of a rocky scenery to the interior.Motivated by the treasure of nature's physical pattern plurality, Fingal redefines the importance of a well considered design in a human made environment enabling people to reconnect with nature.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2019 and was completed in February 2020.
Operation Flow: As the notion of modularity distinguish the design, being able to modify it allows more creativity and limitless views of the pattern on the surfaces. Thus, apart of the original pattern idea, there are plenty of other variations always deriving from the initial inspiration and concept. While the carpet tiles add to the functionality performance, all the other materials complete the clean-cut pattern that unifies all the spatial elements. The Fingal modular surfaces can be applied in diversified interior spaces.
Team Members: Panayiotis Stelikos
Constantinos Christodoulou
Stephanie Demetriou