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Hopper Stuhl by Takashi Niwa

Hopper Stuhl by Takashi Niwa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Bronze in Möbeldesign Competition Category.


BronzeMöbel· 2022

Hopper Stuhl

by Takashi Niwa

Client: Takashi Niwa

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Hopper Stuhl

Hopper ist ein Holzstuhl für entspanntes Sitzen. Das doppelt gekrümmte Gestell mit maßgeschneidertem Profil unterstützt den Komfort und verleiht dem Stuhl eine dynamische Form. Drei Kanten des Profils sind dort abgerundet, wo der Körper den Stuhl berührt, während eine scharfe Kante erhalten bleibt, um die Gesamtform zu betonen. Der geneigte Winkel geht in fließende Armlehnen und Rückenlehnen über. Auflage- und Stützelemente sorgen für Leichtigkeit und strukturelle Stabilität. Die Teile wurden mittels fünfachsiger CNC-Bearbeitung gefertigt und anschließend von Hand zusammengefügt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

Hopper Stuhl ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Hopper Stuhl wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Hopper Stuhl befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The double curved wood frame with customized profile ensures comfort while also enhancing the dynamic form of the chair. The profile has its three corners filletted where the body is in contact with the chair. On the other hand, one strong edge still remains to highlight the overall gesture and appears with higher contrast under the lighting effect.
Dimensions & Packaging
550 x 645 x 800
Tags
furniture, chair, ergonomic, wood
Production Technology
With high quality requirement and subtle details, the chair’s parts were made using 5 axis CNC for finishing accuration. A technician with 20 years of experience in craftsmanship then worked to assemble these parts and details together.
Design Challenge
It was a challenge to ensure structure and rigidity with the chair’s significant curves and incline without losing the purity of the form. Various testing took place to study different relationships between front legs and back legs’ curve and angle. Supporting structural frames and joints were then added underneath the seat to ensure stability.
Research
Throughout the design process, there were many studies on the overall form to reveal strong gestures with simplicity. After multiple iterations of the leg and frame profile, a scale model was 3d printed for mock up before sending the final design to the factory.
Inspiration
Hopper Chair with its reclined ergonomics invites the users to sit back and relax. The signature double curves form an energizing and friendly gesture, which recalls a joyful spirit of hopping. When not in use, Hopper Chair is still a spark of joy in the space.
Project Duration
The project was designed in Hanoi, Vietnam in May 2021 and finished in Binh Duong, Vietnam in February 2022
Operation Flow
With a welcoming gesture, Hopper Chair offers its user to relax with comfort. The reclined angle with a smooth curve turns into pleasant armrests and backrests. The double curved frame is designed to give light and open feelings with resting and support panels, which also enhance structural stability.
Team Members
Takashi Niwa
Image Credits
Naoto Ohike

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