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X Streams Λαβή Πόρτας by Jiri Marek

X Streams Λαβή Πόρτας by Jiri Marek is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Σιδερένιο Βραβείο A' Design Award in Σχεδιασμός Αξεσουάρ Επίπλων, Εξαρτημάτων και Υλικών Competition Category.


ΣιδερένιοΑξεσουάρ Επίπλων· 2021

X Streams Λαβή Πόρτας

by Jiri Marek

Client: Studio number 10

Σιδερένιο Βραβείο A' Design Award Winner in Αξεσουάρ Επίπλων Category

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The Design

About X Streams Λαβή Πόρτας

Το X Streams είναι μια λαβή πόρτας κατασκευασμένη από ανακυκλωμένο ξύλο. Κάθε λαβή δημιουργείται από δύο κομμάτια ξύλου ενωμένα μεταξύ τους για μεγαλύτερη ανθεκτικότητα. Μια ομαλή καμπύλη συνδέει τη λαβή με τον λαιμό, προσφέροντας ευχάριστη αίσθηση στην αφή και ένα μη γραμμικό σχήμα. Η τεχνική fractal burning δημιουργεί λεπτές φλέβες που θυμίζουν ρυάκια ποταμών. Οι φλέβες γεμίζουν με έγχρωμη εποξειδική ρητίνη ή εμποτίζονται με φύλλο χρυσού ή ασημιού, και στη συνέχεια καλύπτονται με διάφανη εποξειδική ρητίνη για ένα εκλεπτυσμένο φινίρισμα. Καθώς το ηλεκτρικό ρεύμα ακολουθεί τη δική του πορεία, κάθε λαβή είναι μοναδική.

The Recognition

About the Σιδερένιο Βραβείο A' Design Award

Το σχέδιο X Streams Λαβή Πόρτας κέρδισε το Σιδερένιο Βραβείο A' Design Award, μια διακεκριμένη αναγνώριση που απονέμεται σε καλά σχέδια που πληρούν τις επαγγελματικές και βιομηχανικές απαιτήσεις που αναμένονται από καλοσχεδιασμένες δημιουργίες. Οι νικητές του Σιδερένιου Βραβείου επιδεικνύουν μεγάλη δεξιοτεχνία, υψηλή εξειδίκευση, ειδική κατανόηση και δημιουργική ικανότητα των δημιουργών τους. Το σχέδιο X Streams Λαβή Πόρτας αναμένεται να είναι μια πολύ εκτιμημένη, θαυμαστή και αγαπημένη δημιουργία που είναι πρακτική και καινοτόμα. Αυτό το σχέδιο που βραβεύτηκε με το Σιδερένιο Βραβείο A' Design Award ενσωματώνει τις βέλτιστες πρακτικές του κλάδου και έχει επαρκή τεχνικά χαρακτηριστικά συνδεδεμένα με τεχνογνωσία και ταλέντο. Το σχέδιο X Streams Λαβή Πόρτας γίνεται σεβαστό για την επιμέλειά του και έχει σχεδιαστεί για να προσφέρει βελτιώσεις στην ποιότητα ζωής που βοηθούν να γίνει ο κόσμος ένα καλύτερο μέρος.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The X Streams door handles are different to other conventional handles in terms of material choice and finish.
By choosing reclaimed wood, and using the process of fractal burning to create the illustration of river streams, the designers process offers each piece an individuality that can not be replicated because the electric current chooses where the rivers in the design will flow.
The smooth curve between the handles grip and the neck, feel pleasant to touch yet robust enough to perform its function. This additional nonlinear element elevates the overall shape of the handle.
Dimensions & Packaging
length 140mm, width 26mm projection 65mm Rose dimensions 55mm X 55mm
Tags
Door handle, wooden door handle, door leaver, door hardware, X Streams, architectural hardware,
Production Technology
Two pieces of wood are required to be joined to ensure durability. The veins created by the process of fractal burning creates the illusion of river streams. The veins are filled with either a colored epoxy resin, or infused with a metal leaf such as gold or silver. They are finally covered with crystal clear epoxy resin to create the ultimate finish.
Design Challenge
This project faced two key challenges. One, to ensure the handle was fit for purpose in terms of comfort and durability. Secondly, executing the process of fractal burning in a safe manner whilst dealing with the added complexity of creating a three dimensional visual effect.
Research
Passionate about sustainability, the designer chose to use reclaimed wood from historic buildings as the raw material for his creations. Two pieces of wood were required to create one door handle to ensure the handle could endure daily use. Illustration of river streams running through the design infused by luxury metals, such as gold and silver, into his design creates three dimensional effect and kept the nature theme of the project.
Inspiration
The designer drew inspiration from nature. Why was wood, one of the most comforting materials to touch, overlooked as a material of choice when it came to creating a door handle? If doors themselves are made from wood, why do people often turn to colder material such as metals for their handles? The designer was convinced that there must be a way to make this versatile and sustainable material a work of art. These very thoughts led the designer on the quest of making a unique wooden door handle
Project Duration
The whole project from an idea in December 2019 to fully functional developed product in December 2020 was created in Telford UK.
Operation Flow
Primary use of this handle is opening new spaces, however its distinguished finish, which attracts attention, plays an important part in integration of the entire environment around.
Team Members
Jiri Marek
Alena Marek
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams gold leaf,2021
Image #2: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams mix,2021
Image #3: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams copper leaf,2021
Image #4: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams box,2021
Image #5: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams silver leaf,2021

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