365 Tumbona by Hanno Nevanlinna is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Mobiliario de Exteriores Competition Category.

HierroMobiliario de Exteriores· 2022

365 Tumbona

by Hanno Nevanlinna

Client: Hanno Nevanlinna

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Mobiliario de Exteriores Category

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The Design

About 365 Tumbona

365 es una tumbona diseñada para jardines y espacios exteriores durante todo el año. La estructura curva y el respaldo plegable combinan estética, confort y protección para los cojines. Cuando el respaldo se abate, la superficie impermeable protege los cojines del polvo, el polen, los excrementos de aves, la lluvia y la nieve, por lo que no es necesario limpiarlos antes de usarlos. Los cojines permanecen ventilados para evitar la aparición de moho. La tumbona está fabricada en resistente madera de Accoya conformada mediante laminado encolado, y no requiere pintura, funda de invierno ni espacio de almacenamiento.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

365 Tumbona ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que 365 Tumbona sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. 365 Tumbona es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The 365 Sun Lounger is the first piece of garden furniture with cushions that resists the forces of nature and is always ready for use. The curved form of the chair together with the foldable backrest serves three functions combined: aesthetics, comfort and unique protection for the cushions. There is no need for wiping dust, pollen or bird droppings, or snow. All you need to do is to flip the waterproof backrest open and enjoy the dry, clean and soft cushions.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1800mm x 660mm x 430mm
Tags: sun lounger, outdoor, sustainable, easy, luxury
Production Technology: The lounger offers a feeling of luxury with perfect ergonomics and comfort. It looks stylish also when not in use and requires no winter covers. The cushions are well ventilated to resist mould also when the back rest is folded down. The lounger is made of sustainable and extremely durable Accoya which lasts decades and requires no painting. Curve form with glue lamination. Minimal production waste. The ecological life cycle footprint is further minimized as there is no need for storage space.
Research: Lean Service Creation was used as the base design method. The users problem worth solving was defined based on user insight interviews among end users and interior designers. The design process was prototype heavy. Dozens of protos were made to find the optimal curve for ergonomics and weather shield. As the construction needs to be watertight typical furniture building methods do not apply.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the short Nordic summer: the sunny moments are rare and too precious to be wasted cleaning furniture and carrying cushions back and forth. Why are outdoor furniture designed for decades so that they can’t handle outdoor conditions? As a designer I was tempted to try to show that it’s possible to redesign everything. Not just to change the form factor or ergonomics but to change the way the way the chair is used and the daily value it can provide.
Project Duration: Project was started 02/20 in Espoo Finland and finished 02/22.
Operation Flow: When the rain stops and the sun start shining. Take a coffee and walk to the garden. Lift up the backrest and sit down to enjoy.