Dihedral Sillón de descanso by Rakeem Bradshaw

Dihedral Sillón de descanso by Rakeem Bradshaw is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Mobiliario Competition Category.

HierroMobiliario· 2023

Dihedral Sillón de descanso

by Rakeem Bradshaw

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Mobiliario Category

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The Design

About Dihedral Sillón de descanso

Dihedral es un sillón de descanso construido a partir de formas geométricas y componentes simétricos. El diseño combina formas hexagonales regulares y cóncavas para sostener el asiento y el respaldo. Se eligió el hexágono porque es una forma presente en la naturaleza y conforma estructuras resistentes y regulares. Los estilos modernos de mediados del siglo XX influyeron en el aspecto limpio de la silla. Dihedral está fabricado en madera maciza de caucho con acabado marrón nogal y está tapizado en piel sintética sobre un relleno de espuma. El sillón está destinado únicamente a uso en interiores.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Dihedral Sillón de descanso 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 Dihedral Sillón de descanso 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. Dihedral Sillón de descanso 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 Dihedral chair is composed of striking geometric shapes with multiple symmetrical components that gives it a bold shape and sticks out to the human eye. Following form and function, the lounge chair simultaneously embraces it’s regular and irregular hexagonal design to support the seat and back rest.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 558mm x Depth 762mm x Height 762mm
Tags: Furniture, lounge chair, wood, modern, seating, Dihedral chair, furniture design, design
Production Technology: The choice of materials were selected purposefully to create a high contrast that displays its unique design, while also considering its economic and sustainability impacts. The chair is constructed from solid rubberwood with walnut brown finish, and is upholstered in faux leather and padded with foam.
Design Challenge: Finding a solution to merge some of the regular and concave hexagonal shapes without compromising comfort and aesthetics was a sure feat in complexity. I had to explore the necessary cutting requirements for wood milling as there are a number of simple, yet complex geometries with merging the left, right, and back leg with the seat frame.
Research: The initial goal of the Dihedral chair was to create a simplistic yet elegant design based off of the hexagon, which is one of nature's strongest shapes. The initial research was an iterative process that focused on symmetry, form, and pushing the essence of what makes a lounge chair. The process consisted of free sketches, real scale modeling, and 3D printing.
Inspiration: The Dihedral chair is heavily influenced by mid-century modern styles to create an aesthetically clean look, while simultaneously merging geometric shapes to create a structural and practical design. The base shape of the Dihedral chair is inspired by hexagons, which can often be found in nature and can be used to build strong and regular structures.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2023 in Houston, TX, USA and finished in February 2023.
Operation Flow: Due to the choice of materials the chair is designed for indoor use only and is not suitable for wet and humid conditions outside. The selected material is very moisture absorbent and direct contact with water should be avoided to extend its life cycle