Wine and Chess Ardo Botilentzako Kutxa, Xake Jokoa by Andrei Filatov

Wine and Chess Ardo Botilentzako Kutxa, Xake Jokoa by Andrei Filatov is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Ontziketa Diseinua Competition Category.

BurdinaOntziketa· 2022

Wine and Chess Ardo Botilentzako Kutxa, Xake Jokoa

by Andrei Filatov

Client: Chateau La Grace Dieu des Prieurs

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Ontziketa Category

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The Design

About Wine and Chess Ardo Botilentzako Kutxa, Xake Jokoa

Ardoa eta Xakea sei botilarako ardo-kutxa bat da, xake joko gisa ere balio duena. Botila bakoitza bere horretarako egindako hobi batean atseden hartzen du, eta barruko bi tarteek xake-piezen zorroak gordetzen dituzte. Estalkia buruz behera jartzean, gorriz eta krema-kolorez txandakatutako karratuak dituen xake-taula bat agertzen da. Kutxaren egitura MDF egur grisez egina dago, haritz naturalaren enkoladurarekin, eta oinarriaren lau aldeak josturadun ahuntz-larru gorriz estalita daude. Kutxak 42 bider 13 bider 42 zentimetro ditu. Diseinuak ahalbidetzen du ontzia gordetzea eta erabiltzea ardoa edan eta denbora luzez geroztik ere.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

Wine and Chess Ardo Botilentzako Kutxa, Xake Jokoa Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Wine and Chess Ardo Botilentzako Kutxa, Xake Jokoa oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Wine and Chess Ardo Botilentzako Kutxa, Xake Jokoa zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This design is unique because the wine case containing 6 bottles, is combined with a chess game. When the cover of the case is turned upside down, it reveals a chessboard alternating red and cream squares. There are two spaces for the bags with the chess pieces inside the box. It’s a functional packaging: each bottle is safely nestled in the dedicated niche.
It offers amateurs an occasion to celebrate timeless game while savouring wine. This packaging will be used for many years after wine is drunk.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimensions: 42 cm * 13 cm * 42 cm.
The weight of the empty case is 5,6 kg. If filled with 6 bottles of wine - 13,7 kg.
Tags: luxury packaging, wine and chess, creative design, green luxury, innovative wine packaging, art
Production Technology: •Gray Wooden MDF Valchromat box structure
•Top chessboard made of Natural oak veneered MDF, satin varnish
•Edge banding of the box in Natural Oak Veneer
• Bottom of box covered with Natural oak veneer
•Outside covering of the 4 sides of the base in Red goatskin with stitching
•Gold Hot Foil Logo Art Russe
•Red and cream boxwood chess pieces, 100% cotton lace closure.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was to make an item equally excellent as 1) wine packaging (ergonomic, light, safe for bottles, good for nature),2) beautiful luxury object,3) chess game (players’ friendly).
The first pieces produced for this packaging apparently were too light and played a more decorative role rather than practical. After receiving feedback from chess players, it was decided to change pieces. Each piece now has a weighting agent inside. It makes them stable and comfortable for making moves.
Research: The idea of a square configuration of 6 btls case that transforms into a chessboard was created by the owner of the winery as well as the color code for the board and pieces. The next step was to find the right materials that would be solid, not too heavy, sustainable. Laurent Prosperi and Frederic Chaput have chosen a wooden MDF Valchromat for the box structure. Red leather for the external faces was a natural choice: Chateau has another luxury packaging for 3 btls where this material is used.
Inspiration: Andrei Filatov, owner of Chateau La Grace Dieu des Prieurs, created the design. He is passionate about chess since his earliest childhood. The principal idea is to combine two passions - wine and chess, and create the packaging that will never be thrown away after drinking wine.
The colors of the pieces correspond to the colors of the chessboard. The red color of the squares was chosen following the popular design of chessboards in the early 20th century. This period inspired designer because he is an admirer of chess champion Alexander Alekhine who played at this time.
Project Duration: The project started in 2016 in Saint-Emilion, France when the owner of the winery has got an idea to create luxury wine packaging that will never be disposed. The first version was handcrafted. The currently applied object - Wine&Chess - is a modified version of the first design. It was finished in November 2021 in Bidart, France. It was presented as a special prize for the World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in December 2021 after he defended his title at the World Chess Championship in Dubai.
Operation Flow: Wine&Chess is the wine case for 6 bottles. It combines the functionality of the wine case with the chess game. The cover bears the logo for brand recognition. However, when it turned upside down, it reveals a chessboard. There are bags with chess pieces inside the case. It offers amateurs an occasion to enjoy playing the eternal game and sipping wine. The idea of the operation is that the case is not used as packaging anymore. It’s used as a chess set and stylish item and won’t be thrown away.
Patents: N/A
Team Members: Laurent Prosperi
Frederic Chaput
Image Credits: Main Image, Optional Images No. 2 and 4: Photographer Olga Zaretskaya-Pityurina;
Video credits: AP Production.