God's Math Kaappi by Michael Potter is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Rautapalkinto A' Design Award in Huonekalumuotoilu Competition Category.

RautaHuonekalut· 2021

God's Math Kaappi

by Michael Potter

Client: P Squared Innovations

Rautapalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Huonekalut Category

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The Design

About God's Math Kaappi

Book Text: God's Math on kaappi, jonka inspiraationa ovat luonnosta löytyvät matemaattiset kuviot. Fibonaccin spiraali on keskeinen suunnitteluelementti, jota ympäröivät kultainen leikkaus ja ympyrä. Spiraali on rakennettu hitsatusta teräsrakenteesta, joka tukee puurunkoa ja kulkee sen läpi. Kaapissa on kaksi ovea ja kolme lokeroa, ja se on korkeudeltaan suunniteltu mukavaan käyttöön. Ruusupuu-, lintusilmävaahtera- ja cocobolo-viilulaminaatit vähentävät tarvittavan massiivipuun määrää. Kaapin mitat ovat 1219 mm leveä, 508 mm syvä ja 1981 mm korkea.

The Recognition

About the Rautapalkinto A' Design Award

God's Math Kaappi on Rautapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittaja, arvostettu tunnustus, joka myönnetään hyville designeille, jotka täyttävät hyvin suunnitelluilta luomuksilta odotetut ammatilliset ja teollisuuden vaatimukset. Rautavoittajat osoittavat tekijöidensä suurta taitoa, korkeaa erikoistumista, asiantuntevaa ymmärrystä ja luovaa kapasiteettia. God's Math Kaappi:n odotetaan olevan korkeassa arvossa pidetty, ihailtu ja rakastettu luomus, joka on käytännöllinen ja innovatiivinen. Tämä Rautapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittajadesign yhdistää alan parhaita käytäntöjä, ja sillä on pätevät tekniset ominaisuudet, jotka yhdistyvät osaamiseen ja lahjakkuuteen. God's Math Kaappi:a arvostetaan sen perusteellisuudesta, ja se on suunniteltu tarjoamaan elämänlaadun parannuksia, jotka auttavat tekemään maailmasta paremman paikan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: God's Math successfully melds multiple reoccurring mathematical phenomena in nature into an aesthetically pleasing and fully functional interplay of these phenomena, with the Fibonacci Spiral serving as the central design element, surrounded by the Golden Ratio and the divine circle. A fully functional cabinet seemingly floats in an ergonomically optimized location on a piece which is as interesting to look at as it is efficient and practical in its use - Much the same way nature finds order out of chaos.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1219 mm x Depth 508 mm x Height 1981 mm
Tags: Fibonacci, mid-century modern, cabinet, metal, veneer, God, math
Production Technology: Project included welding, woodworking and advanced lamination techniques. Rosewood, birdseye maple and Cocobolo were veneer laminates to ensure a sustainable design. Custom forms and creative veneering processes required for both scale and non-linear faces of the piece.
Design Challenge: In order for the spiral to accurately represent the Fibonacci Spiral, the mathematical elements were scaled up and represented by the steel welded superstructure. The spiral itself is three distinct components: veneers bent around a form, pressed in a form, and laminated carved pieces of wood. Tangentially related, incorporation of the steel structure into the spiral as it sits within and extending through the spiral.
Research: Research conducted on both advanced methods for lamination and the recurring mathematical phenomenons found in nature. A great deal of time was spent pondering how to create an aesthetically pleasing and fully functional interplay of these phenomenons, with the Fibonacci Spiral serving as the central design element. Some experiments were run on stability of laminates for such a large and heavy piece, as well as veneering outside curves.
Inspiration: The repeating order in our universe, from galaxies to microorganisms shows repeating patterns which can be demonstrated through mathematics. Italian mathematician, Leonardo of Pisa, wrote about this in 1202 in his book, Liber Abaci. The golden ratio is another recurring mathematical ratio which has captured the attention of some of the greatest minds in history. No design referencing God’s math would be replete without the divinity represented by the circle.
Project Duration: Project began in November, 2019 in Greenville, SC and finished in April, 2020. Currently stored in studio.
Operation Flow: working cabinet with two doors and three compartments.
Team Members: Michael Potter
Image Credits: All images credited/edited by Seth Hunt, EP+Co