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Dihedral Lepotuoli by Rakeem Bradshaw

Dihedral Lepotuoli by Rakeem Bradshaw is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Rautapalkinto A' Design Award in Huonekalumuotoilu Competition Category.


RautaHuonekalut· 2023

Dihedral Lepotuoli

by Rakeem Bradshaw

Rautapalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Huonekalut Category

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The Design

About Dihedral Lepotuoli

Dihedral on lepotuoli, joka on rakennettu geometrisistä muodoista ja symmetrisistä osista. Muotoilussa yhdistyvät säännölliset ja koverat kuusikulmiomuodot, jotka tukevat istuinta ja selkänojaa. Kuusikulmio valittiin muodoksi, koska sitä esiintyy luonnossa ja se muodostaa vahvoja, säännöllisiä rakenteita. 1900-luvun puolivälin modernit tyylisuunnat vaikuttivat tuolin selkeään ulkonäköön. Dihedral on valmistettu massiivisesta kumipuusta pähkinänruskealla pinnoitteella, ja se on verhoiltu tekonahalla vaahtomuovipehmusteen päälle. Lepotuoli on tarkoitettu ainoastaan sisäkäyttöön.

The Recognition

About the Rautapalkinto A' Design Award

Dihedral Lepotuoli 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. Dihedral Lepotuoli: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. Dihedral Lepotuoli:a arvostetaan sen perusteellisuudesta, ja se on suunniteltu tarjoamaan elämänlaadun parannuksia, jotka auttavat tekemään maailmasta paremman paikan.

Behind the Design

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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

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