Dihedral Fauteuil de détente by Rakeem Bradshaw

Dihedral Fauteuil de détente by Rakeem Bradshaw is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Fer in Design de Mobilier Competition Category.

FerMobilier· 2023

Dihedral Fauteuil de détente

by Rakeem Bradshaw

A' Design Award de Fer Winner in Mobilier Category

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The Design

About Dihedral Fauteuil de détente

Dihedral est un fauteuil de détente构 conçu à partir de formes géométriques et d'éléments symétriques. Le design associe des hexagones réguliers et concaves pour soutenir l'assise et le dossier. L'hexagone a été retenu parce qu'il s'agit d'une forme présente dans la nature, qui compose des structures solides et régulières. Les styles modernes du milieu du XXe siècle ont influencé l'apparence épurée du fauteuil. Dihedral est réalisé en bois d'hévéa massif avec une finition brun noyer et est tapissé de similicuir sur un rembourrage en mousse. Ce fauteuil de détente est destiné à un usage exclusivement intérieur.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fer

Dihedral Fauteuil de détente est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer, une reconnaissance prestigieuse décernée à de bons designs qui répondent aux exigences professionnelles et industrielles attendues de créations bien conçues. Les lauréats Fer démontrent la grande compétence, la haute spécialisation, la compréhension experte et la capacité créative de leurs créateurs. Dihedral Fauteuil de détente est censé être une création très estimée, admirée et chérie, pratique et innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'industrie et présente des caractéristiques techniques compétentes associées à un savoir-faire et à du talent. Dihedral Fauteuil de détente est respecté pour sa rigueur et est conçu pour apporter des améliorations de la qualité de vie qui contribuent à faire du monde un monde meilleur.

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