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Burgu Primêre Funksje: Yn hichte ferstelbere sit by Metin Nergiz

Burgu Primêre Funksje: Yn hichte ferstelbere sit by Metin Nergiz is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award yn Sulver in Meubelûntwerp Competition Category.


SulverMeubels· 2021

Burgu Primêre Funksje: Yn hichte ferstelbere sit

by Metin Nergiz

Client: Republic of Narcist

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner in Meubels Category

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The Design

About Burgu Primêre Funksje: Yn hichte ferstelbere sit

Burgu is in yn hichte ferstelbere sit ûntworpen foar romten lykas bars en kappersaken. It hichteferstelmeganisme wurdt stipe troch fjouwer aparte poaten yn stee fan ien inkeld sintraal middelpunt, sadat it hiele meganisme sichtber bliuwt. De sit en it tandwiel binne makke fan lamineare massyf hout, en de laminaasje foarkomt fervoarming en ferlingt de libbensdoer. De poaten en it tandwiel wurde op fiifassige masines foarme foar hege presyzje. In grutte tandwieldiameter en in tsjûke skroefdraad soargje derfoar dat de hichte fluch en stabyl ferstelber is wylst men sit.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Sulver

Burgu Primêre Funksje: Yn hichte ferstelbere sit is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Burgu Primêre Funksje: Yn hichte ferstelbere sit wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Burgu Primêre Funksje: Yn hichte ferstelbere sit is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Instead of a single centre hub, the bearing part of the height adjustment gear is supported by four separate legs. The absence of a gear hub gives visibility and a certain aesthetic appeal to the entire height adjustment gear.
Dimensions & Packaging
360 mm x 360 mm x 440 mm to 650 mm
Tags
Stool,Wooden Stool, Functional Stool, Industrial Stool, Adjustable Stool
Production Technology
Burgu brings together natural materials and cutting edge production technologies. The seat and height adjustment gear are made of laminated solid wood. Lamination prevents deformation and extends the product s life.
The height adjustment gear and four legs of the stool are produced using 5 axis CNC machines which offered increased precision.
Design Challenge
After completing the design process, the biggest challenge was realizing the height adjustment gear: Each leg of the stool has to have different thread slots where the auger would rotate smoothly. Producing different thread slots for each leg was not very easy.
Research
Stools have gained a staple status throughout the history due to their functionality. Especially in the 19th century, many metal production factory workers would sit on stools to increase their efficiency.
Even today, stools are essential items for many professions eg. dentists, barbers and so forth, due to their light weight along with compact and functional design. Since they don’t take up much space, they are easy to store. They are always ready for use and very quick to put back away. As the designer, I was very intrigued by this simple and popular everyday item. That is why I did an extensive research on the history and functionality of the stools, which then motivated me to design an aesthetic, comfortable, inviting and user friendly stool that can complement a wide range of different spaces, from bars to barber shops. The final product was both satisfying and exciting for me.
Inspiration
Industrial bar stools with a similar design always offer the same height adjustment method: A gear and a gear hub, mostly made of metal materials. Although working perfectly, this system is pretty uninspired. Our initial thought was that it was possible to come up with something fresh and equally functional. We said, This system can work in another way. Then we proved our point with the unprecedented design of Burgu. We redesigned the height adjustment system and updated the form of the seat with a more ergonomic form. Thus, the user can simply adjust the height of the stool while sitting comfortably.
Project Duration
The design process took 3 months. The product was presented in Ankara, Turkey in January 2017.
Operation Flow
Burgu differs from other functional stools with its large gear diameter and thick thread that allows the user to adjust height in a fast but steady manner. Therefore, adjusting the seat to desired height requires significantly less effort and up-and-down movement.
Patents
Patented. 2017 06877. Metin Nergiz, 2017

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