Bio One Buroastoel by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award yn Goud in Kantoarmeubelûntwerp Competition Category.

GoudKantoarmeubels· 2022

Bio One Buroastoel

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

A' Design Award yn Goud Winner in Kantoarmeubels Category

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The Design

About Bio One Buroastoel

Bio One is in lege buro-earmstoel dy't ûntwurpen is foar lytse kreative wurkromten lykas studio's en thúskantoaren. De stoel hat in draaibare basis mei tsjiltsjes en is makke fan foarme thermoplastyk mei taspitste en bûgde stielen buizen. Organyske omtrekken fan it sit rinne omheech yn in asymmetryske râne op de rêchleuning, dy't tinken docht oan de blom fan de Calla aethiopica. De asymmetry jout in gefoel fan beweging sûnder de funksje of ergonomy oan te taasten. De rêstige en fertroude foarm is bedoeld om fertrouwen te jaan en nije ideeën oan te moedigjen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Goud

Bio One Buroastoel is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Goud, in ekstreem prestisjeuze erkenning foar earste-klas, prachtige en treflike ûntwerpen. Goudwinners binne tige ynnovative, fisionêre en glamoureus ferbjusterjende skeppings dy't it sjeny, de wiisheid en de feardigens fan har ûntwerpers wjerspegelje. Fan Bio One Buroastoel wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige priizge, trendsettende en monumintale útfining is dy't unferlykbere wearde leveret. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Goud is in spektakulêr, respektearre projekt dat grutte foardielen bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Bio One Buroastoel makket yntinse gefoelens fan begearte, stekt passy oan, stimulearret kreativiteit en fassinearret ús.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Associations and familiarity were used to shape an essential part of the workplace into an object designed to encourage creativity and instigate inspiration. General organic outlines of the seat transform and grow into a characteristic uplifting form resembling the flower of the Calla aethiopica on the edge of the backrest. This edge bends slightly backward and rises asymmetrically bringing dynamics to the silhouette but not compromising the functionality and ergonomics.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width / Depth: up to 680mm, Height: 849mm
Tags: Essential, Natural, Growth, Asymmetric
Production Technology: Molded thermoplastics, Tapered and bent steel tubing
Design Challenge: The aim was to create a safe and familiar object, using the shape of the seat that relates to a multitude of natural forms and general characteristics of the living world. Asymmetry was chosen as one of the main attributes to create a feeling of dynamics, which is essential for a modern working environment, to inspire new ideas, and to boost the user's creativity. Gradual changes in the details of the form and minimal deformations that accentuate the silhouette intend to associate with growth as a universally understandable natural pattern and bring confidence.
Research: The research was performed by analyzing samples from flora and fauna and simplification and stylizing through various stages of drawing and 3D computer modeling. It was driven by the challenge of creating both a calming and dynamic form for a functional ergonomic object, suitable for first-time remote work while using fresh aesthetics. The result is a universally understandable bio-form cleansed of unnecessary visual details, with harmonious organic outlines additionally emphasized in contrast with different material finishes chosen for the seat and legs.
Inspiration: Bio One was created as a part of conceptual research on the subject of stylistics within a doctoral studies project. The basic studio chair was inspired by organic forms and universal principles of nature, with the intention of bringing a fresh take to working in small creative environments.
Project Duration: The project lasted one semester at the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade.
Operation Flow: Bio One low studio armchair with swivel base and castors fulfills essential functions of an office chair intended for small productive spaces. Simplistic asymmetry and inspiring natural form complement the modern interiors of studios and home offices.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac and the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade
Team Members: Designer: Vladimir Zagorac
Mentor: Marko Lukovic
Image Credits: Vladimir Zagorac, Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade