Flip Stoel by Kuan-Cheng Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award yn Sulver in Meubelûntwerp Competition Category.
SulverMeubels· 2023
Flip Stoel
Client: Chen Kuan-cheng
A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner in Meubels Category
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About Flip Stoel
Flip Chair is ynspirearre troch it serene gefoel fan sitten op in gersgebiet, wêr't men kin genietsje fan de natuerlike sêftens, waarmte en sêfte wyn fan 'e omjouwing. It flip-tema fan 'e stoel ferbyldet de sierlike beweging fan gers yn' e wyn, wêrtroch in dynamyske en organyske foarm ûntstiet. Om dit effekt te berikken, wurde de fluiditeit en plooien fan 'e stoel fan' e stoel simulearre en waard it hout yn foarm bûgd mei stoom. It resultearjende produkt waard doe sekuer mei de hân makke om brûkers in autentike en immersive natuerlike ûnderfining te jaan.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award yn Sulver
Flip Stoel 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 Flip Stoel 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. Flip Stoel is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Flip chair design was inspired by the serene feeling of sitting on a grassy lawn, where one can enjoy the natural softness, warmth, and gentle breeze of the environment. The chair's "flip" theme embodies the graceful movement of grass in the wind, creating a dynamic and organic form.
To achieve this effect, computer programs were used to simulate the fluidity and folds of the chair's seat. The wood was bent into shape using steam, replicating the natural curves and contours of the grassy landscape. The resulting product was then meticulously handcrafted to provide users with an authentic and immersive natural experience. The seat's flipping surface offers a unique and comfortable sitting experience, as if one is lounging on a custom-shaped patch of grass. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 900mm x Depth 350mm x 420Height mm
- Tags
- Flip chair,grasshopper,bent wood
- Production Technology
- We utilized Grasshopper programming to create a gradual and dynamic transformation in the chair's design, incorporating the "flip" element to compose the overall shape. The steam bending technique was employed to produce the desired flipping contours, with the aid of specialized tools and jigs to ensure precision in every line.
After the components were produced, our seasoned woodworkers meticulously assembled and refined the chair's appearance, applying surface treatment to achieve a seamless finish. - Design Challenge
- The design of this chair posed a dual challenge that pushed the boundaries of creativity and production. The first challenge was how to effectively capture the sensation of wind flow, while the second was finding the most efficient and effective means of producing this effect.
Through the use of innovative design techniques and specialized production methods, we were able to successfully overcome these challenges, resulting in a chair that embodies the grace and beauty of natural wind flow, while also being produced in an efficient and practical manner. - Inspiration
- Our chair design draws inspiration from the sensation of sitting on grass - that feeling of lounging on a sprawling lawn, experiencing the plushness of the grass beneath you, basking in the warm sunlight, and feeling the gentle caress of the breeze.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2020 in Taiwan and finished in August 2021 in taiwan
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