Samara Kofjetafel by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Meubelûntwerp Competition Category.
BrûnsMeubels· 2020
Samara Kofjetafel
Client: Jonathan Beldner
A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Meubels Category
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About Samara Kofjetafel
Samara is in kofjetafel mei ôfnimbere skoottafeltsjes. De foarm is ynspirearre troch de wjukke espenieuwe sieddoazen dy't bekend steane as samara. Samara is makke fan massyf notteboom- en kersehout fan lokaal wûn hurdhout, en de ûnderdielen binne foarme troch CNC-bewurking. Kruslamineare houten poaten jouwe de tafel krêft en stabiliteit. Laserinkrave blêden fersierje it boppeflak. De boppekape kin losskroeve wurde om lytse dientafeltsjes frij te litten, dy't tsjinje as wurkflakken of as dientsjes om fan te iten. De tafel is 1200 mm breed en 430 mm heech.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award yn Brûns
Samara Kofjetafel is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Samara Kofjetafel wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Samara Kofjetafel foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Samara is a multi-functional coffee table that incorporates removable lap desks. Taking inspiration from maple seed pods, the solid wood construction honors the locally sourced lumber from which it was made. The user can either enjoy Samara as a place to rest their drinks and books, or unscrew the top cap to take off the mini tray tables. These desks can then be used as work stations or surfaces off of which they can eat their food.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1200 mm in width x 430 mm in height
- Tags
- Walnut, Cherry, Hardwood, CNC, Table, Furniture,
- Production Technology
- CNC manufactured using solid walnut and cherry wood
Cross laminated timber legs provide strength
Laser engraved top leaves enhance samara inspiration - Design Challenge
- The most difficult part of this project was creating a structurally sound piece of furniture with moving components. Cross laminated timbers, a recent innovation in the construction industry, were utilized in the table's legs to enhance the stability of the piece
- Research
- Multiple prototypes were made to better understand stability and scale before the final CNC piece was built. Looking into new wood composition technologies, namely Cross Laminated Timber construction, was necessary to achieve a quality result. Collaboration with professionals in the field of Forestry allowed for the success of this product.
- Inspiration
- This project was meant to honor locally sourced Indiana hardwoods. The main form of the design was inspired by the propeller-like shape of maple seed pods, known as Samara. Samara are winged fruits or seeds which provided the perfect basis for a wood focused design. Furthermore, Samara's cherry and walnut construction showcases the beauty of local timber.
- Project Duration
- Started in August 2018 and finished in December 2018
- Operation Flow
- Samara operates primarily as a coffee table, one which acts as a focal point for any room. However, the top piece of Samara can be removed to gain access to the removable lap desks. This allows the coffee table to transform from a static piece of furniture to individual working/eating trays.
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