Fold Prìomh Fheum: Being by Chris Tsui is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Sràide Competition Category.

UmhaÀirneis Sràide· 2021

Fold Prìomh Fheum: Being

by Chris Tsui

Client: Whiteground

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Sràide Category

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The Design

About Fold Prìomh Fheum: Being

Teacsa an Leabhair: Is being poblach a th' ann am Fold a tha cuideachd na bhòrd. Tha an dealbhadh air a chruthachadh à pìos de chraobh-fhiodh (plywood) air a phasgadh air ais air fhèin aig ceàrn. Cruthaichidh am pasgadh dàrna uachdar a ghabhas cleachdadh mar bhòrd, gun sìneadh no ceanglachan a chur ris. Fanaidh an cruth sìmplidh agus làidir airson a chleachdadh ann an àiteachan poblach. Tha an craobh-fhiodh air a smùideadh agus air a chumadh ann am molldair gnàthaichte, agus tha umha air a chleachdadh còmhla ris. Is e na meudan iomlan 1480 mm a dh'fhaid, 1010 mm a leud agus 730 mm a dh'àirde.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Fold Prìomh Fheum: Being air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Fold Prìomh Fheum: Being na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Fold Prìomh Fheum: Being a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: What if a bench is also a table?
Fold is an interpretation to the question above, to fulfil multiple functions yet retain a simplistic and sturdy form to be used in the public. This piece of furniture is not much more than a piece of plywood folded back on itself at an angle. Yet, this simple manipulation creates another surface that can be used as a table, without sacrificing its unanimous form with extensions or appendages.
Dimensions & Packaging: Overall dimensions: 1480(L) x 1010(W) x 730(H)mm
Tags: plywood, bending, bench, curvature
Production Technology: Plywood and Bronze
Steam the plywood and put into a custom build mold for bending
Design Challenge: The most difficult part is bending the plywood in a specific angle which is also comfortable for the purpose of sitting with a table. and the placement of the legs are the second challenge to maintain the sturdiness while to balance with the proportions and ratio with the plywood.
Inspiration: Public bench design always strives for functionality but neglected the aesthetics, and also mostly only caters for the purpose of sitting. What if you are holding a coffee or you are looking for a place to sit down with your book or laptop? You don’t have a choice but to go to the café or restaurants. It’s time to think out of the box and create a piece of furniture that aesthetically addresses the convenience and flexibility of how a public bench can do for the people.
Project Duration: The project staretd in early 2019 and completed in production in late 2019.
Operation Flow: Feel free to explore your uses and gestures with this table+bench.
Image Credits: Image#1: ©Lit Ma & Hong Kong Design Centre
Image#3: ©XU Liang Leon
Image#4: ©XU Liang Leon
Image#5: ©XU Liang Leon