Arms Cathaoir Suanach Amuigh Faoin Aer by Cameron Smith

Arms Cathaoir Suanach Amuigh Faoin Aer by Cameron Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Gàrraidh agus A-muigh Competition Category.

UmhaÀirneis A-muigh· 2022

Arms Cathaoir Suanach Amuigh Faoin Aer

by Cameron Smith

Client: Furniture Smith

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis A-muigh Category

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The Design

About Arms Cathaoir Suanach Amuigh Faoin Aer

Is cathaoir suanach amuigh faoin aer í Arms atá deartha le haghaidh compord agus idirghníomhaíocht shóisialta. Tá an fráma déanta de shraith alúmanaim brataithe púdair, agus tá ceithre shlat theac leabaithe laistigh den fráma chun cuma neadaithe a chruthú. Is féidir na slatáin a bhaint go héasca le haghaidh glanadh agus cothabháil. Ligeann sliotáin sa fráma d'uisce a ghabhtar draenáil agus cuireann siad aerú leis chun triomú. Laghdaíonn na cosa lúbtha an fad iomlán, ionas go n-oireann an chathaoir i spásanna níos teoranta ná cathaoireacha suanacha le cosa díreacha. Is féidir cluasán roghnach in éadach amuigh faoin aer a chur leis le haghaidh compord breise.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Arms Cathaoir Suanach Amuigh Faoin Aer 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 Arms Cathaoir Suanach Amuigh Faoin Aer 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 Arms Cathaoir Suanach Amuigh Faoin Aer a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The Arms lounge chair is a short lounge chair with bent legs designed for comfort and social interactions with others. The shorter length compared to straight legged lounge chairs allows it to fit in tighter spaces more comfortably.

The use of powder coated aluminum and teak provide ample protection to the elements in an outdoor environment. Slots in the sheet metal frame allow captured water to drain and add ventilation for drying.
Dimensions & Packaging: 700 mm wide x 1450 mm deep x 800 mm tall
Tags: modern teak outdoor chaise lounge chair
Production Technology: The frame is fabricated in sheet aluminum and powder coated with various color options. The teak slats fit interior to the frame and can be easily removed for cleaning and maintenance.

With teak finishes in natural or weathered and multiple color options for the frame, the Arms lounge chair provides flexibility to fit any outdoor environment. An optional fabric cushion provides added comfort and flexibility to create looks to match any environment.
Design Challenge: Wood expands and swells when used in an outdoor setting where sheet aluminum is fairly consistent. The leg attachment to the frame was engineered to account for the teak swelling. A post is welded to the frame that runs in a hole in the center of the leg. The leg is secured with epoxy from the center so that it can swell within the aluminum frame.
Research: An ergonomic model was created that allows for adjustment of length and angle of the seat, leg, back and lumbar. Adjusting the angles and length of the components allowed for the geometry to be tested by various users for maximum comfort.
Inspiration: The Arms outdoor lounge chair gains inspiration from the feeling of peace and relaxation. The design was conceived and sketched while overlooking a couple resting on the beach. The angled back legs relate to a human form reminiscent of a person sitting on the ground leaning back with their weight on their arms. The mood at the beach is energetic yet relaxed and social and the form of the Arms Lounger reflects those characteristics.
Project Duration: The first sketch was created in February 2019. The prototypes were completed August 2021
Operation Flow: Teak slats are inset to the aluminum frame to create a nested look. The four teak slats are removable for easy cleaning and maintenance. An optional cushion with outdoor fabric can be added to increase comfort.
Patents: Patent Pending
Team Members: Cameron Smith
Adam Smith
Ilia Timonin
Image Credits: MeaganWest photographer