Anima Cathair-ghàirdean by Pietro Luigi Verona

Anima Cathair-ghàirdean by Pietro Luigi Verona is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Competition Category.

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Anima Cathair-ghàirdean

by Pietro Luigi Verona

Client: Pietro Luigi Verona

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Category

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The Design

About Anima Cathair-ghàirdean

'S e dealbhadh sònraichte a th' anns a' chathair-ghàirdean Anima a tha a' gabhail brosnachaidh bho na cruthan agus na stuthan a tha san nàdar. Le bhith a' cur cuideam air cumaidhean cluicheach co-chothromach, tha e a' feuchainn ri eòlasan deimhinneach a chruthachadh dha luchd-cleachdaidh, a' togail nam faireachdainnean àrdachail a tha gu tric co-cheangailte ri eileamaidean nàdarra. Air a dhealbhadh tro choimhead mionaideach air fiadh-bheatha is lusan iomadach a' Bhrasail, tha a' chathair-ghàirdean ag atharrachadh nam brosnachaidhean sin gu toradh làithreach. Tha i a' nochdadh nan cruth-dhubhan tarraingeach a lorgar ann an eag-shiostaman a' Bhrasail, a' soilleireachadh an dà chuid tùsalachd a feartan cluicheach agus loinn a loidhnichean organach.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Anima Cathair-ghàirdean air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Anima Cathair-ghàirdean na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Anima Cathair-ghàirdean na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The creative process was entirely manual, from the concept with hand drawings, to its construction and improvement in the wooden piece, the design was improved with 3D scanning technology of the physical prototype, facilitating the manufacturing process on the 5 axis CNC and guaranteeing lines organic and aesthetic that reflect the authenticity of natural forms. The piece offers visual and emotional comfort, bringing the essence of nature to indoor environments.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 880 mm x Depth 900 mm x Height 700 mm
Tags: armchair, wood, design, soul, handmade
Production Technology: Materials are Tauari Brazilian reforestation Wood. Natural Fabric from Brazil cotton.
the design was improved with 3D scanning technology of the physical prototype, facilitating the manufacturing process on the 5 axis CNC and ensuring organic and aesthetic lines that reflect the authenticity of natural forms.
Design Challenge: The greatest challenge was understanding the elements that contribute to nature’s beauty and translating them into an armchair design. We immersed ourselves in observation, sketching organic lines, symmetry, and playful forms found in the natural world. Once the design was finalized, the next step was crafting a prototype using natural materials such as wood and cotton fabric. Working freehand, we constructed the wooden armchair's base, ensuring that the intricate, handmade quality from our drawings was preserved in the final product. This process beautifully linked nature’s essence with our craftsmanship.
Research: Brazil is home to one of the world's richest biodiversities. The objective of our research was to explore and understand the elements that contribute to the beauty of our native flora and fauna. We employed a hands-on approach, venturing into the field to closely observe various plants and animals. As we explored, we sketched our observations, capturing the intricate details and characteristics that make these living beings remarkable. This immersive method not only enhanced our appreciation of nature but also informed our design concepts, allowing us to translate this beauty into our work.
Inspiration: From the shapes and materials of the armchair, the project aims to express the positive experience transmitted in the beauty of nature's playful and symmetrical forms, giving us good feelings, which we experience when we are in contact with natural elements. The Anima armchair was designed based on the observation of aspects present in both Brazilian fauna and flora, with the aim of transmitting the beauty perceived through the interpretation of shapes.
Project Duration: January 2024 and finished June 2024. It was made in Nova Petropolis, Rio Grande do Sul. Brazil
Operation Flow: Imagine sinking into the Anima armchair after a long day. Its organic and natural curves invite you to relax, wrapping you in a cocoon of comfort with the Tauari wood. As you settle in, the playful lines and natural aesthetic create a soothing atmosphere, reminiscent of a serene walk in nature. You might take a moment to enjoy a good book, the chair cradling you like a gentle embrace.
Team Members: Pietro Luigi Verona
Image Credits: Pietro Luigi Verona