Samara Bòrd Cofaidh by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Competition Category.

UmhaÀirneis· 2020

Samara Bòrd Cofaidh

by Jonathan Beldner

Client: Jonathan Beldner

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Category

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The Design

About Samara Bòrd Cofaidh

Is e bòrd cofaidh le deasgan-uchd so-ghluasadach a th' ann an Samara. Tha an cruth air a bhrosnachadh leis na pòdaichean sìl craobh-malpais le sgiathan ris an canar samara. Tha Samara air a dhèanamh de fhiodh cnò-Fhrangach is silein cruaidh, air a thogail gu ionadail, agus tha na pàirtean air an cumadh le innealachd CNC. Tha casan de fhiodh tar-lannaichte a' toirt neart is seasmhachd don bhòrd. Tha duilleagan air an gràbhaladh le laser a' sgeadachadh an uachdar. Faodar am mullach a dhì-sgriubhadh gus treidhean-obrach beaga a leigeil ma sgaoil, a tha na an dà chuid mar uachdaran-obrach no mar threidhean airson ithe. Tha am bòrd 1200 mm a leud is 430 mm a àirde.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Samara Bòrd Cofaidh 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 Samara Bòrd Cofaidh 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 Samara Bòrd Cofaidh 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: 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.