Haleiwa Apyka by Melissa Mae Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Pláta in Mba'epyru Jejapo Competition Category.

PlátaMba'epyru· 2020

Haleiwa Apyka

by Melissa Mae Tan

Client: Beyond Function

A' Design Award Pláta Winner in Mba'epyru Category

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The Design

About Haleiwa Apyka

Haleiwa ombosako ratán oñemongakuaáva kuakuaha porãme ha omoheñói ta'ãnga ojehechakuaáva. Umi mba'e tekovegua omomarãrã tembiapo pópe yma rekove Filipinas-pe, ojejapo pyahu ko'ãga ára rehegua. Mokõi oñondive ojeporúvo térã peteĩ mba'e iporãitéva añónte ramo, ko diseño ikatuhágui ojapo ko apyka omoambue heta mba'éichagua hendápe. Omoheñóivo ojuehe ta'ãnga ha tembiaporã, porãha ha mbarete, arquitectura ha diseño, Haleiwa hekovia ha iporã avei.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Pláta

Haleiwa Apyka ohupyty A' Design Award Pláta, peteĩ ñehechakuaa extraordinariamente prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño de primera línea, hechapyrãva ha impresionante-pe. Umi ganador Pláta ha'e tembiapo brillante ha heta creativo ohechaukáva expertise, talento ha agudeza sobresaliente umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Haleiwa Apyka ha'eha peteĩ tembiapo maravilloso, ejemplar, profesional ha innovador pypukuvéva. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Pláta ha'e invento ojehechakuaáva ha ojehayhúva ohepyme'ẽva ha ombohasáva límite arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua. Haleiwa Apyka ha'e creación heta ojeenvidiáva omokyre'ỹva ipotapy, ome'ẽva sentimiento positivo ha omoheñóiva maravilla ha sorpresa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Legacy meets contemporary. Grace meets strength. Sweeping curves seamlessly merge with striking lines. Rattan, a pliant material commonly used in indigenous Philippine furniture, gets a modern upgrade when paired with a solid metal frame. This chair's form and weave pay tribute to the rich history of the material and the artisans that have crafted pieces from it, while breaking away from tradition just enough to create a statement.
Dimensions & Packaging: 640mm width x 850mm depth x 830mm height
Tags: haleiwa, chair, rattan, woven, handmade, indigenous
Production Technology: Rattan is a sustainable material commonly used for weaving due to its durability. A cantilever design would not have been practical, and thus metal framing was used to add stability. As a nod to the handwoven rattan, the metal was manually bent to shape.
Design Challenge: Stability was a key concern. The width of the legs that connect the base to the seat posed a challenge. The design of a triangular base was the solution that balanced the structural and aesthetic. Internal support placement also posed a challenge since the design shows all of its skeletal composition. The supports had to be created and then strategically located in order to maximize stability, while being as inconspicuous as possible.
Research: The research focus for the Haleiwa was on the balance and stability based on its unconventional form. The optimum placements of supports and dimensions of elements were studied and tested throughout the prototyping period.
Inspiration: This piece was inspired by the concept of balance. The balance between strength and fluidity, modern and traditional, complexity and simplicity.
Project Duration: The chair was conceptualized in August 2019 and prototype finished October 2019. Designed and manufactured in Manila, Philippines
Operation Flow: The chair is wide enough for the user to sit comfortably in any position. Cushions are also provided for additional ease and comfort without distracting from the visual impact.
Team Members: Melissa Mae Tan
Image Credits: All images: Photographer Berwin Coroza, 2020