Revolving Especie Noho Lima by Zanini de Zanine

Revolving Especie Noho Lima by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Lako Hale Competition Category.

KeleaweLako Hale· 2022

Revolving Especie Noho Lima

by Zanini de Zanine

Client: Studio Zanini

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Lako Hale Category

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The Design

About Revolving Especie Noho Lima

ʻO Especie kahi noho lima kaʻa i hoʻolālāʻia no ka hoʻohana ʻana i loko a me waho paha. Hana ʻia ka noho lima mai ka lāʻau paʻa i hōʻiliʻili hou ʻia mai kahi luku hale, kahi i ʻānai ʻia a hoʻouhi ʻia me ka varanisa. Hana ʻia ke kumu kaʻa mai ke kila. Hana ʻia ka noho mai ka polyurethane pālupalu waena a uhi ʻia me ke kapa moana. Paʻa ke kumu ʻoiai e kaʻa ana ka noho. Hoʻokēkē ʻia ke kua noho e hāʻawi i ka ʻoluʻolu a me ke kākoʻo no ka mea hoʻohana. Hiki ke hāʻawi ʻia mai kahi paepae wāwae uhi hilo i mea kau wāwae. ʻO ke ʻano hoʻolālā, hahai ia i nā leo lāʻau paʻa a me nā laina i hoʻoholo ʻia o nā lako hale Palakila o nā makahiki 1970.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Revolving Especie Noho Lima i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Revolving Especie Noho Lima he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Revolving Especie Noho Lima i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Especie revolving armchair is a contemporary design element that is premised on sustainability through the reuse of demolition wood. It is a versatile and resistant piece of furniture - inspired by the best of Brazilian design from the 70's -, which adapts to both external and internal environments.
Dimensions & Packaging: 70 mm x 75 mm x 72mm
Tags: Armchair, Brazilian Design, Sustainable materials, Zanini´s chair, 70's inpiration
Production Technology: The Especie armchair is manufactured by reusing solid wood from demolition, going through the sanding and varnishing process. Its swivel base is made of steel and its seat, made of medium density polyurethane, is covered with nautical fabric.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge of the project was during the execution process. The fittings between the metal base and the wooden seat should be made in a way that makes the product resistant, ergonomic and safe for the user.
Research: The research for the production of the Especie armchair began in the designer's passion for the features and materials used in the furniture developed in Brazil during the 70's. Rigid lines and solid wood were outstanding characteristics of this furniture. Allied to this, there was also the idea of sustainability and the reuse of demolition wood, such as peroba and Ipe wood, appeared as an alternative to make the project viable and with an even more special meaning.
Inspiration: The Especie revolving armchair was inspired by the creative force of Brazilian modern design from the 70's. The furniture produced at that time was characterized by the use of solid wood, its volumetry with striking lines, the furniture of the 70's prioritized defined and rigid features. Allied to this, the idea of sustainability and resignification of elements of disposal.
Project Duration: This project has started in November 2021 in Rio de Janeiro and finished in February 2022 in Rio de Janeiro.
Operation Flow: The armchair has a fixed base and swivel seat. Its backrest has the necessary inclination to offer ergonomics and comfort to the user. The armchair can also be sold with the upholstered bench for the footrests.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Zanini, 2022.
Team Members: Designer: Zanini de Zanine
Creative Director: Thyara Torres
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #2: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #3: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #5: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.