Spark Sofa by Wang Jun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Gula in Hoʻolālā Lako Hale Competition Category.

GulaLako Hale· 2023

Spark Sofa

by Wang Jun

Client: Northwestern Polytechnical University

A' Design Award Gula Winner in Lako Hale Category

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The Design

About Spark Sofa

He sofa ʻo Spark i hoʻolālā ʻia no ka hoʻohana ʻana ma loko a ma waho o ka hale. He mau laina paheʻe a kahe maikaʻi ko ke kino monobloc, ʻaʻohe kihi ʻoi. Ua hana ʻia ka sofa me ka polycarbonate, he mea ʻike ʻia a paʻa naʻe, e pale ana i ka hahau a me ka lūlū ʻana o ke ea. Ma lalo o ka mālamalama pōwehiwehi, hoʻomanaʻo ke kino ʻike ʻia i ka nānā ʻana o kahi hunaahi. ʻElua ʻāpana ka hoʻonohonoho ʻana, no ka mea, kau ʻia ka noho ma luna o ke kumu o ke kino nui. Hāʻawi ʻia ʻo Spark ma nā ʻano noho hoʻokahi a me nā noho ʻelua, e ana ana i ka 1300 me ka 800 me ka 950 milimika a me ka 2500 me ka 800 me ka 950 milimika. Kūpono ka hoʻolālā i nā ʻano kaila o loko like ʻole.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gula

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Spark Sofa i ka A' Design Award Gula, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā pae mua, kupaianaha a kūʻokoʻa. He mau hana hou loa, ʻike maka a nani hoʻolaʻa nā lanakila Gula e hōʻike ana i ka ʻuhane akamai, ka naʻauao a me ka mākau o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Spark Sofa he mea hoʻokumu i hoʻomaikaʻi nui ʻia, e hoʻokumu ana i nā ʻano hou, he nui, e hāʻawi ana i ka waiwai ʻaʻole i ʻike ʻia ma mua. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Gula he papahana kupaianaha, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi nui a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. Hoʻāla ka hoʻolālā Spark Sofa i nā manaʻo makemake ikaika, hoʻāla i ka ʻiʻini, hoʻoulu i ka hana noʻeau a hoʻopūliki iā mākou.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Spark Sofa has smooth, fluid lines and lacks hash edges, a direct result of the procedure that produced this monobloc sofa. Transparent yet sturdy, the polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities. Also under the dim light, it shows the beauty of a spark.
Dimensions & Packaging: 2500mm x 800mm x 950mm
1300mm x 800mm x 950mm (single sofa)
Tags: Spark Sofa, smooth and fluid lines, polycarbonate material, monobloc structure, indoor and outdoor use, multi-scene usage
Production Technology: The polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create a stylish and comfortable sofa suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, with smooth and fluid lines that lack harsh edges. The use of polycarbonate material provided the necessary resistance to shock and weathering while also allowing for a transparent yet sturdy appearance.
Research: The Spark Sofa's design emphasizes multi-scene usage, both indoors and outdoors, and its aesthetics are suitable for a variety of interior styles. The use of polycarbonate material provides resistance to shock and weathering, making it suitable for outdoor use.
Inspiration: Transparent yet sturdy, the polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities. Also under the dim light, it shows the beauty of a spark.
Project Duration: The project begins in China in July 2022 and ends in China in October 2022.
Operation Flow: To use the Spark Sofa, one needs to assemble the two parts, the main body base, and the seat. This is done by putting the seat on the base. The sofa's smooth and fluid lines make it comfortable and stylish, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The polycarbonate material used in the sofa's construction provides resistance to shock and weathering, making it a durable and reliable piece of furniture. The sofa is available in single and two-seater options, providing versatility in its use scenarios. The sofa's aesthetic is suitable for a variety of interior styles, and its design encourages multi-scene usage both indoors and outdoors.
Team Members: Chengfeng Cai
Yi Zhao
Ruidi Jiang
Yuanmo Li
Yuxi Mao
Risheng Liang