Mobius Noho by William Ridley-Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Lako Hale Competition Category.

KalaLako Hale· 2023

Mobius Noho

by William Ridley-Smith

Client: Will Ridley-Smith

A' Design Award Kala Winner in Lako Hale Category

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The Design

About Mobius Noho

He mea makemakika ka Kaula Mōpiu me nā ʻano kino a makemakika hoihoi, i kūkulu ʻia me ʻaoʻao hoʻokahi a me kae hoʻokahi wale nō. ʻO ka hoʻolālā he kino o ka pau ʻole, e hana ana i ka manaʻo o ka kahe a me ka neʻe mau loa. Hiki i kona ʻano ke hui pū i ke ʻano a me ka hana. He hōʻike ka Noho Mōpiu i ka pilina nani ma waena o ka makemakika a me ka hoʻolālā.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Mobius Noho i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Mobius Noho he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Mobius Noho e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Mobius strip is a mathematical object of most unique physical and mathematical qualities, constructed with only a single side and a single edge. These qualities have been utilised in the Mobius Chair to create an intriguing, timeless piece. The bold design is an embodiment of infinity, creating a feeling of fluidity, of never-ending movement. Its unique shape and structure allow this piece to blend form and function, creating a comfortable piece that may also serve as work of art.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1700 mm x Depth 780 mm x Height 1000 mm
Tags: Furniture, metal, chair, avant garde, art
Production Technology: The Mobius Chair is constructed through the use of multiple sections of cast iron. These sections are subsequently welded together. With a rough finish, the chair is then spray painted a deep blue.
Design Challenge: The challenge of the Mobius Chair is ensuring that when in use, it is able to sufficiently support an individual and place them such that the chair is not tipped by one’s weight.
Research: This design emerged from an exploration of mathematics and the underlying beauty of complex geometry.
Inspiration: The Mobius Chair was inspired by the beauty and complexity of mathematics. The mobius strip’s shape has been translated into the chair’s design, creating a continuous loop that appears to have no beginning or end, granting it a feeling of fluidity and authenticity. This design seeks to challenge traditional notions of form and function, offering a unique user experience while being aesthetically striking. The design is a testament to the power of mathematical concepts in art and design.
Project Duration: Mobius Chair was designed in February 2023 in Sydney.
Operation Flow: Due to it's intriguing design, the Mobius Chair can be displayed as an art piece, a display stand or as a functional piece of furniture. The chair's construction allows it to flex when in use, easing the user into a comfortable position.