ʻO Cenear Paepae Noho na Christine Xiang he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2024 A' Design Award Kala ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Lako Hale.

KalaLako Hale· 2024

Cenear Paepae Noho

na Christine Xiang

Mea Kūʻai: Cenire

Mea Lanakila A' Design Award Kala ma ka Māhele Lako Hale

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Nānā ma A' Design Award Hoʻolaha Nūhou Hōʻailona Makana

Nā Waihoʻoluʻu

Ka Hoʻolālā

E Pili Ana iā Cenear Paepae Noho

Hoʻoulu ʻia ka Paepae Cenear e nā piko nani a me ka waiwai nui o nā kīhāpai kī, e hui pū mālie ana i nā ʻāpana lako hale Pākē hou me ka hoʻomanaʻo ʻana i ka moʻomeheu mōʻaukala. Ua hana ʻia e hoʻoikaika i ka kamaʻilio akea, he noho pulupulu palupalu i hoʻopaʻa ʻia i luna o kahi papa lāʻau, me nā pulupulu ʻelua o nā kala like ʻole a me nā ʻano like ʻole no ka ʻoluʻolu hoʻololi. Mālama ka paepae i ka makemake o ka mea hoʻohana hou no nā hoʻonohonoho noho pilikino, me nā māhele piko a me nā kūkulu kua kōkua e hoʻoikaika ana i nā kamaʻilio mālie a paʻahana pū.

Ka Hoʻomaikai

E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Cenear Paepae 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 Cenear Paepae 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 Cenear Paepae Noho e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

Ma Hope o ka Hoʻolālā

ʻEke Nūhou

Nā hōʻoia, nā lālā hui a me nā kikoʻī ʻenehana i hāʻawi ʻia e ka mea hoʻolālā.

Nā ʻAno Kūʻokoʻa: The Cenear Bench has been designed to encourage conversation among users. Its defining feature is the implementation of two differently shaped cushions attached to the wooden frame, providing options for individualized seating preferences. This interactive design adds functionality and playfulness to the bench, distinguishing it from other seating options. Moreover, this bench is ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings, making it versatile across various environments.
Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili: 203cm Width x 86cm Depth x 84cm Height
Nā Lepili: Cenear, Bench, Furniture, Wood, Indoor Furniture, Seating, Design Concept, Outdoor Furniture
ʻEnehana Hana: The final prototype was made of black walnut. In addition to using a CNC machine to shape the curvature, the wood frame was further hand-sanded for a smooth texture. The upholstery utilized foam cushions sewn with Microsuede fabric, providing a nice contrast.
Pilikia Hoʻolālā: In crafting the Cenear Bench, designers faced the challenge of harmonizing comfort with cushions of various shapes. They undertook surveys and interviews with users to discern their requirements, leading to the incorporation of two differently colored shaped cushions affixed to the black walnut wood frame. The bench's elegant, contemporary design appeals to a wide range of users, providing stability, harmony, and an interactive feature that can enhance the comfort of all users.
Noiʻi: After conducting a series of surveys, in-depth interviews, and design research, alongside 1-to-1 scale mockups, it became evident that contemporary users have distinct preferences for seating arrangements tailored to different activities. In response, the Cenear Bench was developed to facilitate casual conversation while offering a distinctive and inviting user experience. With its curved seating sections and supportive backrest, it encourages users to engage comfortably in conversation. This research-driven approach sets the Cenear Bench apart from others.
Hoʻoulu Manaʻo: The tea garden, with its curves and evocative history, served as the initial inspiration for the Cenear Bench. The goal was to blend modern Chinese furniture concepts with a tribute to historical Chinese culture. This inspired the incorporation of ancient tea garden curvature into the design of the back support. This created a unique, modern bench that also evokes the past.
Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana: The project began in September 2018 in Pasadena, California, and was exhibited at ICFF in May 2019. The Cenear Bench, in its current form, has undergone several design changes since 2018 and was finalized in 2023.
Kaʻina Hana: The Cenear Bench is designed to create a welcoming space for two people to openly communicate. The soft cushion seat is attached to the wooden bench. Two differently colored shaped cushions allow users to sit in various postures and still feel comfortable. This innovative sectional seating transforms the bench into a relaxed and open conversation seating experience. The interaction between the user and the bench creates a more interactive and warm atmosphere with the curvature of the seating.
Nā Palapala Kuleana: Copyrights belong to Christine Xiang, 2018.
Nā Lālā Hui: Christine Xiang
Nā Kuleana Kiʻi: All Image: Photographer Yugong Luo, 2018.
All Image: Art Direct Christine Xiang, 2018.