ʻO On Belay Noho Hoʻomaha na Chong Zhi Yu he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Lako Hale.

KeleaweLako Hale· 2026

On Belay Noho Hoʻomaha

na Chong Zhi Yu

Mea Kūʻai: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arrts

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

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Nānā ma A' Design Award Hoʻolaha Nūhou Hōʻailona Makana

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Ka Hoʻolālā

E Pili Ana iā On Belay Noho Hoʻomaha

He noho hoʻomaha ʻo On Belay e hoʻohana hou ana i nā kaula piʻi pali i hoʻomaha ʻia. ʻO nā kaula i kūpono ʻole hou no ka piʻi pali, mālama nō lākou i ko lākou ikaika a me ka maʻalahi, no laila ua ulana ʻia lākou i loko o ka noho a me ke kua. He palupalu a maʻalahi ka ʻili i ulana ʻia, a hoʻolaha like ʻo ia i ke kaumaha e hāʻawi i ke kākoʻo me ka ʻole o nā ʻāpana ʻoʻoleʻa. Ua hana ʻia ke kino i ka lāʻau Kapur me nā hui lap a me ka bridle i hoʻoikaika ʻia e nā pine pālua ma nā kihi. Ua hui pū ʻia nā ʻano ulana kuʻuna me nā hīpuʻu piʻi pali e hoʻopaʻa ai i nā kaula i ke kino. ʻO ke ana o ka noho he 600 me 850 me 650 milimika.

Ka Hoʻomaikai

E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā On Belay Noho Hoʻomaha 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 On Belay Noho Hoʻomaha 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 On Belay Noho Hoʻomaha i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

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: On Belay ingeniously repurposes discarded climbing ropes as integral structural and tactile elements of a lounge chair. Though no longer fit for safety-critical use after extended wear or falls, these ropes retain strength and flexibility ideal for furniture applications. Woven meticulously into the seat and backrest, the design redefines lifesaving equipment into a durable, sustainable, and comfortable seating experience that bridges heritage craft with modern ecological responsibility.
Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili: Width 600 mm x Depth 850 mm x Height 650 mm
Nā Lepili: Sustainable , Upcycled materials, Climbing rope, Lounge chair, Tension weaving, Recycled furniture, Knotting techniques, Outdoor , Ergonomic seating, Conceptual furniture
ʻEnehana Hana: The seating structure combines traditional weaving techniques learned in Thailand with climbing rope knotting methods to bind reclaimed ropes securely onto a Kapur wood frame. The chair’s frame uses time-honored joinery methods including lap and bridle joints reinforced with dual dowels at frame corners to ensure strength and durability.
Pilikia Hoʻolālā: The hardest part of this project was that it was our first, so many aspects were unfamiliar, especially weaving and knotting techniques. These skills required extensive practice and patience to master. Additionally, limited information and guidance made the learning curve steep. Overcoming these challenges deepened my understanding of material manipulation and craftsmanship, which was crucial for realizing the design successfully.
Noiʻi: I focused on upcycled materials and chose climbing ropes for this project. I researched various weaving techniques and climbing knotting methods, alongside exploring line art for visual inspiration. During mock-up stages, I drilled multiple holes to find optimal positions and consulted with my mentor to determine the best structure and joinery for the chair frame. I tested different diameters of climbing ropes and ultimately selected 5mm support rope for its balance of aesthetics and comfort. I am very satisfied with the final product. This design taught me that upcycling can be both practical and visually appealing.
Hoʻoulu Manaʻo: Inspired by the themes of safety, trust, and connection inherent in rock climbing culture, On Belay transforms retired climbing ropes symbols of protection and resilience into core materials for furniture. These ropes embody stories of endurance and rebirth, and through creative upcycling, the design offers a poetic metaphor for rest and renewal, highlighting sustainable innovation intertwined with emotional narratives.
Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana: This Project started in August 2025 in Singapore NAFA and finished in NAFA's workshop.
Kaʻina Hana: The woven climbing rope seat provides a soft, flexible surface that naturally conforms to the human body, evenly distributing weight to deliver ergonomic support without rigid components. Its minimalist yet stable construction fosters a sense of security and calm, evoking the trust foundational to climbing safety. This tactile interaction invites relaxation and mindfulness, transforming the chair into a restorative haven for body and mind.