Balestra Multifunctional Rooj by Nikolay Vladykin

Balestra Multifunctional Rooj by Nikolay Vladykin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

HlauRooj Tog· 2022

Balestra Multifunctional Rooj

by Nikolay Vladykin

Client: Kai Ross Design Studio

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Balestra Multifunctional Rooj

Ib tug neeg zaum ntawm lub rooj zaum rooj zaum lossis lub rooj zaum tuaj yeem siv lub rooj zaum tso ob txhais ceg ntawm cov ntaub qhwv tshwj xeeb, uas txhawb kev so sai thiab so. Ntawm caj npab ntev muaj lub txee me me rau TV chaw taws teeb lossis lub xov tooj smartphone uas tuaj yeem ncav cuag yam tsis tau tig mus rau pem hauv ntej, uas yooj yim rau cov neeg nyiam kev nplij siab, cov neeg laus lossis cov neeg tsis taus. Balestra yog tsim los ntawm cov ntaub ntawv ruaj khov nyob rau hauv ib nrab xyoo pua niaj hnub style thiab yog khoom plig rau Italian rooj tog masters yav dhau los.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

Balestra Multifunctional Rooj yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. Balestra Multifunctional Rooj xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. Balestra Multifunctional Rooj tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The basis of the functional innovation of the table is a comprehensive rest of a person in the process of sitting (on a sofa/armchair). This is achieved by placing and relaxing legs on specially designed pads of the table, which, in turn, reduce the load on the cardiovascular and muscular systems of the body, as well as on the spine.
The extra comfort is provided by small shelf at reach of hand where useful items such as smartphone, TV-remote or eyeglasses can be placed without leaning forward.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions 1000mm*750mm*520mm, Weight 12kg
Tags: balestra, paddy table, kairossdesign, contemporary, design, midcentury, modern, furniture
Production Technology: oak, tempered smoked glass, polished stainless steel, alcantara
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create new functional and ergonomic structure with harmonious midcentury appearance. In addition to performing multiple functions it had to look solid and light and be durable at the same time. One of the solutions was to use metal stretchers for structural rigidity which made finally design look like crossbow and determined its' name (in Italian).
Research: Some people need to rest during the day and unconsciously put their feet on the table to reduce the load on the circulatory system.
Modern tables are not adapted for this, poufs and ottomans are not functional enough and take up extra space. All this prompted the creation of a new type of furniture – paddy tables that help to solve the problem of rest, interior space and the necessary functionality.
Inspiration: The concept was inspired by the idea of creating a multifunctional tea table for lounge zones and living rooms which would correspond to contemporary functional needs, higher level of comfort and sustainable design trends. This table is a homage to all Italian furniture masters. Swift lines, smooth curves and airy construction convey all the expression and elegance of Italian modernism.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2020 and finished in December 2020 in Veliky Novgorod
Operation Flow: The table has no moving parts and does not require transformations for multifunctional use. It is installed with the rear leg close to the sofa. The person goes to the side of the table, sits on the sofa, leans back and rests his/her feet on one of the soft pads. Without leaning forward, he/she can reach objects on the tabletop, for example, take or put a glass of water, a book or TV remote. At the same time, unused items, such as a smartphone or keys, can be placed on a shelf under the table top and stay at the reach of a hand. Another person can perform same actions on the other side of the table.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Nikolay Vladykin, 2020
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #2: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #3: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #4: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Image #5: Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020