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Revolving Especie Rooj Zaum Muaj Ceg Tsov by Zanini de Zanine

Revolving Especie Rooj Zaum Muaj Ceg Tsov by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.


ToojRooj Tog· 2022

Revolving Especie Rooj Zaum Muaj Ceg Tsov

by Zanini de Zanine

Client: Studio Zanini

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Revolving Especie Rooj Zaum Muaj Ceg Tsov

Especie yog ib lub rooj zaum uas muaj ceg tsov thiab hloov tau, tsim los siv rau sab hauv tsev thiab sab nraum zoov. Lub rooj zaum yog tsim los ntawm cov ntoo tawv uas tau muab coj los siv dua tom qab rhuav tshem tsev, uas tau muab luj kom ntsuab thiab pleev roj kom ci. Lub taw kav uas hloov tau yog tsim los ntawm hlau. Lub chaw zaum yog tsim los ntawm polyurethane uas muaj kev tsis siab tsis qis thiab muab ntaub rau nkoj los npog. Lub taw kav tsis txav tab sis lub chaw zaum hloov tau. Sab nraub qaum khoov mus rau ib sab kom muaj kev haum siab thiab txhawb nqa rau tus neeg siv. Muaj ib lub rooj zaum me me uas muab ntaub npog tuaj thiab siv rau taw. Tus qauv raug tsim raws li cov ntoo tawv thiab cov kab meej ntawm cov khoom siv hauv tsev ntawm Brazil xyoo 1970s.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Revolving Especie Rooj Zaum Muaj Ceg Tsov yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Revolving Especie Rooj Zaum Muaj Ceg Tsov xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Revolving Especie Rooj Zaum Muaj Ceg Tsov ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Especie revolving armchair is a contemporary design element that is premised on sustainability through the reuse of demolition wood. It is a versatile and resistant piece of furniture - inspired by the best of Brazilian design from the 70's -, which adapts to both external and internal environments.
Dimensions & Packaging
70 mm x 75 mm x 72mm
Tags
Armchair, Brazilian Design, Sustainable materials, Zanini´s chair, 70's inpiration
Production Technology
The Especie armchair is manufactured by reusing solid wood from demolition, going through the sanding and varnishing process. Its swivel base is made of steel and its seat, made of medium density polyurethane, is covered with nautical fabric.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge of the project was during the execution process. The fittings between the metal base and the wooden seat should be made in a way that makes the product resistant, ergonomic and safe for the user.
Research
The research for the production of the Especie armchair began in the designer's passion for the features and materials used in the furniture developed in Brazil during the 70's. Rigid lines and solid wood were outstanding characteristics of this furniture. Allied to this, there was also the idea of sustainability and the reuse of demolition wood, such as peroba and Ipe wood, appeared as an alternative to make the project viable and with an even more special meaning.
Inspiration
The Especie revolving armchair was inspired by the creative force of Brazilian modern design from the 70's. The furniture produced at that time was characterized by the use of solid wood, its volumetry with striking lines, the furniture of the 70's prioritized defined and rigid features. Allied to this, the idea of sustainability and resignification of elements of disposal.
Project Duration
This project has started in November 2021 in Rio de Janeiro and finished in February 2022 in Rio de Janeiro.
Operation Flow
The armchair has a fixed base and swivel seat. Its backrest has the necessary inclination to offer ergonomics and comfort to the user. The armchair can also be sold with the upholstered bench for the footrests.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Zanini, 2022.
Team Members
Designer: Zanini de Zanine
Creative Director: Thyara Torres
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #2: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #3: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #5: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.

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