Minimal Techno Fotelja by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Minimal Techno Fotelja by Sebastiaan Van Beest is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Zlatna nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Namještaja Competition Category.

ZlatoNamještaj· 2021

Minimal Techno Fotelja

by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Client: Ooak designs

Zlatna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Namještaj Category

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The Design

About Minimal Techno Fotelja

Minimal Techno je prototip fotelje izrađen od recikliranog punog čelika i prenamijenjenog bambusovog podnog materijala od tvrdog drva. Okvir ima mat crni premaz, a brušeni mjedeni vijci drže bambusove letvice na mjestu. Tanki čelik i bambus daju sjedalu fleksibilnost, pa fotelja ostaje udobna tijekom dugog sjedenja. Konstrukcija je čvrsta i testirana je za nosivost veću od 113 kilograma (250 funti). Oblik je vođen japanskim minimalizmom i korištenjem negativnog prostora. Korištena su samo tri materijala, što fotelju čini jednostavnom za reprodukciju.

The Recognition

About the Zlatna nagrada A' Design Award

Minimal Techno Fotelja je pobjednik Zlatne nagrade A' Design Award, iznimno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje prvorazrednim, čudesnim i izvanrednim dizajnima. Zlatni pobjednici iznimno su inovativne, vrlo vizionarske i blistavo zasljepljujuće kreacije koje odražavaju genij, mudrost i umijeće svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Minimal Techno Fotelja bude vrlo hvaljen, trendovski i monumentalan izum koji pruža dosad neviđenu vrijednost. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Zlatnu nagradu A' Design Award spektakularan je, cijenjen projekt koji izuzetno koristi i pomiče granice umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajna i tehnologije. Minimal Techno Fotelja stvara snažne osjećaje želje, budi strast, potiče kreativnost i fascinira nas.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is a prototype arm chair which is constructed from recycled solid steel and repurposed bamboo hardwood flooring. It has a matte black coating with brushed brass screws to hold the bamboo slats in place. The design is meant to feel delicate, yet strong and robust. Because of the thin steel and bamboo, this design has amazing flexibility and is quite comfortable to sit in for long periods of time.
Dimensions & Packaging: H24" W27" L30"
Tags: Chair, Modern, Minimalism, Negative space, Reclaimed, upcycled
Production Technology: This is the first arm chair I have brought to fruition. I wanted it to make a statement piece and be sustainable. all of the materials except the screws are from recycled material. I am still sourcing recycled brass to make this a fully recycled product. The chair consists of only three materials, which makes it easy to reproduce. I am looking into ways to make this product more compact for shipping purposes when it goes to production.
Design Challenge: The biggest problem with the design of this arm chair, was to find a way to have a comfortable and delicate, yet strong arm chair while using the least amount of materials. Thus using solid steel and hard wood was the way to go to achieve the desired effect. Light, flexible, sleek and strong.
Inspiration: Japanese minimalism and the use of negative space are the main inspirations for this project.
Project Duration: This project was conceived in Vancouver, Canada on march 26 2021 and completed on march 30TH 2021
Operation Flow: This design was made with the use of negative space being in the forefront. It is designed to feel as though not much space is being consumed, yet has a large presence. the construction is very strong and can hold weights that exceed 250lbs as tested.