Plit Fonksyon Prensipal: Chèz Kote by Kutay Guler

Plit Fonksyon Prensipal: Chèz Kote by Kutay Guler is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Bwonz in Dezayn Mèb Competition Category.

BwonzMèb· 2021

Plit Fonksyon Prensipal: Chèz Kote

by Kutay Guler

Client: Plit Co.

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Mèb Category

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The Design

About Plit Fonksyon Prensipal: Chèz Kote

Tèks Liv: Plit se yon chèz kote ki fèt pou entèyè antrepriz ak rezidansyèl. Sifas chèz la divize sou aks vètikal la, sa ki kreye de bò ki reyaji poukont yo lè itilizatè a chanje pwa ak pòsti. Sifas chèz la make pou bay yon pi bon sipò. Baz la fòme pa de bann aliminyòm ki gen fòm koub, machine ak fòme ak fwa, ki gen finisman poli ak anodize satin nwa. Chèz la se yon polipwopilèn kopolimè ki mule sou yon ankadreman aliminyòm, epi sifas la fleksib ak yon tekstur mat ki dous. Konsepsyon an reponn a nati dinamik nan aksyon chita.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Plit Fonksyon Prensipal: Chèz Kote se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Plit Fonksyon Prensipal: Chèz Kote pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Plit Fonksyon Prensipal: Chèz Kote satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The typical seat is often imagined as a static entity, supporting the body in a linear way, disregarding the frequent changes in sitting poses and the shifting user weight. Plit chair proposes a new perspective by dividing the seating surface on the vertical axis to create two sides that react to the user independently as they re-adjust their pose. The seat surface is scored to provide better support. The base is composed of two curving strips to give the impression of fluidity and leniency.
Dimensions & Packaging: Seat Height – 453mm; Seat Width – 445mm; Seat Depth – 445mm; Seat Angle – 5 degrees
Backrest Height – 405mm; Backrest Width – 405mm; Backrest Angle – 5 degrees; Lumbar Support Height – 155mm
Base Total Height – 505mm; Base Depth – 515mm
Package Size – 600mm x 600mm x 300mm unassembled
Tags: Chair, Contemporary, Ergonomy, Onement, Side Chair, Split
Production Technology: The structure of the chair is a combination of machined and cold-formed aluminum. The continuous strips that form the base feature a polished and a black satin finish applied through masked anodization to create a laminated effect. The seat is overmolded Polypropylene Copolymer around a machined aluminum internal frame to increase structural integrity, featuring a smooth matte finish with slight texturing, soft to the touch and flexible. The seat components are connected via a set of bolts.
Design Challenge: The typical chair design assumes that seating positions are static and weight distribution is symmetrical on the vertical axis at all times. However, research suggests that sitting is a dynamic action and users naturally shift their body weight to regulate blood flow and balance tissue perfusion. This chair proposes a unique design by splitting the chair on the vertical axis. Through utilizing flexible materials, the chair can respond to the shifting body weight independently and asymmetrically.
Research: Although often envisioned as a static posture, sitting is a dynamic action. Seating surface applies pressure to the user’s body and forces them to shift their weight and realign their body to regulate blood flow and balance tissue perfusion. Research suggests that fidgeting starts within 30 minutes. This design addresses the dynamic nature of seating by splitting the chair into two sides that can flex independently and respond to the shift in weight distribution more actively and efficiently.
Inspiration: Inspired by the dynamic nature of sitting, in order to adaptively support the shifting poses and weight of the user, the chair form is split on the vertical axis creating two halves that can react to the user independently and asymmetrically. The effect of the split is inspired by the Onement series of paintings by Barnett Newman. The split creates a negative space that emphasizes independence yet, it also becomes the visual element that underlines and celebrates unity and totality.
Project Duration: The project was started in May 2020 and completed in November 2020.
Operation Flow: The chair is designed to deliver an unusual and comfortable seating experience while complementing modern corporate and residential interiors with its unique look. The flowing lines and sculptural aesthetic makes the chair ideal for creating focal points, however, the relatively simplistic features enable the designer to use the chair in a repeated fashion without overwhelming the intended visual composition.
Team Members: Kutay Guler
Image Credits: Kutay Guler, 2020