Ajan Mèb Biwo · 2022
Iko Primary Function: Chèz Kwoke
by Ivo Andric
- A' Design Award Ajan 2022 in Mèb Biwo
- CLIENT: Spacious AG
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 46,743
- Verification code EE86963B4A · Verify this award
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About Iko Primary Function: Chèz Kwoke
Iko se yon chèz kwoke ki fèt kòm yon kote trankil pou repoze anndan biwo louvri yo. Fòm nan baze sou ikozayèd la, youn nan senk solid Platon yo, e jewometri sa a bay konsepsyon an non li. Estrikti prensipal la konbine eleman an bwa ak silenn metal ki fèt ak CNC-milling. Panno akoustik trilangilè yo kouvri ak twal lèn pi, epi chèz la ranpli ak koki grenn. Chèz la kwoke sou kòd chanv. Ou ka itilize Iko pou li, konsantre, fè yon apèl telefòn, travay oswa repoze, san w pa deranje lòt moun ki nan menm sal la.
About the A' Design Award Ajan
Iko Primary Function: Chèz Kwoke se yon ganyan A' Design Award Ajan, yon rekonesans ki gen yon prestij enmans yo bay design nivo siperyè, bèl anpil e enpresyonan. Ganyan Ajan yo se travay ki trè briyan e ki trè kreyatif ki montre ekspètiz, talan ak finès designer yo. Yo atann Iko Primary Function: Chèz Kwoke pou se yon bèl travay modèl, remakab nan pwofesyonalis e ki gen gwo inovasyon. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Ajan se yon envansyon trè remakab, admire ki pote benefis e ki pouse limit atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji. Iko Primary Function: Chèz Kwoke se yon kreyasyon anpil moun jalou ki reveye dezi, ki pote santiman pozitif e ki limen sipriz ak mèvèy.
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- Unique Properties
- A levitating sphere, a focus capsule, a refuge for the senses. Not just a hanging chair, but a functional design object. A retreat in the middle of an open office.
The form was chosen in such a way that the object can integrate well into the most diverse environments. After analysing the basic geometric bodies, the icosahedron was quickly found as one of the five Platonic solids (regular polygons). Hence the name: iko. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Shipping package for self-assembly: 1200 x 800 x 600 (EUR pallet)
Minimum required room height: 2400 mm
Assembled dimansions: 1200 x 1100 x 1330
Weight: 50 kg
In principle, the iko. is delivered by our assembly partners, assembled on site and professionally installed in relation to the ceiling. - Tags
- hanging chair, lounge, room in room, wellbeing at work, refuge, acoustic, open office, home office
- Production Technology
- The main structure consists of wooden elements that are machine-made and surface-treated by hand, as well as metal cylinders that are CNC-milled.
The triangular acoustic panels are pressed in a special process and covered with pure wool acoustic textile.
The upholstery parts are also covered with wool fabric, whereby the seat part is filled with grain husk, which guarantees a healthy and pleasant stay.
To carry through the sustainable choice of materials, the iko. hangs from hemp ropes. - Design Challenge
- The shape was found quickly, the interplay of cross struts and the connecting parts was solved in a technically ingenious way. A special manufacturing process was developed for the acoustic panels. But the greatest difficulty was to achieve a comfortable, pleasant, fitting interior (upholstery).
- Research
- The iko. is the actual result of the previous research for such a product - as no relevant product could be found, we decided to create one ourselves.
However, the most interesting investigation has only just begun: During the launch phase, we try to find out where the product can best be positioned and which target audience will choose it. The results so far are promising. - Inspiration
- As designers and product developers in the field of workplace wellbeing and wellness, we were looking for a unique chair for our own office. Every cool office should have hanging chairs and retreats for relaxing or talking on the phone. This is what we wanted too.
In our research we found nothing suitable. It was mostly a poor design, low quality workmanship or unfortunate choice of materials which were not worthy of our standards. - Project Duration
- The idea was born in May 2020 and the final prototype ready for small series production was finished in February 2022.
Location: Zurich, Switzerland - Operation Flow
- The iko. can be used as a retreat to read, focus on something, make a phone call, work, take a power nap or simply chill - all in such a way that people in the same room are not disturbed and vice versa.
In addition, the iko. is a wonderful, safe and comfortable playground for children, especially when the back cushion is removed. - Patents
- Brand name: Registered trademark 2021, Spacious AG
Copyright: Copyrights belongs to Ivo Andric, 2022
Design: Design registration pending - Image Credits
- Ivo Andric
