Dhyan Méridien Konsè Sal by Sasank Gopinathan

Dhyan Méridien Konsè Sal by Sasank Gopinathan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Lò in Dezayn Mèb Competition Category.

LòMèb· 2020

Dhyan Méridien Konsè Sal

by Sasank Gopinathan

Client: Karimeen Inc.

A' Design Award Lò Winner in Mèb Category

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The Design

About Dhyan Méridien Konsè Sal

Konsèp Dyhan sal konbine konsepsyon modèn ak lide tradisyonèl lès ak prensip nan lapè enteryè pa konekte ak lanati. Sèvi ak Lingam la kòm fòm enspirasyon ak Bodhi-pyebwa ak jaden Japonè yo kòm yon baz sou modil konsèp la, Dhyan (Sanskri: medite) transfòme filozofi yo lès nan konfigirasyon varye, sa ki pèmèt itilizatè a chwazi / chemen li nan zen / detant. Mode dlo-letan an antoure itilizatè a ak yon kaskad ak letan, pandan y ap mòd nan jaden antoure itilizatè a ak vejetasyon. Mòd la estanda gen zòn depo anba yon platfòm ki aji kòm yon etajè.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Lò

Dhyan Méridien Konsè Sal se yon ganyan A' Design Award Lò, yon rekonesans imans prestijye yo bay design premye klas, mèvèye e eksepsyonèl. Ganyan Lò yo se kreyasyon ki trè inovatè, vizyonè e ki briye ak bèl bagay, ki reflete jeni, sajès ak mèt konpetans designer yo. Yo atann Dhyan Méridien Konsè Sal pou se yon envansyon ki fè anpil lwanj, ki bay tandans e monimantal ki delivre yon valè san parèy. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Lò se yon pwojè espektakilè, respekte ki pote anpil benefis e ki pouse limit atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji. Dhyan Méridien Konsè Sal kreye santiman dezi ki entans, li reveye pasyon, li ankouraje kreyativite e li fasine nou.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: In order to alleviate stress and achieve relaxation and "zen", Dhyan's modularity provides users with 3 environments to choose from: Standard mode (with storage), Garden mode (with side planters) and Water-Pond mode (with waterfall fountain). The design amalgamates eastern philosophies by encouraging solace with the elements of nature. Garden mode surrounds you with plants/trees while Water-Pond mode surrounds you with water and the sound of falling water, which is relaxing and considered good feng shui.
Dimensions & Packaging: general dimensions of the concept: L 2010mm, W 1010mm, H 875mm (standard mode), H 1062mm (including LED lamp)
Tags: zen, relaxation, pond, waterfall, garden, meditation, contemplation
Design Challenge: finding a way to maintain the original concept of a shiva-linga form while trying to make the design appear light and elegant was quite challenging. Initial designs had very bulky bases, until I was inspired by looking at premium European furniture, and decided to go in a minimalist and "light" direction.
Inspiration: For most working people, the daily stress of work is a hassle. Sometimes all you want at the end of the day is to relax in a contemplative/meditative environment. Inspired by the form of the Shiva Linga, the Bodhi Tree and Japanese gardens, the idea was to create a space where one's state of mind is at peace. It is quite apparent upon observation that proximity to nature brings about a more relaxing mindset, and I aimed to bring that into the home in a more intimate way, especially for urban dwellers who lack much contact with nature.
Project Duration: The project is conceptual and took 3 months from idea to what you see now. It started as a sketch as a "shiva-linga"-inspired chair design, and later I discovered there was more potential in its form and spent the next few months refining the idea of the chair as a form of escape from stress.
Operation Flow: The chair can be standalone or connected by a power source to power the USB charger on the tablet and LED lamp, as well as the water pump (pond mode). The lamp and tablet are optional extras, and can be retrofitted. standard mode has extra storage compartments behind and beside the seat.

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