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Dihedral Kursi Santai by Rakeem Bradshaw

Dihedral Kursi Santai by Rakeem Bradshaw is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Besi in Desain Furnitur Competition Category.


BesiFurnitur· 2023

Dihedral Kursi Santai

by Rakeem Bradshaw

A' Design Award Besi Winner in Furnitur Category

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The Design

About Dihedral Kursi Santai

Dihedral adalah kursi santai yang dibangun dari bentuk-bentuk geometris dan komponen yang simetris. Desainnya memadukan bentuk heksagonal reguler dan cekung untuk menopang dudukan serta sandaran punggung. Heksagon dipilih karena bentuk ini ditemukan di alam dan membentuk struktur yang kuat serta teratur. Gaya mid-century modern memengaruhi tampilan bersih dari kursi ini. Dihedral dibuat dari kayu karet solid dengan finishing cokelat walnut dan dilapisi kulit sintetis di atas bantalan busa. Kursi santai ini ditujukan hanya untuk penggunaan di dalam ruangan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Besi

Dihedral Kursi Santai adalah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengakuan yang bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain yang baik yang memenuhi persyaratan profesional dan industri yang diharapkan dari kreasi yang dirancang dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan keterampilan yang besar, spesialisasi yang tinggi, pemahaman ahli, dan kapasitas kreatif para penciptanya. Dihedral Kursi Santai diharapkan menjadi kreasi yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai yang praktis dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini mengintegrasikan praktik terbaik industri dan memiliki karakteristik teknis yang kompeten yang terkait dengan pengetahuan teknis dan bakat. Dihedral Kursi Santai dihormati karena ketelitiannya dan dirancang untuk memberikan peningkatan kualitas hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Dihedral chair is composed of striking geometric shapes with multiple symmetrical components that gives it a bold shape and sticks out to the human eye. Following form and function, the lounge chair simultaneously embraces it’s regular and irregular hexagonal design to support the seat and back rest.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 558mm x Depth 762mm x Height 762mm
Tags
Furniture, lounge chair, wood, modern, seating, Dihedral chair, furniture design, design
Production Technology
The choice of materials were selected purposefully to create a high contrast that displays its unique design, while also considering its economic and sustainability impacts. The chair is constructed from solid rubberwood with walnut brown finish, and is upholstered in faux leather and padded with foam.
Design Challenge
Finding a solution to merge some of the regular and concave hexagonal shapes without compromising comfort and aesthetics was a sure feat in complexity. I had to explore the necessary cutting requirements for wood milling as there are a number of simple, yet complex geometries with merging the left, right, and back leg with the seat frame.
Research
The initial goal of the Dihedral chair was to create a simplistic yet elegant design based off of the hexagon, which is one of nature's strongest shapes. The initial research was an iterative process that focused on symmetry, form, and pushing the essence of what makes a lounge chair. The process consisted of free sketches, real scale modeling, and 3D printing.
Inspiration
The Dihedral chair is heavily influenced by mid-century modern styles to create an aesthetically clean look, while simultaneously merging geometric shapes to create a structural and practical design. The base shape of the Dihedral chair is inspired by hexagons, which can often be found in nature and can be used to build strong and regular structures.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2023 in Houston, TX, USA and finished in February 2023.
Operation Flow
Due to the choice of materials the chair is designed for indoor use only and is not suitable for wet and humid conditions outside. The selected material is very moisture absorbent and direct contact with water should be avoided to extend its life cycle

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