Ihe emepụtara bụ On Belay Oche Izu Ike nke Chong Zhi Yu bụ onye meriri a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu nke 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz na Udi Asọmpi Nhazi Ngwá Ụlọ.

BronzNgwá Ụlọ· 2026

On Belay Oche Izu Ike

nke Chong Zhi Yu

Onye Ahịa: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arrts

Onye Meriri Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz na Udi Ngwá Ụlọ

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Maka On Belay Oche Izu Ike

On Belay bụ oche izu ike nke na-ejigharị eriri ịrị elu ndị agwụsịrị ọrụ ha. Eriri ndị na-adịghịzi mma maka ịrị elu na-anọgide na ike ha na mgbanwe ha, ya mere a na-akpa ha n'ime ebe nnọdụ na ebe ndabere azụ. Elu ahụ a kpara akpa dị nro ma na-agbanwe agbanwe, ọ na-agbasakwa ịdị arọ n'otu aka ahụ iji nye nkwado na-enweghị akụkụ siri ike. E ji osisi Kapur mee etiti oche ahụ nke nwere njikọ lap na bridle nke e ji dowel abụọ mee ka o sikwuo ike n'akụkụ nkuku ya niile. A na-ejikọta usoro ịkpa ihe ọdịnala na eriri agbụ ndị e ji arị elu iji kegide eriri ndị ahụ n'etiti oche. Oche ahụ tụrụ milimita 600 site na 850 site na 650.

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Maka Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

On Belay Oche Izu Ike meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na On Belay Oche Izu Ike ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. On Belay Oche Izu Ike na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

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Àgwà Pụrụ Iche: On Belay ingeniously repurposes discarded climbing ropes as integral structural and tactile elements of a lounge chair. Though no longer fit for safety-critical use after extended wear or falls, these ropes retain strength and flexibility ideal for furniture applications. Woven meticulously into the seat and backrest, the design redefines lifesaving equipment into a durable, sustainable, and comfortable seating experience that bridges heritage craft with modern ecological responsibility.
Nha & Mkpuchi: Width 600 mm x Depth 850 mm x Height 650 mm
Mkpado: Sustainable , Upcycled materials, Climbing rope, Lounge chair, Tension weaving, Recycled furniture, Knotting techniques, Outdoor , Ergonomic seating, Conceptual furniture
Teknụzụ Mmepụta: The seating structure combines traditional weaving techniques learned in Thailand with climbing rope knotting methods to bind reclaimed ropes securely onto a Kapur wood frame. The chair’s frame uses time-honored joinery methods including lap and bridle joints reinforced with dual dowels at frame corners to ensure strength and durability.
Ịma Aka Imepụta: The hardest part of this project was that it was our first, so many aspects were unfamiliar, especially weaving and knotting techniques. These skills required extensive practice and patience to master. Additionally, limited information and guidance made the learning curve steep. Overcoming these challenges deepened my understanding of material manipulation and craftsmanship, which was crucial for realizing the design successfully.
Nchọpụta: I focused on upcycled materials and chose climbing ropes for this project. I researched various weaving techniques and climbing knotting methods, alongside exploring line art for visual inspiration. During mock-up stages, I drilled multiple holes to find optimal positions and consulted with my mentor to determine the best structure and joinery for the chair frame. I tested different diameters of climbing ropes and ultimately selected 5mm support rope for its balance of aesthetics and comfort. I am very satisfied with the final product. This design taught me that upcycling can be both practical and visually appealing.
Mkpali: Inspired by the themes of safety, trust, and connection inherent in rock climbing culture, On Belay transforms retired climbing ropes symbols of protection and resilience into core materials for furniture. These ropes embody stories of endurance and rebirth, and through creative upcycling, the design offers a poetic metaphor for rest and renewal, highlighting sustainable innovation intertwined with emotional narratives.
Oge Ọrụ: This Project started in August 2025 in Singapore NAFA and finished in NAFA's workshop.
Usoro Ọrụ: The woven climbing rope seat provides a soft, flexible surface that naturally conforms to the human body, evenly distributing weight to deliver ergonomic support without rigid components. Its minimalist yet stable construction fosters a sense of security and calm, evoking the trust foundational to climbing safety. This tactile interaction invites relaxation and mindfulness, transforming the chair into a restorative haven for body and mind.