Little Thunder Hægindastóll by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award í silfri in Húsgagnahönnun Competition Category.
SilfurHúsgögn· 2020
Little Thunder Hægindastóll
Client: Briant Sellerie
A' Design Award í silfri Winner in Húsgögn Category
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About Little Thunder Hægindastóll
Little Thunder er hægindastóll hannaður fyrir heimili og vinnustaði. Byggingin byggir á hvelfingu, hálfsívalningslaga formi sem hefur verið notað í byggingarlist frá fornöld. Hvelfingin veitir hægindastólnum styrk á meðan efni er notað sparlega. Sæti og bakstoð eru bætt við grunnbogaformið. Hægindastóllinn er gerður úr fjöllaga viðarplötum sem mótaðar eru í stórum mótum. Yfirborðið má lakka í nokkrum litum eða klæða með valhnetuspón. Hægindastóllinn er 800 mm á breidd, 630 mm á dýpt og 730 mm á hæð.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award í silfri
Little Thunder Hægindastóll vann A' Design Award í silfri, gífurlega virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er hönnunarverkum í fremstu röð, stórfallegum og áhrifamiklum. Sigurvegarar í silfri eru ákaflega snjöll og afar skapandi verk sem sýna framúrskarandi sérfræðiþekkingu, hæfileika og skarpskyggni hönnuða sinna. Þess er vænst að Little Thunder Hægindastóll sé dásamlegt sýningarverk sem er einstaklega fagmannlegt og djúpt nýstárlegt. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í silfri er mjög athyglisverð, dáð uppfinning sem gagnast og færir mörk listar, vísinda, hönnunar og tækni fram á við. Little Thunder Hægindastóll er mjög öfunduð sköpun sem vekur langanir, færir jákvæðar tilfinningar og kveikir undrun og aðdáun.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This armchair employs a vault shape, which is one of the most robust structure possible with these materials. It also is highly decorative – examples of this architecture can be found going back to antiquity. Little Thunder’s timeless design means it will be a prized piece for years, isn't it the hallmark of a truly environmentally and social responsible design ?
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width : 800 mm, depth : 630 mm, Height : 730 mm.
- Tags
- Armchair, arch, vault, wood, Little Thunder.
- Production Technology
- After making the foundational decision to adopt an vault structure, the design process progressed rather quickly. The fine-tuning process was meticulous, as we had to account for ergonomic factors. The manufacturing process requires specific skills, including multi-layer wood panels using large moulds. The suggested model is lacquered (with several colour options) or uses walnut wood veneer.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to design a furniture item, visually powerful enough to represent the diversification strategy of the company. It had to be manufactured in small series, ideally by one or several craftsmen.
- Research
- This armchair was developed for business and home uses. It will fit perfectly in an office or waiting room setting as well as in a living room or home office.
- Inspiration
- The Little Thunder armchair was born of our desire to create a very geometrically stable seat while using materials rigorously. The idea of a half-cylinder soon became obvious because its structure is so effective. Simply adding a seat and backrest to the basic shape can bring the same strong sensations as a summer thunderstorm.
- Project Duration
- We first began designing this armchair about a year and a half ago (in early 2018). After a number of sketches and 3D-printed scale models, we adjusted the shape to best suit ergonomic seating positions.
The study and production of the laminated timber armchair were done in Chambéry (Savoy), France. - Operation Flow
- This armchair is designed to create a visual impact on its environment. Its shapes and geometric curves give it a highly graphical and surprising character. The lines crisscross but never clash, after numerous attempts to find a clean, comfortable result. Several finishes are offered to best match your desired indoor decoration.
Finally, further studies have yielded versions with wider armrests and strengthened, decorative bases.
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