X Streams ドアハンドル by Jiri Marek is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 家具アクセサリー・金物・素材デザイン Competition Category.

鉄家具アクセサリー· 2021

X Streams ドアハンドル

by Jiri Marek

Client: Studio number 10

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 家具アクセサリー Category

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The Design

About X Streams ドアハンドル

X Streamsは、再生木材から作られたドアハンドルです。各ハンドルは、耐久性を高めるために2枚の木材を接合して製作されています。グリップとネックをつなぐなめらかな曲線が、心地よい握り感と非直線的なフォルムを生み出しています。フラクタル・バーニングによって、川の流れを思わせる繊細な葉脈状の模様が刻まれます。この模様には着色エポキシ樹脂を充填したり、金箔や銀箔を施したりし、その上を透明エポキシ樹脂で覆うことで洗練された仕上がりとなります。電流はそれぞれ独自の経路をたどるため、すべてのハンドルが唯一無二の存在となります。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

X Streams ドアハンドルは、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。X Streams ドアハンドルは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。X Streams ドアハンドルは、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The X Streams door handles are different to other conventional handles in terms of material choice and finish.
By choosing reclaimed wood, and using the process of fractal burning to create the illustration of river streams, the designers process offers each piece an individuality that can not be replicated because the electric current chooses where the rivers in the design will flow.
The smooth curve between the handles grip and the neck, feel pleasant to touch yet robust enough to perform its function. This additional nonlinear element elevates the overall shape of the handle.
Dimensions & Packaging: length 140mm, width 26mm projection 65mm Rose dimensions 55mm X 55mm
Tags: Door handle, wooden door handle, door leaver, door hardware, X Streams, architectural hardware,
Production Technology: Two pieces of wood are required to be joined to ensure durability. The veins created by the process of fractal burning creates the illusion of river streams. The veins are filled with either a colored epoxy resin, or infused with a metal leaf such as gold or silver. They are finally covered with crystal clear epoxy resin to create the ultimate finish.
Design Challenge: This project faced two key challenges. One, to ensure the handle was fit for purpose in terms of comfort and durability. Secondly, executing the process of fractal burning in a safe manner whilst dealing with the added complexity of creating a three dimensional visual effect.
Research: Passionate about sustainability, the designer chose to use reclaimed wood from historic buildings as the raw material for his creations. Two pieces of wood were required to create one door handle to ensure the handle could endure daily use. Illustration of river streams running through the design infused by luxury metals, such as gold and silver, into his design creates three dimensional effect and kept the nature theme of the project.
Inspiration: The designer drew inspiration from nature. Why was wood, one of the most comforting materials to touch, overlooked as a material of choice when it came to creating a door handle? If doors themselves are made from wood, why do people often turn to colder material such as metals for their handles? The designer was convinced that there must be a way to make this versatile and sustainable material a work of art. These very thoughts led the designer on the quest of making a unique wooden door handle
Project Duration: The whole project from an idea in December 2019 to fully functional developed product in December 2020 was created in Telford UK.
Operation Flow: Primary use of this handle is opening new spaces, however its distinguished finish, which attracts attention, plays an important part in integration of the entire environment around.
Team Members: Jiri Marek
Alena Marek
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams gold leaf,2021
Image #2: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams mix,2021
Image #3: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams copper leaf,2021
Image #4: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams box,2021
Image #5: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams silver leaf,2021