동 가구 · 2022
Hopper 의자
by Takashi Niwa
- A' Design Award 동상 2022 in 가구
- CLIENT: Takashi Niwa
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 14,936
- Verification code E5606E5480 · Verify this award
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About Hopper 의자
호퍼(Hopper)는 편안한 휴식을 위한 좌석으로 디자인된 목재 의자이다. 맞춤형 단면을 적용한 이중 곡선 프레임은 안락함을 뒷받침하는 동시에 의자에 역동적인 형태를 부여한다. 신체가 닿는 단면의 세 모서리는 둥글게 다듬어졌으며, 하나의 날카로운 모서리는 그대로 남겨 전체적인 형태를 강조한다. 뒤로 기울어진 각도는 부드러운 팔걸이와 등받이로 자연스럽게 이어진다. 안착 및 지지 패널은 가벼운 인상과 구조적 안정성을 더한다. 각 부품은 5축 CNC 가공으로 제작된 후 수작업으로 조립되었다.
About the A' Design Award 동상
Hopper 의자, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Hopper 의자, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Hopper 의자, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.
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- Unique Properties
- The double curved wood frame with customized profile ensures comfort while also enhancing the dynamic form of the chair. The profile has its three corners filletted where the body is in contact with the chair. On the other hand, one strong edge still remains to highlight the overall gesture and appears with higher contrast under the lighting effect.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 550 x 645 x 800
- Tags
- furniture, chair, ergonomic, wood
- Production Technology
- With high quality requirement and subtle details, the chair’s parts were made using 5 axis CNC for finishing accuration. A technician with 20 years of experience in craftsmanship then worked to assemble these parts and details together.
- Design Challenge
- It was a challenge to ensure structure and rigidity with the chair’s significant curves and incline without losing the purity of the form. Various testing took place to study different relationships between front legs and back legs’ curve and angle. Supporting structural frames and joints were then added underneath the seat to ensure stability.
- Research
- Throughout the design process, there were many studies on the overall form to reveal strong gestures with simplicity. After multiple iterations of the leg and frame profile, a scale model was 3d printed for mock up before sending the final design to the factory.
- Inspiration
- Hopper Chair with its reclined ergonomics invites the users to sit back and relax. The signature double curves form an energizing and friendly gesture, which recalls a joyful spirit of hopping. When not in use, Hopper Chair is still a spark of joy in the space.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed in Hanoi, Vietnam in May 2021 and finished in Binh Duong, Vietnam in February 2022
- Operation Flow
- With a welcoming gesture, Hopper Chair offers its user to relax with comfort. The reclined angle with a smooth curve turns into pleasant armrests and backrests. The double curved frame is designed to give light and open feelings with resting and support panels, which also enhance structural stability.
- Image Credits
- Naoto Ohike
