Bam Klein 소파 by Xie Fengcou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 동상 in 가구 디자인 Competition Category.
동가구· 2026
Bam Klein 소파
by Xie Fengcou
Client: Lionhan Home Design Co.,Ltd.
A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 가구 Category
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About Bam Klein 소파
밤 클라인(Bam Klein)은 클라인 병의 위상학적 형태에서 영감을 받은 소파이다. 좌석, 등받이, 팔걸이가 하나의 연속된 곡면으로 형성되어 안과 밖이라는 통상적인 구분이 사라진다. 내부 프레임은 엔지니어드 우드와 강화 스틸을 결합했으며, 고탄성 폼 쿠션과 패브릭 커버링이 인체공학적 지지력을 제공한다. 가느다란 블랙 분체도장 스틸 다리는 소파에 가벼운 인상을 부여하는 동시에 구조를 안정적으로 유지한다. 일체형 구조는 접합부에 가해지는 응력을 줄여 내구성을 높인다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 동상
Bam Klein 소파, 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. Bam Klein 소파, 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. Bam Klein 소파, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This project reinterprets the topological Klein bottle into a continuous one-piece curved surface that merges backrest and armrests. The seamless geometry eliminates conventional interior exterior distinctions, redefining furniture boundaries. Its lightweight visual presence, slender metal legs, ergonomic curvature, and structurally balanced framework integrate conceptual innovation with functional stability and refined contemporary aesthetics.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- This project measures 2400 mm, 950 mm, 720 mm with a seat height of 420 mm and leg height of 180 mm. Its frame combines engineered wood and reinforced steel, cushions are high-resilience foam, and upholstery is premium fabric. Weighing approximately 85 kg with a 300 kg load capacity, it is packaged in protective wrap and reinforced export cartons for safe delivery.
- Tags
- Topological Design, Klein Bottle Inspiration, Sculptural Sofa, Continuous Surface, Contemporary Furniture, Ergonomic Innovation, Lightweight Structure, Interdisciplinary Design, Modern Living
- Production Technology
- The sofa utilizes precision-molded internal framing to achieve a continuous curved profile. High-resilience polyurethane foam ensures ergonomic support, while premium upholstery enhances tactile comfort. Slender black powder-coated steel legs provide structural reinforcement. The monolithic construction minimizes joint stress, improving durability and load distribution while maintaining formal fluidity.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was transforming a mathematically infinite surface into a manufacturable and stable structure. Balancing visual lightness with structural integrity required advanced internal framing solutions. Production constraints, material flexibility limits, and ergonomic validation posed technical obstacles. The breakthrough lay in integrating topology, engineering logic, and human comfort within a feasible industrial system.
- Research
- This interdisciplinary research translated topological concepts into ergonomic furniture using geometry analysis, parametric modeling, Cad prototyping, and comfort testing. User trials validated curvature support and structural balance, demonstrating that mathematical abstraction can enhance both comfort and aesthetic appeal, providing insights that influence contemporary furniture design and commercial differentiation.
- Inspiration
- The design draws inspiration from the Klein bottle's infinite surface, where inside and outside merge into a continuous entity. This topological paradox inspired an exploration of spatial continuity in furniture. Motivated by interdisciplinary integration between mathematics and product design, the project transforms abstract geometry into ergonomic form, redefining how the human body engages with domestic space.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2025 and finished in August 2025 in China.
- Operation Flow
- Users interact intuitively by sitting or reclining along the continuous curved surface. The form gently supports the back and arms without rigid edges, encouraging relaxed postures. Elevated by slender legs, the sofa appears light while remaining stable. Its unified structure allows the body to feel embraced yet unrestricted, enhancing comfort and spatial openness.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
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