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Literary Отургуч by Grasset Francois

Literary Отургуч by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Коло байгеси in Эмерек Дизайны Competition Category.


КолоЭмерек· 2021

Literary Отургуч

by Grasset Francois

Client: François GRASSET Design

A' Design Award Коло байгеси Winner in Эмерек Category

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The Design

About Literary Отургуч

"Literary" – адабият дүйнөсүнөн шыктанган, үстөккө-үстөк жыйылуучу отургуч. Отургучтун аркасы жана отурукчу бөлүгү ачылган китептин барактарынын ийри-бурчтарын кайталайт. Отургуч минималисттик стилде жасалган, ошондуктан китепке окшоштугу ачык байкалып турат, ал эми отуруу функциясы толук сакталган. Ийри бөлүктөр басым астында калыпталган поликарбонаттан жасалып, диаметри 22 мм болгон түтүкчө болоттон жасалган негизге бекитилген. Бүткүл конструкция лак менен капталган. Отургучтун өлчөмдөрү: туурасы 420 мм, тереңдиги 440 мм жана бийиктиги 840 мм. Сактоо үчүн бир нече отургучту үстөккө-үстөк жыйып коюуга болот.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Коло байгеси

Literary Отургуч – A' Design Award Коло байгесинин жеңүүчүсү, чыгармачылыгы, тапкычтыгы жана зээндүүлүгү менен айырмаланган сонун дизайндарга берилген жогорку бедели бар таануу. Коло жеңүүчүлөр – жетиштүү чеберчиликтүү жана таасирдүү чыгармачыл туундулар, алар авторлорунун бай тажрыйбасын, элестетүүсүн жана тапкычтыгын ырастайт. Literary Отургуч жогору бааланган, суктанууга жана сүйүүгө татыган буюм, өзгөчө кесипкөй жана жаңычыл болот деп күтүлөт. Бул Коло байгени жеңген дизайн искусство, илим, дизайн жана технологиядагы мыкты практиканы камтыйт жана майда-чүйдөсүнө көңүл бургандыгы менен мыкты. Literary Отургуч муктаждыкты сонун канааттандырат, каалоого тийет, сезимдерди арбайт жана кызыгууну козгойт.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Gargantua read "with his eyes sitting on his book". Formed like the curves of a book, the chair offers the reader a whimsical perspective; a characteristic that allows the reader to lose themselves in fantasy. The chair's unique profile gives it an instantly recognisable visual signature that attracts attention. Once the reader has finished their book, the chair can be stacked for storage.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions : W 420 x D 440 x H 840 mm.
Tags
Chair, book, literature, writing.
Production Technology
The chair is constructed from a 22 mm tubular steel frame and a pressed moulded polycarbonate seat and backrest. The entire structure is lacquered. The chair is stackable.
Design Challenge
The challenge we faced in designing this chair was to make sure that the conceptual form of an open book was also functional. The curves had to be noticeable enough to play their metaphorical role, yet remain sufficiently understated so they would still fulfil their function as a seat. Proposing a book design that was too realistic would have restricted the imagination, so this was never the idea.
Research
With the "Literary" chair, we have sought to develop a seat that "communicates" an invitation to meditation and escape. The chair had to be functional and delicate, it had to open up space and allow everyone a projection into their dreams. We also wanted the chair to have a striking visual effect. The curvature of the backrest and seat were therefore formed to resemble the pages of a book, a universal object known to all.
Inspiration
A small, spiritual and dreamy chair inspired directly by the world of literature. We bask there as though sitting in an open book. A book of adventure, philosophy or perhaps even poetry... The chair has an elegant silhouette, with a minimalist craftsmanship designed around the symbol itself. She dresses in white for a conceptual look; in colours when she wants to be more flirtatious. It will be possible to print messages, images on the chair.
Project Duration
the project was designed during the year 2020 in France.
Operation Flow
A small, spiritual and dreamy chair that evokes the world of literature through the iconic object of a book. The backrest and seat take on the characteristic curves of open pages. The chair has been crafted in a minimalist fashion in order to focus on this resemblance, and to let the imagination be carried away by the rich worlds of writing. The curved parts are made of polycarbonate that are attached to a 22 mm tubular steel base. The chair is designed to be stackable.
Team Members
Grasset François

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