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Hopper Отургуч by Takashi Niwa

Hopper Отургуч by Takashi Niwa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Коло байгеси in Эмерек Дизайны Competition Category.


КолоЭмерек· 2022

Hopper Отургуч

by Takashi Niwa

Client: Takashi Niwa

A' Design Award Коло байгеси Winner in Эмерек Category

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The Design

About Hopper Отургуч

Hopper - эс алып отуруу үчүн иштелип чыккан жыгач отургуч. Ыңгайлаштырылган профилдүү кош ийилген каркас ыңгайлуулукту камсыз кылат жана отургучка динамикалык форма берет. Профилдин үч бурчу дене тийген жерде тегеректелген, ал эми бир курч кыры жалпы формасын баса белгилөө үчүн сакталып калган. Жантайган бурч жумшак кол таяныч жана арка таяныч бөлүктөрүнө өтөт. Эс алуу жана таяныч панелдери жеңилдикти жана түзүлүштүк туруктуулукту кошумчалайт. Бөлүктөр беш октуу ЧПУ (CNC) станогунда жасалып, андан кийин колдонмо түрдө чогултулган.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Коло байгеси

Hopper 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. Hopper 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. Hopper 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
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.
Team Members
Takashi Niwa
Image Credits
Naoto Ohike

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