Bio Munus Primarium: Cathedra Brachiata by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Designatio Supellectilis Competition Category.
AesSupellex· 2022
Bio Munus Primarium: Cathedra Brachiata
Client: Vladimir Zagorac
Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Supellex Category
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The Design
About Bio Munus Primarium: Cathedra Brachiata
Textus Libri: Bio est collectio cathedrarum brachiatarum humilium, ad usum in aedium interioribus modernis destinata. Apertura in tergo cathedrae folium vel conscham revocat, et forma prope marginem exteriorem in speciem similem flori plantae Callae aethiopicae mutatur. Hic margo leviter retro flectitur et in una parte assurgit, silhouettam asymmetricam creans. Asymmetria tantum in partibus exterioribus formae occurrit, ita ut commoditas et ergonomia serventur. Materiae comprehendunt thermoplastica formata, ferrum, aluminium fusum, lignum quercinum et corium.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum
Bio Munus Primarium: Cathedra Brachiata victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Bio Munus Primarium: Cathedra Brachiata rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Bio Munus Primarium: Cathedra Brachiata necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.
Behind the Design
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- Unique Properties
- The ambiguous shape of the opening on the seat's back, recognizable as a leaf or shell transforms into a more characteristic form similar to the flower of the Calla aethiopica plant on the edge of the backrest. This edge bends slightly backwards and rises on one side, creating a new visual effect as opposed to the other side. The asymmetry of the silhouette does not affect the functionality and ergonomics of the seat since changes in the shape occur only in the outer areas of the form.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width / Depth: up to 680mm, Height: 849mm (medium)
- Tags
- Asymmetry, Natural, Bio-form, Growth, Stylization
- Production Technology
- Molded thermoplastics, Welded laser-cut and pressed steel, Cast aluminum, Oakwood, Leather
- Design Challenge
- The shape of the seat can be associated with a multitude of natural forms but also with the general characteristics of the living world. The silhouette of the seat is defined through two edge curves similar in shape but with subtle differences such as curvature, orientation, distortion, and depth. These gradual changes emphasize growth as a universally understandable natural pattern and accentuate the form through minimal spatial deformations associated with gravity and weight. A firm overall construct was kept whilst utilizing asymmetry as one of the main chosen attributes.
- Research
- The research was performed by analyzing samples from flora and fauna and simplification and stylizing through drawings and 3D computer models. The result contains no unnecessary visual details, and was driven by the challenge of creating asymmetrical functional aesthetics within an ergonomic fresh design, universally understood as a bio-form. Different variants were developed depending on the purpose of the chair and type of legs, with metal and wood as starting materials. The organic lines of the seats are additionally emphasized in contrast with the materials of the legs.
- Inspiration
- Bio is a conceptual research project in the subject of stylistics created as a part of doctoral studies. The proposal of the chair collection was inspired by organic shapes and universal principals of nature.
- Project Duration
- The project lasted one semester at the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade.
- Operation Flow
- Bio is a low armchair collection designed for various usages. It complements modern interiors with simplistic asymmetry and unobtrusive form open to interpretation.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac and the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade
- Team Members
- Designer: Vladimir Zagorac
Mentor: Marko Lukovic - Image Credits
- Vladimir Zagorac, Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade
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