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Galaktika Cathedra by Vasil Velchev

Galaktika Cathedra by Vasil Velchev is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2018 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Designatio Supellectilis Competition Category.


ArgentumSupellex· 2018

Galaktika Cathedra

by Vasil Velchev

Client: MAGMA graphics

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Supellex Category

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The Design

About Galaktika Cathedra

Galaktika cathedra est destinata praesertim ad aeriportum VIP fabulae vel spatia publica ubi homines ampliori tempore manere debent et commoda esse. Haec cathedra duplex munus habet. Vel sedendi vel quiescendi adhiberi potest. Prout in necessitatibus tuis unam positionem duarum eligere potes. Virgula superior rotabilis est et ad machinas electronicas applicandas adhiberi potest.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Galaktika Cathedra victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Galaktika Cathedra opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Galaktika Cathedra creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
This armchair has double function. It can be used either for sitting or resting. It is designed especially for airport vip lounges. Depending on your needs you can choose one of the two position. The upper bar is rotatble and can be used to attach electronic devices.
Dimensions & Packaging
Height - 1270 mm, Length - 1290 mm, Width - 1130 mm.
Tags
Galaktika, Arimchair, Airport, VIP, Lounge, Furniture, Chair, Vasil, Velchev
Production Technology
The metal bars are chrome plated or powder coated, steel legs, wooden half spherical part covered with leather. Internal zone - soft material plus velvet.
Design Challenge
Switching mechanism is the biggest challenge in this project.
Research
Research was about avoiding similarities with existing products. Finding solution for accomplish the double function.
Inspiration
The aim was to produce an attractive and at the same time functional armchair for public spaces and especially airports where there furniture most common is used for rest. Design is based completely on the spherical shapes.
Project Duration
3 months, location Bulgaria.
Operation Flow
The chair can switch positions - sitting and resting. The upper bar is rotatable and can be used to attach electronic devices.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Vasil Velchev.
Team Members
Vasil Velchev
Image Credits
All images created by Vasil Velchev.

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