2 in 1 Cathedra Multiplex by Wenhan Zhang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Designatio Supellectilis Competition Category.
ArgentumSupellex· 2019
2 in 1 Cathedra Multiplex
by Wenhan Zhang
Client: Jiangxi Sanyou Furniture Co.,LTD
Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Supellex Category
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About 2 in 1 Cathedra Multiplex
Duo in Uno cathedra est cum receptaculo et accessu ad electricitatem integratis, ad laborandum et ad requiescendum excogitata. Cathedra sedile et superficiem receptaculi in una parte coniungit, ita ut libri et instrumenta ad manum maneant. Portus electrici praesto sunt ut exitus ordinarii vel una cum USB coniuncti. Ampla superficies receptaculi a sinistra vel a dextra collocari potest. Alta bracchia lignea terminum visualem efficiunt qui secretum et intentionem fovet. Structura ex robore solido cum ferro pulvere obducto et velamine ex polyestere recuperato confecta est.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum
2 in 1 Cathedra Multiplex 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 2 in 1 Cathedra Multiplex 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. 2 in 1 Cathedra Multiplex creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Comfort:The 2 in 1 chair brings a welcome and comfortable spot to wherever it is used. Well suited for work or lounging.
When privacy or focus becomes a priority the 2 in 1 accommodates. The chair’s high wood arms form a visual boundary that helps eliminate distractions and prying eyes. The chair is crafted from solid FSC Certified wood. Steel frame is made from recycled metal and the cushions utilize a 100 percent recycled polyester fabric. - Dimensions & Packaging
- 920mm x 610mm x 680mm
- Tags
- multi-functional furniture, armchair, work,home, well-suited
- Production Technology
- The structure of 2 in 1 chair is made of solid oak. Solid steel frame with powder coat finish. 100 percent polyester upholstery with synthetic down insert, 80 percent of materials are recycled. The chair is crafted from solid FSC Certified wood. Steel frame is made from recycled metal and the cushions utilize a 100 percent recycled polyester fabric.
- Design Challenge
- Chairs support people of all shapes and sizes for different lengths of time and purpose.I wanted to design a product that well-suited for a variety of environments.Therefore, product solution must be safe, cleanable and work in a variety of environments.
- Research
- Design diversity and the nature of connection. The success of a particular chair has depended on the quality and connections it makes. A chair usually make physical and psychological connections with individual through its form and materials. It also connect visually and functional with the context where it is to be used. The 2 in 1 armchair embody meanings and values which connect with the user at a cultural level,emotional and aesthetic.
- Inspiration
- Concept:Convenience + Comfort + Sophistication
Inspiration for the 2 in 1 chair comes from the needs of daily life. A place to sit and storage options are typically two separate pieces. When it’s time to read - the book is on the shelf, when you need to charge your tablet, the outlet is too far away. The list goes on..the 2 in 1 chair attempts to make life easier and more comfortable. - Project Duration
- The project started in December 2018 in Chicago.
- Operation Flow
- Human-centered design
The 2 in 1 chair features ergonomic details, whether a person needs to sit for a few minutes or a few hours, the design considerations make sitting a joy. Storage and power options are close at hand and the surface provides flexibility for the task at hand. The 2 in 1 armchair can be served with the wide storage to the left or to the right. Power ports, available in standard outlets or in combination with USB, provide easy access for charging technology tools. - Image Credits
- wenhan zhang
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