Samara Mensa Caffeae by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Designatio Supellectilis Competition Category.
AesSupellex· 2020
Samara Mensa Caffeae
Client: Jonathan Beldner
Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Supellex Category
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About Samara Mensa Caffeae
Samara est mensa caffeae cum mensulis gremii amovibilibus. Forma inspirata est ex alatis seminum acerum siliquis, quae samara appellantur. Samara ex solido ligno iuglandis et cerasi, ex materia dura localiter parta, confecta est, et partes machinatione CNC formatae sunt. Crura ex ligno transverse laminato mensae vim et stabilitatem praebent. Folia laser incisa superficiem summam ornant. Operculum summum retorqueri potest ut parvas mensulas ferculares emittat, quae vel ad opus vel ad cibum sumendum ferculis inserviunt. Mensa 1200 mm latitudine et 430 mm altitudine metitur.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum
Samara Mensa Caffeae 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 Samara Mensa Caffeae 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. Samara Mensa Caffeae necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.
Behind the Design
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- Unique Properties
- Samara is a multi-functional coffee table that incorporates removable lap desks. Taking inspiration from maple seed pods, the solid wood construction honors the locally sourced lumber from which it was made. The user can either enjoy Samara as a place to rest their drinks and books, or unscrew the top cap to take off the mini tray tables. These desks can then be used as work stations or surfaces off of which they can eat their food.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1200 mm in width x 430 mm in height
- Tags
- Walnut, Cherry, Hardwood, CNC, Table, Furniture,
- Production Technology
- CNC manufactured using solid walnut and cherry wood
Cross laminated timber legs provide strength
Laser engraved top leaves enhance samara inspiration - Design Challenge
- The most difficult part of this project was creating a structurally sound piece of furniture with moving components. Cross laminated timbers, a recent innovation in the construction industry, were utilized in the table's legs to enhance the stability of the piece
- Research
- Multiple prototypes were made to better understand stability and scale before the final CNC piece was built. Looking into new wood composition technologies, namely Cross Laminated Timber construction, was necessary to achieve a quality result. Collaboration with professionals in the field of Forestry allowed for the success of this product.
- Inspiration
- This project was meant to honor locally sourced Indiana hardwoods. The main form of the design was inspired by the propeller-like shape of maple seed pods, known as Samara. Samara are winged fruits or seeds which provided the perfect basis for a wood focused design. Furthermore, Samara's cherry and walnut construction showcases the beauty of local timber.
- Project Duration
- Started in August 2018 and finished in December 2018
- Operation Flow
- Samara operates primarily as a coffee table, one which acts as a focal point for any room. However, the top piece of Samara can be removed to gain access to the removable lap desks. This allows the coffee table to transform from a static piece of furniture to individual working/eating trays.
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