Zero Primary Function: Sonneléiche by Roberta Banqueri

Zero Primary Function: Sonneléiche by Roberta Banqueri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award an Sëlwer in Miwwelendesign Competition Category.

SëlwerMiwwelen· 2021

Zero Primary Function: Sonneléiche

by Roberta Banqueri

Client: Pontoeu

A' Design Award an Sëlwer Winner in Miwwelen Category

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The Design

About Zero Primary Function: Sonneléiche

Zero ass eng modulare Sonneléiche, déi fir Aussebereicher entworf gouf. De Sëtz läit op engem zylindresche Support, deen d'Léiche ausbalancéiert an e skulpturaalt Element bilt. De Zylinder gëtt et an zwou modulare Längten, 0,90 Meter an 1,80 Meter, sou datt eng Léiche oder e puer Eenheeten kombinéiert kënne ginn. D'Deeler kënnen op géigeniwwerleiende Säite oder op der selwechter Säit plazéiert ginn, wat ville Layoute a Wunnengen, Hoteler a Schwämmbedberäicher entsprécht. De Zylinder ass aus massivem Cumaru-Holz gemaach, dat op e Kär aus Aluminium geschrauft ass. De geformte Sëtz aus Aluminium huet eng anatomesch Kéier fir Komfort.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Sëlwer

Zero Primary Function: Sonneléiche ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Sëlwer, enger aussergewéinlech prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un Designe vun der héchster Qualitéit, prächteg a beandrockend vergi gëtt. Sëlwer-Gewënner si bemierkenswäert brillant a ganz kreativ Wierker, déi d'erausragend Expertise, d'Talent an d'Schaarfsënnegkeet vun hire Designer weisen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Zero Primary Function: Sonneléiche e wonnerbart, mustergëlteg, bemierkenswäert professionellt an déif innovatiivt Wierk ass. Dëst mam Sëlwer ausgezeechent Design ass eng bemierkenswäert, bewonnert Erfindung, déi dozou bäidréit, d'Grenze vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie ze erweideren. Zero Primary Function: Sonneléiche ass eng Kreatioun, op déi vill neidesch sinn, déi Wënsch erweckt, positiv Gefiller bréngt an Erstaunen a Wonner erweckt.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The solution for this type of furniture has an originality that piques curiosity, the tubular piece is modular, has a measure of 0.90m in length or its multiple with 1.80m, which makes it possible to have a single lounger or several, the pieces can be arranged on opposite sides or on the same side, favoring any type of environment and layout, and can be used in a residence, a hotel, a swimming pool area, among others.
Dimensions & Packaging: The cylinder has two modular dimensions, 0.90 meters X 0.50 diameter or 1.80 meters X 0.50 diameter, and the deckchair is 0.70 wide X 2.30 long X 0.15 cm high from the floor.
Tags: Brazilian wood, comfortable lounger, new design, unique solution for a lounger, sculptural design, external area, resistant.
Production Technology: The cylindrical part is composed of solid Cumaru wood, a resistant Brazilian wood that has a good performance in the external area, the slatted wood is screwed to an internal aluminum core. The lounger was molded in aluminum, received electrostatic painting and synthetic cast canvas. The seat has an anatomical curve, which provides comfort to the user.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was to find the right and comfortable curve for the user to lie on the piece.
Research: The research took place in the main field of finding the necessary comfort and angle for the curve of the chaise, it was necessary to simulate the body in a semi-lying position to find the position, after this search for the best design, it was necessary to study the best way to structure the two pieces, the cylinder that needed a metallic soul, and the deck chair that needed reinforcement on the bottom, but in a convex shape so as not to touch the user's body and bring discomfort.
Inspiration: The simple geometry of the circle inspired the creation of this product, which was born from a free sketch. The main piece, which is a seat, rests on the tubular piece, which in addition to supporting and balancing the lounger, creates a provocative and sculptural element.
Project Duration: The project was conceived in September 2018 in São Paulo, the prototype started in September 2019 in São Paulo, being presented at the launch of the Mais 55 Design brand in São Paulo in June 2020 through a live presentation on Casa Vogue Brasil's Instagram.
Operation Flow: The main piece, which is the sun lounger, has a curve in the headboard that does not reach the floor, the piece's sustenance occurs in the fitting and support of the cylindrical piece, thus forming a harmonious set between two different materials, with different shapes.
Team Members: 1- Lead designer: Roberta Banqueri
2- Collaborating designer: Rodrigo Costa
3- Executor: Mais 55 Design
Image Credits: #1 Photographer Peu Campos- São Paulo 2020
#2 Photographer Peu Campos- São Paulo 2020
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#5 Photographer Peu Campos- São Paulo 2020