Minimal Techno Fotell by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Minimal Techno Fotell by Sebastiaan Van Beest is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award an Gold in Miwwelendesign Competition Category.

GoldMiwwelen· 2021

Minimal Techno Fotell

by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Client: Ooak designs

A' Design Award an Gold Winner in Miwwelen Category

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The Design

About Minimal Techno Fotell

Minimal Techno ass e Prototyp-Fotell aus recycléiertem massivem Stol a weiderverwendtem Bambus-Hartholzbuedem. De Kader huet eng matt schwaarz Beschichtung, a gebiischt Messingschrauwen halen d'Bambuslatten op der Plaz. Den dënnen Stol an de Bambus ginn dem Sëtz Flexibilitéit, sou datt de Stull och bei laangem Sëtzen bequem bleift. D'Struktur ass staark a gouf getest, fir Gewiichter vun iwwer 250 Pond ze droen. De japanesche Minimalismus an d'Notzung vum negative Raum hunn d'Form geleet. Et gi just dräi Materialie benotzt, wat de Fotell einfach ze reproduzéiere mécht.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Gold

Minimal Techno Fotell ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Gold, enger héich prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un éischtklassesch, wonnerbar an erausragend Designe vergi gëtt. Gold-Gewënner si ganz innovativ, visionär a blendend glänzend Kreatiounen, déi d'Talent, d'Wäisheet an d'Fäegkeete vun hire Designer reflektéieren. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Minimal Techno Fotell eng héich gelueften, trendsetzend a monumental Erfindung ass, déi beispillosen Wäert liwwert. Dëst mam Gold ausgezeechent Design ass e spektakuläert, respektéiert Projet, dat d'Grenze vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie erweidert. Minimal Techno Fotell erzeegt intensiv Wënsch, erweckt Leidenschaft, encouragéiert Kreativitéit a faszinéiert eis.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This is a prototype arm chair which is constructed from recycled solid steel and repurposed bamboo hardwood flooring. It has a matte black coating with brushed brass screws to hold the bamboo slats in place. The design is meant to feel delicate, yet strong and robust. Because of the thin steel and bamboo, this design has amazing flexibility and is quite comfortable to sit in for long periods of time.
Dimensions & Packaging: H24" W27" L30"
Tags: Chair, Modern, Minimalism, Negative space, Reclaimed, upcycled
Production Technology: This is the first arm chair I have brought to fruition. I wanted it to make a statement piece and be sustainable. all of the materials except the screws are from recycled material. I am still sourcing recycled brass to make this a fully recycled product. The chair consists of only three materials, which makes it easy to reproduce. I am looking into ways to make this product more compact for shipping purposes when it goes to production.
Design Challenge: The biggest problem with the design of this arm chair, was to find a way to have a comfortable and delicate, yet strong arm chair while using the least amount of materials. Thus using solid steel and hard wood was the way to go to achieve the desired effect. Light, flexible, sleek and strong.
Inspiration: Japanese minimalism and the use of negative space are the main inspirations for this project.
Project Duration: This project was conceived in Vancouver, Canada on march 26 2021 and completed on march 30TH 2021
Operation Flow: This design was made with the use of negative space being in the forefront. It is designed to feel as though not much space is being consumed, yet has a large presence. the construction is very strong and can hold weights that exceed 250lbs as tested.