Haleiwa Kėdė by Melissa Mae Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Sidabrinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award in Baldų dizainas Competition Category.
SidabrinisBaldai· 2020
Haleiwa Kėdė
Client: Beyond Function
Sidabrinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award Winner in Baldai Category
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The Design
About Haleiwa Kėdė
„Haleiwa“ tvarų rotango pynimą paverčia kreivėmis ir išryškina savitą siluetą. Natūralios medžiagos pagerbia amatininkų tradicijas Filipinuose, perdarytas šiais laikais. Suporuotas arba naudojamas kaip teiginys, dėl dizaino universalumo ši kėdė prisitaiko prie skirtingų stilių. Sukūręs formos ir funkcijos, malonės ir stiprybės, architektūros ir dizaino pusiausvyrą, „Haleiwa“ yra toks pat patogus, kaip ir gražus.
The Recognition
About the Sidabrinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award
Haleiwa Kėdė laimėjo Sidabrinį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, nepaprastai prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą aukščiausios klasės, puikiems ir įspūdingiems dizainams. Sidabro laureatai yra itin puikūs ir labai kūrybingi darbai, rodantys jų kūrėjų išskirtinę kompetenciją, talentą ir įžvalgumą. Tikimasi, kad Haleiwa Kėdė bus nuostabus, pavyzdinis, labai profesionalus ir giliai novatoriškas kūrinys. Šis Sidabriniu apdovanojimu įvertintas dizainas yra žymus, žavimas išradimas, padedantis plėsti meno, mokslo, dizaino ir technologijų ribas. Haleiwa Kėdė yra kūrinys, kuriam daugelis pavydi, žadinantis troškimus, teikiantis teigiamų jausmų ir sukeliantis nuostabą bei stebėjimąsi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Legacy meets contemporary. Grace meets strength. Sweeping curves seamlessly merge with striking lines. Rattan, a pliant material commonly used in indigenous Philippine furniture, gets a modern upgrade when paired with a solid metal frame. This chair's form and weave pay tribute to the rich history of the material and the artisans that have crafted pieces from it, while breaking away from tradition just enough to create a statement.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 640mm width x 850mm depth x 830mm height
- Tags
- haleiwa, chair, rattan, woven, handmade, indigenous
- Production Technology
- Rattan is a sustainable material commonly used for weaving due to its durability. A cantilever design would not have been practical, and thus metal framing was used to add stability. As a nod to the handwoven rattan, the metal was manually bent to shape.
- Design Challenge
- Stability was a key concern. The width of the legs that connect the base to the seat posed a challenge. The design of a triangular base was the solution that balanced the structural and aesthetic. Internal support placement also posed a challenge since the design shows all of its skeletal composition. The supports had to be created and then strategically located in order to maximize stability, while being as inconspicuous as possible.
- Research
- The research focus for the Haleiwa was on the balance and stability based on its unconventional form. The optimum placements of supports and dimensions of elements were studied and tested throughout the prototyping period.
- Inspiration
- This piece was inspired by the concept of balance. The balance between strength and fluidity, modern and traditional, complexity and simplicity.
- Project Duration
- The chair was conceptualized in August 2019 and prototype finished October 2019. Designed and manufactured in Manila, Philippines
- Operation Flow
- The chair is wide enough for the user to sit comfortably in any position. Cushions are also provided for additional ease and comfort without distracting from the visual impact.
- Team Members
- Melissa Mae Tan
- Image Credits
- All images: Photographer Berwin Coroza, 2020
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