Volta Kafijas galdiņš by Chih-Chieh Huang - NTHU is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Bronzas balva A' Design Award in Mēbeļu dizains Competition Category.
BronzasMēbeles· 2021
Volta Kafijas galdiņš
Client: Scottie Chih-Chieh Huang, National Tsing Hua University
Bronzas balva A' Design Award Winner in Mēbeles Category
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About Volta Kafijas galdiņš
Volta ir kafijas galdiņš, kura iedvesmas avots ir katedrāļu griestu vēdekļveida velves. Rāmi veido krustotas un diagonālas velvju nervu formas, kas nosaka izstrādājuma strukturālās līnijas. Izliektas nerūsējošā tērauda plātnes ir izvietotas pakāpeniski 45 grādu leņķī, lai atbalstītu galda virsmu, savukārt kājas atgādina arkveida balstkolonnas. Galda virsma izgatavota no daļēji atstarojoša stikla, tāpēc apakšā esošā struktūra paliek redzama. Iekšējais gaismas avots tiek atstarots un lauzts stiklā, radot apkārtējā telpā gaismas un ēnu spēli.
The Recognition
About the Bronzas balva A' Design Award
Volta Kafijas galdiņš ir Bronzas balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, ļoti prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir izciliem dizainiem, kas izceļas ar radošumu, atjautību un viedumu. Bronzas ieguvēji ir pietiekami prasmīgi un pārsteidzoši radoši darbi, kas apliecina to dizaineru plašo pieredzi, iztēli un izdarību. Sagaidāms, ka Volta Kafijas galdiņš būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts priekšmets, ievērojami profesionāls un inovatīvs. Šis ar Bronzas balvu apbalvotais dizains iekļauj labāko praksi mākslā, zinātnē, dizainā un tehnoloģijās un izceļas ar uzmanību detaļām. Volta Kafijas galdiņš lieliski apmierina vajadzības, skar vēlmes, valdzina jūtas un piesaista zinātkāri.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The designer uses a frame form composed of cross or diagonal arched ribs as a basis rule to explore the structural lines and shapes of the object. The design of the table legs refers to the structure’s arched structure column. The special arc-shaped steel plates are staggered at a 45-degree angle to form the support structure of the tabletop.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Material/ Stainless Steel, Half-reflecting glass, light
Dimension/ 480mmW x 480mmD x 430mmH - Tags
- coffee table, light installation, arched structure, structural design, illumination, interior
- Production Technology
- In the design making processes and manufacturing tasks, the first version uses metal sculpture approach to manually bend and weld steel bars to make the main structure. The second version is an improved version of the first version. Designer used CAD and CNC to cut steel plates to accurately fabricate the structure. In the structural design, special consideration is given to lightweight and visual performance, and the assembly details are also considered to ensure manufacturing feasibility
- Design Challenge
- This work interprets the visual appeal and beauty of the arched structure from a human perspective when look up at the space of the cathedral. Through the refraction and reflection between its inside light source and the half-reflective glass used on the desktop, the object can project the beauty of the arched building into the indoor environment in the form of light and shadow.
- Research
- Designer used CAD and CNC to cut steel plates to accurately fabricate the structure. In the structural design, special consideration is given to lightweight and visual performance, and the assembly details are also considered to ensure manufacturing feasibility.
- Inspiration
- Volta is an alternative coffee table design, inspired by the rib vault of the cathedral. This work hopes to interpret the visual appeal and beauty of the arched structure from a human perspective when look up at the space of the cathedral.
- Project Duration
- The project started in June 2012 in Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Colorado, USA. And finished in April 2015 in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It was exhibited in Salone del Mobile in April 2015 (IT), Taipei Fine Arts Museum 2015 (TW), and FORMOSA Sculpture Biennial 2017 (TW).
- Operation Flow
- The object uses a half-reflective glass as its table-top surface. In daily mode, it presents a special transparent color, allowing users to appreciate the both functional and beautiful structural lines under the table. In the night lighting mode, through the refraction and reflection between its inside light source and the half-reflective glass used on the desktop, the object can project the beauty of the arched building into the indoor environment in the form of light and shadow.
- Patents
- Copyrights by Scottie Chih-Chieh Huang
- Team Members
- project investigator, director/ Scottie Chih-Chieh Huang
design assistant/ Andy Liao - Image Credits
- Main Image/ Photo by Wen-Shan Lin
Optional Image#1/ Photo by Wen-Shan Lin
Optional Image#2/ Photo by Scottie Chih-Chieh Huang
Optional Image#3/ Photo by Scottie Chih-Chieh Huang
Optional Image#4/ Photo by Scottie Chih-Chieh Huang
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