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Goldwater Kafijas Galdiņš by Oliver Bowien

Goldwater Kafijas Galdiņš by Oliver Bowien is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Bronzas balva A' Design Award in Mēbeļu dizains Competition Category.


BronzasMēbeles· 2022

Goldwater Kafijas Galdiņš

by Oliver Bowien

Client: Scala Luxury

Bronzas balva A' Design Award Winner in Mēbeles Category

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The Design

About Goldwater Kafijas Galdiņš

Šī dizaina ideju iedvesmojis okeāna ūdens. Šī gabala skulpturālais aspekts izpaužas ūdenī līdzīgā virsmā, kas atbilst organiskajai formai. Tāpat kā dabā, šeit nav atrodami redzami savienojumi, šuves vai konstrukcija. Šķiet, ka uz leju tekošs ūdens, kas peld no apaļa snīpi, atspoguļojas kāju formā. Misiņš rūpīgi aptver koka korpusu un ir pielodēts un pulēts, lai radītu vienas nepārtrauktas virsmas iespaidu visā gabalā.

The Recognition

About the Bronzas balva A' Design Award

Goldwater 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 Goldwater 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. Goldwater 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
Hand molded, soldered and shaped by hand. This coffee table is mantled in brass sheeting, artistically laid over a hand-carved wooden frame with a top resembling the surface of water.
Dimensions & Packaging
Size: W 122cm x D 76cm x H 36cm
Tags
coffee tables, molded brass, organic shape, unusual shape, hand made, brass table
Production Technology
The base of this table is made from multiplex wood, cut and shaped by hand. The shape of the surface is carved by hand as well, the only way to create an organic and natural flow of water. The brass sheeting is the applied over the carved surface and molded, hammered and soldered to create the impression of a sold surface without any seams or connections.
Design Challenge
The challenge on this piece was predominately the decision of what materials to use to create the organic effect of a water surface on metal to be floating all in one piece. Utilizing many materials such as resins, plastics, plasters, 3D printing, laser technologies and hand sculpturing to find the proper solution.
Research
Much research was conducted on how to create a center piece that is organically shaped to resemble the surface of water. A great deal of time was spent pondering over design methods and the actual construction of a piece that has no connections, seams or any visible construction. Extensive experiments were conducted on how to have this visual appearance utilizing solid brass sheeting and complicated welding techniques to achieve a seamless organic surface.
Inspiration
The inspiration for this piece came from the surface of water creating a center piece that reflects an organic water-like surface in a luxurious way, an unusual shape that still has the benefits of being functional and could be integrated in to modern interior settings.
Project Duration
The design idea for this table originated in 2016 in Los Angeles but never came around to actual prototype production until January of 2019. It was first introduced to the public by Scala Luxury in Los Angeles in June 2020.
Operation Flow
The surface is organically wavy but shaped in a manner where it is still functional. For example, a glass can sit on this table, the organic surface will make it stand on a light angle but not enough to tip over.
Patents
Copyright 2021 - Oliver Bowien. All rights reserved.
Team Members
Oliver Bowien
Image Credits
Copyright 2021 - Oliver Bowien. All rights reserved.

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