Oco Atpūtas krēsls by Mauricio Coelho is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Sudraba balva A' Design Award in Mēbeļu dizains Competition Category.
SudrabaMēbeles· 2024
Oco Atpūtas krēsls
Client: Studyo 4 Estofados
Sudraba balva A' Design Award Winner in Mēbeles Category
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About Oco Atpūtas krēsls
Oco atpūtas krēsls ir minimālistisks izstrādājums ar spēcīgu, elegantu un oriģinālu izskatu. Tā nosaukums atsaucas uz tukšo telpu dobu sfēras iekšienē, un tieši šajā telpā iekārtojas tie, kas tajā sēž. Polsterējums ir ergonomisks un mīksts, un izstrādājums pieejams dažādos apdares variantos, piemēram, dabiska koka finiera, laka, elektrostatiskā krāsa un citas. Oco atpūtas krēsls ir laika pārbaudi izturējuša dizaina paraugs, kura estētiskā valoda pārvar tendenču robežas un koncentrējas uz ideju autentiskumu.
The Recognition
About the Sudraba balva A' Design Award
Oco Atpūtas krēsls ir Sudraba balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, ārkārtīgi prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir augstākās klases, krāšņiem un iespaidīgiem dizainiem. Sudraba ieguvēji ir ārkārtīgi spožas un ļoti radošas izpausmes, kas parāda to dizaineru izcilo kompetenci, talantu un asredzību. Sagaidāms, ka Oco Atpūtas krēsls būs lielisks, paraugdarbs, ļoti profesionāls un dziļi inovatīvs. Šis ar Sudraba balvu apbalvotais dizains ir ievērojams, apbrīnots izgudrojums, kas palīdz paplašināt mākslas, zinātnes, dizaina un tehnoloģiju robežas. Oco Atpūtas krēsls ir radījums, kam daudzi apskauž, kas modina vēlmes, rada pozitīvas izjūtas un raisa izbrīnu un apbrīnu.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Oco armchair translates a design with non-complex shapes, simple in its aesthetics but strong visually.
Its name refers to the hollow shell made of fiberglass that carefully houses the upholstery. The half-sphere shape is the main element of the piece and can be made in a variety of finishes, such as lacquer or laminated wood. The laser-cut carbon steel legs also come in a variety of finishes.
The upholstery is soft and ergonomic, successfully fulfilling its main function as an armchair. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Product dimensions: L880 mm x W880 mm x H720 mm
- Tags
- armchair, modern armchair, furniture design, furniture, interior design, original design, fiberglass, sculpture design, product design
- Production Technology
- Several prototypes were needed to achieve the desired result. First, a plywood mold was developed to produce the fiberglass half-sphere. Next, we developed the laser-cut carbon steel feet. Finally, we developed the upholstery, using high quality, soft foams. A 12 kg metal profile was added to the backrest cushion to give the product greater stability. The fiberglass structure can be coated with lacquer or natural wood veneers.
- Design Challenge
- There were two main challenges in developing this product. One was certainly the process of laminating the fiberglass half-sphere. Working with natural wood veneers on organic surfaces requires skilled labor, time and a lot of care.
Another major challenge was fitting the half-sphere to the feet. The project required an aesthetically clean connection and it took many tests before we got the final version. Achieving the result we did was an arduous task, but one I'm very proud of. - Research
- Form and function must be inseparable allies in the construction of a product. The user's expectation must be to be involved when sitting down as much as to see a product that generates desire. We started from this point and tried to succeed in this proposal.
The Oco armchair is the synthesis of this search, resulting in a product whose material, aesthetic and functional aspects do justice to the purpose of being complete without, however, being separated from existing design icons. - Inspiration
- The Oco armchair is inspired by the search for aesthetic simplicity, combined with originality in the harmonization of shapes.
As its name suggests, the shell in the shape of a half-sphere, produced in fiberglass and hollow inside, translates the idea behind its design, producing a pleasant and striking aesthetic and, at the same time, intriguing from a production point of view. - Project Duration
- The armchair began development in May 2022 in Sarandi and was launched in January 2023 at a private event in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
- Operation Flow
- With proportional dimensions, the Oco armchair is a product designed to fulfill its function and at the same time provoke contemplation and desire.
The upholstery is soft and ergonomic, as proven by experiments on different types of bodies during its design. The backrest cushion is loose and can be moved to adapt it to the best sitting position. The seat, on the other hand, is fixed and stable. The armchair does not tip forwards or backwards and can support more than 150 kg. - Image Credits
- Image #1: Cláudio Fonseca
Image #2: Cláudio Fonseca
Image #3: Cláudio Fonseca
Image #4: Cláudio Fonseca
Image #5: Cláudio Fonseca
Vídeo Credits: Lucas Gouveia
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