Samara Latabatra Kafe by Jonathan Beldner

Samara Latabatra Kafe by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Varahina in Famolavolana Fanaka Competition Category.

VarahinaFanaka· 2020

Samara Latabatra Kafe

by Jonathan Beldner

Client: Jonathan Beldner

A' Design Award Varahina Winner in Fanaka Category

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The Design

About Samara Latabatra Kafe

Ny Samara dia latabatra kafe misy latabatra kely azo esorina. Ny endriny dia nakan-tahaka ny voan'ny hazo maple manana elatra fantatra amin'ny anarana hoe samara. Ny Samara dia vita amin'ny hazo walnut sy cherry marimarina avy amin'ny hazo mafy azo teo an-toerana, ary ny singa amin'izany dia namboarina tamin'ny fitaovana CNC. Ny tongony vita amin'ny hazo mifanindry am-bakoana no manome hery sy fahamarinan-toerana ho an'ny latabatra. Ravin-kazo voasokitra amin'ny laser no mihaingo ny velaran'ny tampony. Azo esorina amin'ny fihodinana ny takotra ambony mba hamotsorana latabatra kely fitondrana, izay ampiasaina ho toerana fiasana na fitondrana sakafo. Ny latabatra dia manana velarana 1200 mm ary haavony 430 mm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Varahina

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ny famolavolana Samara Latabatra Kafe, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana miavaka izay mampiavaka ny fahaiza-mamorona, ny fahazotoana ary ny fahamaotinan-tsaina. Ny mpandresy Varahina dia zavatra vita tanana mahay dia mahay ary mamorona mivantana izay manamafy ny traikefa be dia be, ny sarintsaina ary ny fahaizan-kafoy an'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho zavatra ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana, mahay amin'ny asa sady vaovao ny famolavolana Samara Latabatra Kafe. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ity dia mitahiry ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia, ary tsara indrindra amin'ny fitandremana ny antsipirihany. Ny famolavolana Samara Latabatra Kafe dia mahafa-po ny filana tsara, mikasika ny faniriana, mahasarika ny fihetseham-po ary misarika ny fahalianana.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Samara is a multi-functional coffee table that incorporates removable lap desks. Taking inspiration from maple seed pods, the solid wood construction honors the locally sourced lumber from which it was made. The user can either enjoy Samara as a place to rest their drinks and books, or unscrew the top cap to take off the mini tray tables. These desks can then be used as work stations or surfaces off of which they can eat their food.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1200 mm in width x 430 mm in height
Tags: Walnut, Cherry, Hardwood, CNC, Table, Furniture,
Production Technology: CNC manufactured using solid walnut and cherry wood

Cross laminated timber legs provide strength

Laser engraved top leaves enhance samara inspiration
Design Challenge: The most difficult part of this project was creating a structurally sound piece of furniture with moving components. Cross laminated timbers, a recent innovation in the construction industry, were utilized in the table's legs to enhance the stability of the piece
Research: Multiple prototypes were made to better understand stability and scale before the final CNC piece was built. Looking into new wood composition technologies, namely Cross Laminated Timber construction, was necessary to achieve a quality result. Collaboration with professionals in the field of Forestry allowed for the success of this product.
Inspiration: This project was meant to honor locally sourced Indiana hardwoods. The main form of the design was inspired by the propeller-like shape of maple seed pods, known as Samara. Samara are winged fruits or seeds which provided the perfect basis for a wood focused design. Furthermore, Samara's cherry and walnut construction showcases the beauty of local timber.
Project Duration: Started in August 2018 and finished in December 2018
Operation Flow: Samara operates primarily as a coffee table, one which acts as a focal point for any room. However, the top piece of Samara can be removed to gain access to the removable lap desks. This allows the coffee table to transform from a static piece of furniture to individual working/eating trays.