Hg Kakau Kūaha Whakaara by Kawajun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Āparetanga Taputapu, Utauta me ngā Rauemi Competition Category.

HiriwaĀparetanga Taputapu· 2020

Hg Kakau Kūaha Whakaara

by Kawajun

Client: Kawajun

A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Āparetanga Taputapu Category

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The Design

About Hg Kakau Kūaha Whakaara

Ko HG he kakau kūaha whakaara i āta hangaia mai i te āhua māmā o te tapatoru. He whakaheke te hoahoa i te kakau ki te āhua tapatoru iti rawa e waiho ana i te tohu kaha. Ka whakakotahitia te kakī me te pūriri hei tinana haere tonu, nā reira ka mau tonu te kaupapa tapatoru puta noa i te kakau katoa. Ka whakaatuhia e ia koki mātai ngā mata tapatoru. Kua whakairohia te āhua kia noho māmā, kia haumaru hoki te pupuri i te kakau. He konumohe kua anodise, he parahi kua whakakapia te hanga o HG, ā, ka tukuna mai i roto i ētahi āhua whakaoti maha hei whakauru ki ngā kaupapa rerekē o roto o te whare.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Hg Kakau Kūaha Whakaara te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Hg Kakau Kūaha Whakaara he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Hg Kakau Kūaha Whakaara he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The difference would be the simple but strong shape.
By designing a lever handle with the minimal element of a triangle, the designer had to minimize the element to leave a powerful impression.
The conventional lever handle's neck and grip are well integrated into the design to maintain the triangular theme throughout the lever handle.
With this, every viewing angle of the handle would offer a view of triangular surfaces.
This lever handle is made of aluminium and brass that comes in several finishes, allowing it to suit various interior themes.
Dimensions & Packaging: W152.8mm x D47.8mm x H25.4mm
Tags: door handle, door hardware, architectural ironmongery, architectural hardware
Production Technology: HG anodised aluminum plated brass
Design Challenge: To retain its sharp design while being safe and comfortable to grip, the element had to be sculpted. The designer focused to maintain the balance as a lever handle while integrating the neck and grip into the handle design.
Research: Understanding that the triangle is recognized as a rather sharp element, the designer understood the importance of integrating a comfortable grip in it's design as well as ensuring that it's sharpness would not cause injury through use.
The designer developed prototypes and engaged many people to interact with the handle to ensure its comfort and safety. Major emphasis was put into this stage as it had to function well as a lever handle but also achieve the designer's goal of the handle being a statement piece.
Inspiration: The designer wanted to challenge the aesthetic value of conventional lever handles.
The goal was to design and produce a hardware piece worthy of being one of the most iconic lever handles in the world.
With this, the designer approached the lever handle as though it were a sculpture. The triangle was chosen as the design's foundation due to its bold nature.
Project Duration: The product was prototyped and launched in Tokyo, Japan in 2013.
Operation Flow: This handle delivers the sense of artistry that gives users the impression that they are entering a classy space. In a way, the sculptural nature of the handle acts as a threshold to distinguish a space.
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