Revolving Especie Tūru Ringa by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Taputapu Competition Category.
ParahiTaputapu· 2022
Revolving Especie Tūru Ringa
Client: Studio Zanini
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Taputapu Category
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About Revolving Especie Tūru Ringa
He tūru ringa hurihuri a Especie, i hangaia mō te whakamahi i roto me waho o te whare. E hangaia ana te tūru ringa mai i te rākau mārō i tangohia mai i te whakahoro whare, ka whakamaeneenetia, ka whakaparuruhia ki te vānihi. Ko te tūāpapa hurihuri he mea hanga ki te rino. Ko te nohoanga he mea hanga ki te pāraka polyurethane taumaha-waenga, ā, kua uhia ki te kaka moana. E mau tonu ana te tūāpapa i a ia e huri ana te nohoanga. Kua whakapikoa te tuara-tautoko kia whai reka me te tautoko mō te kaiwhakamahi. Ka taea te tuku i tētahi paepae kua whakapaipaitia hei whakaokiokinga waewae. Ko te āhua e whai ana i ngā papatipu rākau mārō me ngā rārangi tino tautuhi o ngā taonga whare o Parahi i te tekau tau atu i 1970.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Revolving Especie Tūru Ringa te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Revolving Especie Tūru Ringa he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Revolving Especie Tūru Ringa i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Especie revolving armchair is a contemporary design element that is premised on sustainability through the reuse of demolition wood. It is a versatile and resistant piece of furniture - inspired by the best of Brazilian design from the 70's -, which adapts to both external and internal environments.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 70 mm x 75 mm x 72mm
- Tags
- Armchair, Brazilian Design, Sustainable materials, Zanini´s chair, 70's inpiration
- Production Technology
- The Especie armchair is manufactured by reusing solid wood from demolition, going through the sanding and varnishing process. Its swivel base is made of steel and its seat, made of medium density polyurethane, is covered with nautical fabric.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge of the project was during the execution process. The fittings between the metal base and the wooden seat should be made in a way that makes the product resistant, ergonomic and safe for the user.
- Research
- The research for the production of the Especie armchair began in the designer's passion for the features and materials used in the furniture developed in Brazil during the 70's. Rigid lines and solid wood were outstanding characteristics of this furniture. Allied to this, there was also the idea of sustainability and the reuse of demolition wood, such as peroba and Ipe wood, appeared as an alternative to make the project viable and with an even more special meaning.
- Inspiration
- The Especie revolving armchair was inspired by the creative force of Brazilian modern design from the 70's. The furniture produced at that time was characterized by the use of solid wood, its volumetry with striking lines, the furniture of the 70's prioritized defined and rigid features. Allied to this, the idea of sustainability and resignification of elements of disposal.
- Project Duration
- This project has started in November 2021 in Rio de Janeiro and finished in February 2022 in Rio de Janeiro.
- Operation Flow
- The armchair has a fixed base and swivel seat. Its backrest has the necessary inclination to offer ergonomics and comfort to the user. The armchair can also be sold with the upholstered bench for the footrests.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Zanini, 2022.
- Team Members
- Designer: Zanini de Zanine
Creative Director: Thyara Torres - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #2: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #3: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #5: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
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