Mobius Tūru by William Ridley-Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Taputapu Competition Category.
HiriwaTaputapu· 2023
Mobius Tūru
Client: Will Ridley-Smith
A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Taputapu Category
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The Design
About Mobius Tūru
Ko te rāpoi Mobius he ahanoa pāngarau e whaihua ana ngā āhuatanga ā-tinana, ā-pāngarau hoki, ka hangaia ki te taha kotahi me te tapa kotahi anake. Ko tēnei hoahoa he whakapakoko i te mutunga kore, ka hanga i te āhua o te rerenga, o te nekeneke mutunga kore. Mā tōna āhua ka taea e tēnei mea te whakawhitiwhiti i te āhua me te mahi. Ko te Tūru Mobius he whakaata i te whanaungatanga ātaahua i waenga i te pāngarau me te hoahoa.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Hiriwa
Ko Mobius Tūru 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 Mobius Tūru 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 Mobius Tūru 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 Mobius strip is a mathematical object of most unique physical and mathematical qualities, constructed with only a single side and a single edge. These qualities have been utilised in the Mobius Chair to create an intriguing, timeless piece. The bold design is an embodiment of infinity, creating a feeling of fluidity, of never-ending movement. Its unique shape and structure allow this piece to blend form and function, creating a comfortable piece that may also serve as work of art.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 1700 mm x Depth 780 mm x Height 1000 mm
- Tags
- Furniture, metal, chair, avant garde, art
- Production Technology
- The Mobius Chair is constructed through the use of multiple sections of cast iron. These sections are subsequently welded together. With a rough finish, the chair is then spray painted a deep blue.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge of the Mobius Chair is ensuring that when in use, it is able to sufficiently support an individual and place them such that the chair is not tipped by one’s weight.
- Research
- This design emerged from an exploration of mathematics and the underlying beauty of complex geometry.
- Inspiration
- The Mobius Chair was inspired by the beauty and complexity of mathematics. The mobius strip’s shape has been translated into the chair’s design, creating a continuous loop that appears to have no beginning or end, granting it a feeling of fluidity and authenticity. This design seeks to challenge traditional notions of form and function, offering a unique user experience while being aesthetically striking. The design is a testament to the power of mathematical concepts in art and design.
- Project Duration
- Mobius Chair was designed in February 2023 in Sydney.
- Operation Flow
- Due to it's intriguing design, the Mobius Chair can be displayed as an art piece, a display stand or as a functional piece of furniture. The chair's construction allows it to flex when in use, easing the user into a comfortable position.
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