Samara Meja Kopi by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Gangsa in Desain Parabot Competition Category.

GangsaParabot· 2020

Samara Meja Kopi

by Jonathan Beldner

Client: Jonathan Beldner

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Parabot Category

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The Design

About Samara Meja Kopi

Samara marupokan meja kopi jo meja pangku nan bisa dilapehkan. Bantuaknyo diinspirasi dari buah bajayok kayu mapel nan dikenal jo namo samara. Samara dibuek dari kayu walnut jo ceri nan solid, dari kayu kareh nan diambiak dari sumber lokal, sarato bagian-bagiannyo dibantuak jo mesin CNC. Kaki dari kayu laminasi silang (cross laminated timber) mambari kakuatan jo kastabilan pado meja ko. Daun-daun nan diukia jo laser mampacantiak permukaan bagian ateh. Tutuik ateh bisa dibukak jo caro mamutanyo untuak mangaluakan meja baki ketek, nan bisa dipakai sabagai tampek karajo atau baki untuak makan. Meja ko baukuran 1200 mm lebarnyo jo 430 mm tinggi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Samara Meja Kopi adolah pamenang A' Design Award Gangsa, sabuah pangakuan nan sangaik bapresti nan dibarikan ka rancangan nan cemerlang nan dicirikan dek kreativitas, kacerdikan jo kabijaksanaan. Pamenang Gangsa adolah karya nan cukuik mahir jo kreatif sacaro mangesankan nan mamastikan pangalaman nan luas, imajinasi jo kacerdikan parancangnyo. Samara Meja Kopi dipaokan manjadi bando nan sangaik dihormati, dikagumi jo disayangi, nan profesional jo inovatif sacaro nampak. Rancangan nan manang Gangsa iko mamuek praktik tabaik dalam seni, ilimu, rancangan jo teknologi jo cemerlang dalam parhatian ka rincian. Samara Meja Kopi mamanuhi kaparluan jo elok, manyantuah karinduan, mamikaik parasaan jo manarik raso ingin tahu.

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.