Rebloom Модульчлагдсан Гадаа Хүрээ by Victor Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Төмөр шагнал in Тогтвортой бүтээгдэхүүн, төсөл ба ногоон дизайн Competition Category.
ТөмөрТогтвортой бүтээгдэхүүн· 2023
Rebloom Модульчлагдсан Гадаа Хүрээ
by Victor Wu
Client: Leafer Circular Design
A' Design Award Төмөр шагнал Winner in Тогтвортой бүтээгдэхүүн Category
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The Design
About Rebloom Модульчлагдсан Гадаа Хүрээ
Тайваний цахилгаан түгээх эд ангиуд нь өндөр өртөгтэй бөгөөд байгаль орчны хүчин зүйлээс шалтгаалан байнга солих шаардлагатай байдаг. reBloom нь ашиглалтаас хасагдсан хөндлөвчийг хамгийн бага боловсруулалтаар бат бөх гадаа хүрээ болгон өөрчлөх шийдлийг санал болгож байна. Модульчлагдсан загвар нь хялбархан дасан зохицох, өргөтгөх, эд ангиудыг солих боломжийг олгодог бөгөөд ингэснээр дахин боловсруулахаас өмнө эд ангиудын ашиглалтын хугацаа хамгийн их байх болно. reBloom-ийн тусламжтайгаар та найдвартай, цаг агаарт тэсвэртэй дэд бүтцийг хангахын зэрэгцээ хог хаягдлыг бууруулж, зардлыг хэмнэх боломжтой.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Төмөр шагнал
Rebloom Модульчлагдсан Гадаа Хүрээ нь A' Design Award Төмөр шагналын ялагч бөгөөд сайн зохиогдсон бүтээлээс хүлээгддэг мэргэжлийн болон үйлдвэрлэлийн шаардлагыг хангасан сайн загварт олгодог нэр хүндтэй хүлээн зөвшөөрөлт юм. Төмөр ялагчид бүтээгчдийнхээ агуу ур чадвар, өндөр мэргэшил, мэргэжилтний ойлголт, бүтээлч чадавхийг харуулдаг. Rebloom Модульчлагдсан Гадаа Хүрээ нь өндөр үнэлэгдсэн, биширсэн, хайрласан, практик, шинэлэг бүтээл байх болно гэж хүлээгддэг. Төмөр шагнал хүртсэн энэ загвар нь салбарын шилдэг туршлагыг нэгтгэж, мэдлэг, авьяастай холбогдсон чадварлаг техникийн шинж чанартай. Rebloom Модульчлагдсан Гадаа Хүрээ нь нухацтай байдлаараа хүндлэгддэг бөгөөд амьдралын чанарыг сайжруулж, дэлхийг илүү сайхан газар болгоход туслахаар зохиогдсон.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Due to humidity, typhoons, and earthquakes, Taiwan's power distribution relies on costly crossarm components regularly exchanged every decade.
reBloom extends the lifecycle of these decommissioned components by transforming them into sturdy and weather resistant outdoor frames, with little processing or additional parts. reBloom's modular design also means it is highly adaptable, extendable, and allows for easy part replacement - all of which further maximize component life before recycling. - Dimensions & Packaging
- The inherent dimensions and features of the decommissioned utility crossarm components were integrated to reduce additional processing and material consumption.
Specs of the original crossarm components used in a reBloom set (mm): (a) 2.5 crossarms, hollow square beam 1800 x 750 x 750 (THK 2.5), (b) 8 crossarm braces, 800 x 400 (THK 6), and (c) 12 sets of square nuts and square head bolts, 25 x 25 x 100.
Dimensions of a reBloom section (mm): 825.5 (each section adds 737.5) x 1223.5 x 800 x 75mm. - Tags
- circular economy, modular, decommissioned materials, joinery, fence, outdoor, frame, galvanized steel, product life, material lifespan
- Production Technology
- The crossarm components that reBloom utilizes are made from hollow, hot-dip galvanized steel beams, and have standardized dimensions and holes (punched via mass-production CNC machines). Little further processing is required to produce a reBloom set beyond some welding, bolt shortening, and assembly - especially when the reBloom design is incorporated during initial crossarm production (adding a few new holes). The standardized and modular design means it is easy to combine the decommissioned components into new forms, such as a fence, furniture structure, etc.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest design challenge overcome in reBloom was the integration of the square head bolts.
Small and uncommon, it would be wasteful to create a single-use tool for their tightening. The final design includes a simple 'n'-shaped piece that doubles to help users with the last few twists as well as to lock the structure. Additionally challenging was calculating the position of the crossarms' original holes such that the crossarm braces can be evenly spaced and require the least processing. - Research
- We sought to design a second life for utility crossarm components, which are regularly decommissioned decades before degradation due to regulations.
Consulted factories told us that the material doesn't easily bend and that welding nullifies its weather resistance. We observed that mass production also required modularization and using existing specs. After brainstorming, we tested different joinery methods. The final design was praised by the utility company and showcased in several exhibits. - Inspiration
- While on a visit to a utility company's waste stockpiles, we were struck by the prevalence of square head bolts, which are rarely seen in daily life. We wondered if making the format more accessible would give these discarded parts a chance to be reborn. This led us to create reBloom, a modular and adaptable design that extends the lifespan of various decommissioned components. Within reBloom, an ‘n’-shaped piece was designed to be both a wrench for the square head bolts and play an integral part of the final structure.
- Project Duration
- The project started in September 2020 and finished in January 2021 in Tainan, Taiwan. Afterwards, a physical exhibition and presentation was held in Taipei in May 2021 and Kaohsiung in March 2022.
- Operation Flow
- Due to the rarity of square head bolts nowadays, most people would lack the tools needed to install reBloom. This issue was solved with the inclusion of an 'n'-shaped piece that functions as an easily-held wrench during installation, and lastly integrates into the final structure as a lock between each reBloom frame segment. This design makes it easy for any person to build reBloom.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Victor Wu, 2020.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Craig Bossley, Scenario, 2021.
Image #2: Victor Wu, Prototyping, 2020.
Image #3: Craig Bossley, Joint Closeup, 2021.
Image #4: Willy Chao, Setup, 2021.
Image #5: Victor Wu, Scenario Closeup, 2021.
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