Little Thunder Kerusi Berlengan by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Perak in Reka Bentuk Perabot Competition Category.
PerakPerabot· 2020
Little Thunder Kerusi Berlengan
Client: Briant Sellerie
A' Design Award Perak Winner in Perabot Category
Verified Award Winner
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About Little Thunder Kerusi Berlengan
Little Thunder ialah sebuah kerusi berlengan yang direka untuk kediaman dan tempat kerja. Strukturnya berasaskan bentuk gerbang lengkung, iaitu bentuk separuh silinder yang telah digunakan dalam seni bina sejak zaman purba. Bentuk gerbang lengkung ini memberikan kekuatan kepada kerusi berlengan sambil menggunakan bahan secara jimat. Tempat duduk dan tempat sandaran ditambah pada bentuk lengkung asas ini. Kerusi berlengan ini diperbuat daripada panel kayu berbilang lapisan yang dibentuk dalam acuan besar. Permukaannya boleh dilakuer dalam pelbagai warna atau disaluti dengan venir kayu walnut. Kerusi berlengan ini berukuran 800 mm lebar, 630 mm dalam dan 730 mm tinggi.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Perak
Little Thunder Kerusi Berlengan ialah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengiktirafan yang sangat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk bertaraf tinggi, indah dan mengagumkan. Pemenang Perak ialah karya yang amat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan kepakaran, bakat dan ketajaman fikiran yang luar biasa pereka bentuknya. Little Thunder Kerusi Berlengan diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, contoh teladan, sangat profesional dan sangat inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini ialah ciptaan yang sangat ketara dan dikagumi yang memberi manfaat kepada dan memajukan batas seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi. Little Thunder Kerusi Berlengan ialah ciptaan yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif dan mencetuskan rasa hairan serta kagum.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This armchair employs a vault shape, which is one of the most robust structure possible with these materials. It also is highly decorative – examples of this architecture can be found going back to antiquity. Little Thunder’s timeless design means it will be a prized piece for years, isn't it the hallmark of a truly environmentally and social responsible design ?
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width : 800 mm, depth : 630 mm, Height : 730 mm.
- Tags
- Armchair, arch, vault, wood, Little Thunder.
- Production Technology
- After making the foundational decision to adopt an vault structure, the design process progressed rather quickly. The fine-tuning process was meticulous, as we had to account for ergonomic factors. The manufacturing process requires specific skills, including multi-layer wood panels using large moulds. The suggested model is lacquered (with several colour options) or uses walnut wood veneer.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to design a furniture item, visually powerful enough to represent the diversification strategy of the company. It had to be manufactured in small series, ideally by one or several craftsmen.
- Research
- This armchair was developed for business and home uses. It will fit perfectly in an office or waiting room setting as well as in a living room or home office.
- Inspiration
- The Little Thunder armchair was born of our desire to create a very geometrically stable seat while using materials rigorously. The idea of a half-cylinder soon became obvious because its structure is so effective. Simply adding a seat and backrest to the basic shape can bring the same strong sensations as a summer thunderstorm.
- Project Duration
- We first began designing this armchair about a year and a half ago (in early 2018). After a number of sketches and 3D-printed scale models, we adjusted the shape to best suit ergonomic seating positions.
The study and production of the laminated timber armchair were done in Chambéry (Savoy), France. - Operation Flow
- This armchair is designed to create a visual impact on its environment. Its shapes and geometric curves give it a highly graphical and surprising character. The lines crisscross but never clash, after numerous attempts to find a clean, comfortable result. Several finishes are offered to best match your desired indoor decoration.
Finally, further studies have yielded versions with wider armrests and strengthened, decorative bases.
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