Modello 09 Icpalli by Cass Saldanha is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Caltlapechtli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

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Modello 09 Icpalli

by Cass Saldanha

Client: SAL+Co

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Caltlapechtli Category

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The Design

About Modello 09 Icpalli

Modernismo Brasil ihuan Tropicalismo ipan ce tonacayo geometrico. Ica tlahtolli melahuac ihuan tlachihualtzintli monamictli, Modello 09 quipia ce diseño nepantlahtli quichihua ce ixiptlayotl xolochicolli quinamiqui icpaliztli, xocpalmeh, cuechtli ihuan mahpilmeh ipan ce yuhcatzintli ohui. Tlachihualiz ica cuahuitl chicahuac teca Birmano, tepoztli coztic ihuan tlatzontli acatl, in tlachihualiztli cualli quineltoca machiyomeh ihuan temolhuilimeh iuhquin tlamahuizolemachiotl in tlachihualli iyolica.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl

Modello 09 Icpalli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Modello 09 Icpalli ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Modello 09 Icpalli quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Modello 09 is a celebration of mobili brasiliani.
With straight lines and geometric construction, the chair holds a suspension form that creates an illusionary loop connecting seat, legs, back and arms in a unique manner. Selected material combination of solid Burmese hardwood teak, brass and cane webbing supports a resistant and strong build.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 610mm
Depth 787mm
Height 660mm
Seat Height (front) 355mm
Seat Height (back) 255mm
Tags: chair, teak, lounge, seating, wood, brazilian
Production Technology: Following a relatively simple choice of materials, Modello 09 build consists of a combination of rough hardwood, cane fiber and brass. The teak wood is responsible for the overall structure and form character, the angles and geometric shapes balances the warmth of the wood while Brass bars adds technical bond to the structure and the obvious nod to gold as a premium material to balance with a natural wood. The cane webbing, gives to the composition a natural, handmade personality. It’s also an aesthetic element borrowed from Mobiliario Brasileiro broadly used on Latin American furniture design.

Because of the oiled nature of teak wood, the construct is carefully built with epoxy glue, notches and sockets, finished with basic a special mixture of Bees Wax and Teak Oil. Burmese Teak is globally cultivated and all materials on this project are sourced locally.

The result is a curious straight angled shape, without obvious structural support in the backend of the arms while still building a solid contour with improved usability and ergonomics.
Inspiration: Brazilian Modernism, Tropicalism in a geometric body. Modello 09 is an ode to designers like Isay Winfield, Carlos Motta and Lina Bo Bardi. Materials and manufacturing process are based on a philosophy of environmental respect and handcraft love. We uniquely embrace marks and bruises as badges of honor of nature and the natural aspects of the materials. Modello 09 is an example of limited edition artwork.
Team Members: Cass Saldanha