Hopper Icpalli by Takashi Niwa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse in Caltlapechtli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

BronseCaltlapechtli· 2022

Hopper Icpalli

by Takashi Niwa

Client: Takashi Niwa

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse Winner in Caltlapechtli Category

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The Design

About Hopper Icpalli

Hopper ce icpalli quauhtica chīhualli tlanahuatilli īpampa yōllōpachihuiliztli nemachtīlōni. In ōme-coyāhuac tlamamalhuāztli īhuān nēci-neīxcuitīlli quipalēhuia in yōllōpachihuiliztli īhuān quimaca in icpalli ce panōni ihyōtl. Ēyi in tlacoyoncān in nēci-neīxcuitīlli mo-yahualōh in ōncān in tonacayo quimatoca in icpalli, in oncē tēn tlātēntli mocāhua ihqui quinēztia in mochi nēci-neīxcuitīlli. In tlanacaztlatzin cuālacatecpachōlli mocuepa cuālnezqui mācehuallo īhuān cuitlapan-tlapechtli. In machiyōtl mocehuia īhuān machiyōtl mopalēhuia quinnehnehuilia in cocoltic īhuān chicāhualiztli tlanexoc. In ītechicāuhcāyō mochīuh ica mācuīlli-māhuīztlī CNC tequitilizmāchiyōtl īhuān zātēpan monechicoh ica māitl.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse

Hopper Icpalli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli tlachihualli in motenehua ipampa yancuic tlamantli, tlamatiliztli ihuan ixtlamatiliztli. In quicuicah Bronse ca tlachihualli in quipia toltecayotl ihuan quinextia in cenca miac nemiliztli ihuan tlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Hopper Icpalli ca tlazohtli tlamantli, mahuiztic ihuan cualli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Bronse quipia cualli toltecayotl ihuan quitta in tlen tepiton. Hopper Icpalli quipaquiltia in tlacah ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia in intlanequiliz.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The double curved wood frame with customized profile ensures comfort while also enhancing the dynamic form of the chair. The profile has its three corners filletted where the body is in contact with the chair. On the other hand, one strong edge still remains to highlight the overall gesture and appears with higher contrast under the lighting effect.
Dimensions & Packaging: 550 x 645 x 800
Tags: furniture, chair, ergonomic, wood
Production Technology: With high quality requirement and subtle details, the chair’s parts were made using 5 axis CNC for finishing accuration. A technician with 20 years of experience in craftsmanship then worked to assemble these parts and details together.
Design Challenge: It was a challenge to ensure structure and rigidity with the chair’s significant curves and incline without losing the purity of the form. Various testing took place to study different relationships between front legs and back legs’ curve and angle. Supporting structural frames and joints were then added underneath the seat to ensure stability.
Research: Throughout the design process, there were many studies on the overall form to reveal strong gestures with simplicity. After multiple iterations of the leg and frame profile, a scale model was 3d printed for mock up before sending the final design to the factory.
Inspiration: Hopper Chair with its reclined ergonomics invites the users to sit back and relax. The signature double curves form an energizing and friendly gesture, which recalls a joyful spirit of hopping. When not in use, Hopper Chair is still a spark of joy in the space.
Project Duration: The project was designed in Hanoi, Vietnam in May 2021 and finished in Binh Duong, Vietnam in February 2022
Operation Flow: With a welcoming gesture, Hopper Chair offers its user to relax with comfort. The reclined angle with a smooth curve turns into pleasant armrests and backrests. The double curved frame is designed to give light and open feelings with resting and support panels, which also enhance structural stability.
Team Members: Takashi Niwa
Image Credits: Naoto Ohike