Little Thunder Tlahpalcuauhicpalli by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Caltlapechtli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
IztacteocuitlatlCaltlapechtli· 2020
Little Thunder Tlahpalcuauhicpalli
Client: Briant Sellerie
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Caltlapechtli Category
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About Little Thunder Tlahpalcuauhicpalli
Little Thunder ce tlahpalcuauhicpalli tlen omochiuh inpampa in calmeh ihuan in tequitiloyan. In inecuiltonol motlalia ipan ce cuauhtapaltic, ce tlahco-mimiltic tlachiuhtli tlen motequiuhtia ipan calchiuhtiliztli desde ye huehcauh. In cuauhtapaltic quimaca chicahualiztli in tlahpalcuauhicpalli ihuanya achi tepiton quitequitiuh in tlamantli. Ce tlaicpaltlaliloni ihuan ce cuitlapamitl mocecemachtia ipan in achto cuecueltic tlachiuhtli. In tlahpalcuauhicpalli mochihua ica miec-tlapepechtli cuauhamatl tlen momana ipan hueyi tlatlaliloni. In ixco huel motlapalhuia ica miec tlapalli nozo motlaquentia ica walnut ehuayotl. In tlahpalcuauhicpalli quipia 800 mm ipan ipatlahuaca, 630 mm ipan ihueyaca ihuan 730 mm ipan iahcocayo.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl
Little Thunder Tlahpalcuauhicpalli 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 Little Thunder Tlahpalcuauhicpalli ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Little Thunder Tlahpalcuauhicpalli quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.
Behind the Design
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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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