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Galaktika Armchair

A' Design Award 2018 Silver Winner in Furniture Design

14 April 2018

Galaktika Armchair by Vasil Velchev
Galaktika Armchair by Vasil Velchev
Galaktika Armchair by Vasil Velchev
Galaktika Armchair by Vasil Velchev
Galaktika Armchair by Vasil Velchev

Vasil Velchev · CLIENT: MAGMA graphics

Galaktika is an armchair designed especially for airport VIP lounges or public spaces where people need to spend more time and their staying have to be comfortable. This armchair has double function. It can be used either for sitting or resting. Depending on your needs you can choose one of the two position. The upper bar is rotatable and can be used to attach electronic devices.

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Unique Properties
This armchair has double function. It can be used either for sitting or resting. It is designed especially for airport vip lounges. Depending on your needs you can choose one of the two position. The upper bar is rotatble and can be used to attach electronic devices.
Dimensions & Packaging
Height - 1270 mm, Length - 1290 mm, Width - 1130 mm.
Tags
Galaktika, Arimchair, Airport, VIP, Lounge, Furniture, Chair, Vasil, Velchev
Production Technology
The metal bars are chrome plated or powder coated, steel legs, wooden half spherical part covered with leather. Internal zone - soft material plus velvet.
Design Challenge
Switching mechanism is the biggest challenge in this project.
Project Duration
3 months, location Bulgaria.
Operation Flow
The chair can switch positions - sitting and resting. The upper bar is rotatable and can be used to attach electronic devices.
Research
Research was about avoiding similarities with existing products. Finding solution for accomplish the double function.
Inspiration
The aim was to produce an attractive and at the same time functional armchair for public spaces and especially airports where there furniture most common is used for rest. Design is based completely on the spherical shapes.
Image Credits
All images created by Vasil Velchev.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Vasil Velchev.

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