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Arms Buitenligstoel by Cameron Smith

Arms Buitenligstoel by Cameron Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Brons in Tuin- en Buitenmeubels Ontwerp Competition Category.


BronsBuitenmeubels· 2022

Arms Buitenligstoel

by Cameron Smith

Client: Furniture Smith

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Buitenmeubels Category

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The Design

About Arms Buitenligstoel

Book Text: Arms is een buitenligstoel ontworpen voor comfort en sociale interactie. Het frame is gemaakt van poedergecoat aluminiumplaat, en vier teakhouten latten zijn in het frame verwerkt om een genest uiterlijk te creëren. De latten zijn verwijderbaar voor eenvoudige reiniging en onderhoud. Sleuven in het frame zorgen ervoor dat opgevangen water kan afvoeren en bieden extra ventilatie om te drogen. De gebogen poten verkorten de totale lengte, waardoor de stoel in kleinere ruimtes past dan ligstoelen met rechte poten. Een optioneel kussen van buitenstof kan worden toegevoegd voor extra comfort.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Arms Buitenligstoel is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Brons, een hoogst prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan uitstekende ontwerpen die zich onderscheiden door creativiteit, vindingrijkheid en scherpzinnigheid. Winnaars in Brons zijn ruimschoots vaardige en opvallend creatieve artefacten die de grote ervaring, verbeelding en het vernuft van hun ontwerpers bevestigen. Arms Buitenligstoel wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerd, bewonderd en gekoesterd object te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Brons heeft gewonnen, verwerkt de beste praktijken in kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie en is uitstekend door zijn aandacht voor detail. Arms Buitenligstoel bevredigt schitterend behoeften, raakt verlangens, charmeert gevoelens en spreekt de nieuwsgierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The Arms lounge chair is a short lounge chair with bent legs designed for comfort and social interactions with others. The shorter length compared to straight legged lounge chairs allows it to fit in tighter spaces more comfortably.

The use of powder coated aluminum and teak provide ample protection to the elements in an outdoor environment. Slots in the sheet metal frame allow captured water to drain and add ventilation for drying.
Dimensions & Packaging
700 mm wide x 1450 mm deep x 800 mm tall
Tags
modern teak outdoor chaise lounge chair
Production Technology
The frame is fabricated in sheet aluminum and powder coated with various color options. The teak slats fit interior to the frame and can be easily removed for cleaning and maintenance.

With teak finishes in natural or weathered and multiple color options for the frame, the Arms lounge chair provides flexibility to fit any outdoor environment. An optional fabric cushion provides added comfort and flexibility to create looks to match any environment.
Design Challenge
Wood expands and swells when used in an outdoor setting where sheet aluminum is fairly consistent. The leg attachment to the frame was engineered to account for the teak swelling. A post is welded to the frame that runs in a hole in the center of the leg. The leg is secured with epoxy from the center so that it can swell within the aluminum frame.
Research
An ergonomic model was created that allows for adjustment of length and angle of the seat, leg, back and lumbar. Adjusting the angles and length of the components allowed for the geometry to be tested by various users for maximum comfort.
Inspiration
The Arms outdoor lounge chair gains inspiration from the feeling of peace and relaxation. The design was conceived and sketched while overlooking a couple resting on the beach. The angled back legs relate to a human form reminiscent of a person sitting on the ground leaning back with their weight on their arms. The mood at the beach is energetic yet relaxed and social and the form of the Arms Lounger reflects those characteristics.
Project Duration
The first sketch was created in February 2019. The prototypes were completed August 2021
Operation Flow
Teak slats are inset to the aluminum frame to create a nested look. The four teak slats are removable for easy cleaning and maintenance. An optional cushion with outdoor fabric can be added to increase comfort.
Patents
Patent Pending
Team Members
Cameron Smith
Adam Smith
Ilia Timonin
Image Credits
MeaganWest photographer

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