Bam Klein Bank by Xie Fengcou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Brons in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
BronsMeubels· 2026
Bam Klein Bank
by Xie Fengcou
Client: Lionhan Home Design Co.,Ltd.
A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Meubels Category
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About Bam Klein Bank
Bam Klein is een bank geïnspireerd op de topologische vorm van de Kleinfles. De zitting, rugleuning en armleuningen zijn vormgegeven als één doorlopend gebogen oppervlak, waardoor het gebruikelijke onderscheid tussen binnen- en buitenkant verdwijnt. Het interne frame combineert samengesteld hout met versterkt staal, terwijl kussens van hoogveerkrachtig schuim en een stoffen bekleding ergonomische ondersteuning bieden. Slanke, zwart gepoedercoate stalen poten geven de bank een licht uiterlijk en houden de constructie stabiel. De uit één stuk vervaardigde constructie vermindert spanning op de verbindingen en verbetert de duurzaamheid.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Brons
Bam Klein Bank 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. Bam Klein Bank 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. Bam Klein Bank 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
- This project reinterprets the topological Klein bottle into a continuous one-piece curved surface that merges backrest and armrests. The seamless geometry eliminates conventional interior exterior distinctions, redefining furniture boundaries. Its lightweight visual presence, slender metal legs, ergonomic curvature, and structurally balanced framework integrate conceptual innovation with functional stability and refined contemporary aesthetics.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- This project measures 2400 mm, 950 mm, 720 mm with a seat height of 420 mm and leg height of 180 mm. Its frame combines engineered wood and reinforced steel, cushions are high-resilience foam, and upholstery is premium fabric. Weighing approximately 85 kg with a 300 kg load capacity, it is packaged in protective wrap and reinforced export cartons for safe delivery.
- Tags
- Topological Design, Klein Bottle Inspiration, Sculptural Sofa, Continuous Surface, Contemporary Furniture, Ergonomic Innovation, Lightweight Structure, Interdisciplinary Design, Modern Living
- Production Technology
- The sofa utilizes precision-molded internal framing to achieve a continuous curved profile. High-resilience polyurethane foam ensures ergonomic support, while premium upholstery enhances tactile comfort. Slender black powder-coated steel legs provide structural reinforcement. The monolithic construction minimizes joint stress, improving durability and load distribution while maintaining formal fluidity.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was transforming a mathematically infinite surface into a manufacturable and stable structure. Balancing visual lightness with structural integrity required advanced internal framing solutions. Production constraints, material flexibility limits, and ergonomic validation posed technical obstacles. The breakthrough lay in integrating topology, engineering logic, and human comfort within a feasible industrial system.
- Research
- This interdisciplinary research translated topological concepts into ergonomic furniture using geometry analysis, parametric modeling, Cad prototyping, and comfort testing. User trials validated curvature support and structural balance, demonstrating that mathematical abstraction can enhance both comfort and aesthetic appeal, providing insights that influence contemporary furniture design and commercial differentiation.
- Inspiration
- The design draws inspiration from the Klein bottle's infinite surface, where inside and outside merge into a continuous entity. This topological paradox inspired an exploration of spatial continuity in furniture. Motivated by interdisciplinary integration between mathematics and product design, the project transforms abstract geometry into ergonomic form, redefining how the human body engages with domestic space.
- Project Duration
- The project started in April 2025 and finished in August 2025 in China.
- Operation Flow
- Users interact intuitively by sitting or reclining along the continuous curved surface. The form gently supports the back and arms without rigid edges, encouraging relaxed postures. Elevated by slender legs, the sofa appears light while remaining stable. Its unified structure allows the body to feel embraced yet unrestricted, enhancing comfort and spatial openness.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Xie Fengcou, Bam Klein, 2025.
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