Haleiwa Stoel by Melissa Mae Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Zilver in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
ZilverMeubels· 2020
Haleiwa Stoel
Client: Beyond Function
A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Meubels Category
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About Haleiwa Stoel
De Haleiwa weeft duurzaam rotan in golvende rondingen en geeft een uitgesproken silhouet. De natuurlijke materialen zijn een eerbetoon aan de ambachtelijke traditie in de Filippijnen, opnieuw gemaakt voor de huidige tijd. Gekoppeld of gebruikt als statement-stuk, de veelzijdigheid van het ontwerp zorgt ervoor dat deze stoel zich aanpast aan verschillende stijlen. Door een balans te creëren tussen vorm en functie, gratie en kracht, architectuur en design, is de Haleiwa even comfortabel als mooi.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Zilver
Haleiwa Stoel is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. Haleiwa Stoel wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Haleiwa Stoel is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Legacy meets contemporary. Grace meets strength. Sweeping curves seamlessly merge with striking lines. Rattan, a pliant material commonly used in indigenous Philippine furniture, gets a modern upgrade when paired with a solid metal frame. This chair's form and weave pay tribute to the rich history of the material and the artisans that have crafted pieces from it, while breaking away from tradition just enough to create a statement.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 640mm width x 850mm depth x 830mm height
- Tags
- haleiwa, chair, rattan, woven, handmade, indigenous
- Production Technology
- Rattan is a sustainable material commonly used for weaving due to its durability. A cantilever design would not have been practical, and thus metal framing was used to add stability. As a nod to the handwoven rattan, the metal was manually bent to shape.
- Design Challenge
- Stability was a key concern. The width of the legs that connect the base to the seat posed a challenge. The design of a triangular base was the solution that balanced the structural and aesthetic. Internal support placement also posed a challenge since the design shows all of its skeletal composition. The supports had to be created and then strategically located in order to maximize stability, while being as inconspicuous as possible.
- Research
- The research focus for the Haleiwa was on the balance and stability based on its unconventional form. The optimum placements of supports and dimensions of elements were studied and tested throughout the prototyping period.
- Inspiration
- This piece was inspired by the concept of balance. The balance between strength and fluidity, modern and traditional, complexity and simplicity.
- Project Duration
- The chair was conceptualized in August 2019 and prototype finished October 2019. Designed and manufactured in Manila, Philippines
- Operation Flow
- The chair is wide enough for the user to sit comfortably in any position. Cushions are also provided for additional ease and comfort without distracting from the visual impact.
- Team Members
- Melissa Mae Tan
- Image Credits
- All images: Photographer Berwin Coroza, 2020
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