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Arms Utendørs loungestol by Cameron Smith

Arms Utendørs loungestol by Cameron Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award i Bronse in Hage- og Utemøbeldesign Competition Category.


BronseUtemøbler· 2022

Arms Utendørs loungestol

by Cameron Smith

Client: Furniture Smith

A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Utemøbler Category

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The Design

About Arms Utendørs loungestol

Arms er en utendørs loungestol designet for komfort og sosialt samvær. Rammen er laget av pulverlakkert aluminiumsplate, og fire teaklister er satt inn i rammen for å skape et innfelt utseende. Listene er avtakbare for enkel rengjøring og vedlikehold. Spor i rammen lar oppsamlet vann renne av og gir ventilasjon for tørking. De bøyde bena forkorter den totale lengden, slik at stolen passer inn i trangere rom enn loungestoler med rette ben. En valgfri pute i utendørsstoff kan legges til for ekstra komfort.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronse

Arms Utendørs loungestol er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. Arms Utendørs loungestol forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. Arms Utendørs loungestol tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

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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