God's Math Ntchito Yaikulu: Kabati by Michael Potter is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Fenicha Competition Category.
ChitsuloFenicha· 2021
God's Math Ntchito Yaikulu: Kabati
Client: P Squared Innovations
Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Fenicha Category
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About God's Math Ntchito Yaikulu: Kabati
Malemba a Buku: God's Math ndi kabati yoyambitsidwa ndi zithunzithunzi za masamu zomwe zimapezeka mu chilengedwe. Chiwonetsero cha Fibonacci spiral ndicho chinthu chachikulu pakupanga, ndipo chazunguliridwa ndi golden ratio komanso bwalo. Spiral imamangidwa ngati chomangira chachitsulo chowombedwa chomwe chimachirikiza ndikudutsa mthupi la matabwa. Kabatiyi ili ndi zitseko ziwiri ndi zipinda zitatu, ndipo ili ndi msinkhu wosankhidwa kuti ikhale yosavuta kugwiritsa ntchito. Matabwa a Rosewood, birdseye maple ndi cocobolo veneer amachepetsa kuchuluka kwa matabwa olimba omwe amafunikira. Kabatiyi ili ndi mulingo wa 1219 mm m'lifupi, 508 mm m'kuya ndi 1981 mm m'litali.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award
God's Math Ntchito Yaikulu: Kabati ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. God's Math Ntchito Yaikulu: Kabati akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. God's Math Ntchito Yaikulu: Kabati amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- God's Math successfully melds multiple reoccurring mathematical phenomena in nature into an aesthetically pleasing and fully functional interplay of these phenomena, with the Fibonacci Spiral serving as the central design element, surrounded by the Golden Ratio and the divine circle. A fully functional cabinet seemingly floats in an ergonomically optimized location on a piece which is as interesting to look at as it is efficient and practical in its use - Much the same way nature finds order out of chaos.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 1219 mm x Depth 508 mm x Height 1981 mm
- Tags
- Fibonacci, mid-century modern, cabinet, metal, veneer, God, math
- Production Technology
- Project included welding, woodworking and advanced lamination techniques. Rosewood, birdseye maple and Cocobolo were veneer laminates to ensure a sustainable design. Custom forms and creative veneering processes required for both scale and non-linear faces of the piece.
- Design Challenge
- In order for the spiral to accurately represent the Fibonacci Spiral, the mathematical elements were scaled up and represented by the steel welded superstructure. The spiral itself is three distinct components: veneers bent around a form, pressed in a form, and laminated carved pieces of wood. Tangentially related, incorporation of the steel structure into the spiral as it sits within and extending through the spiral.
- Research
- Research conducted on both advanced methods for lamination and the recurring mathematical phenomenons found in nature. A great deal of time was spent pondering how to create an aesthetically pleasing and fully functional interplay of these phenomenons, with the Fibonacci Spiral serving as the central design element. Some experiments were run on stability of laminates for such a large and heavy piece, as well as veneering outside curves.
- Inspiration
- The repeating order in our universe, from galaxies to microorganisms shows repeating patterns which can be demonstrated through mathematics. Italian mathematician, Leonardo of Pisa, wrote about this in 1202 in his book, Liber Abaci. The golden ratio is another recurring mathematical ratio which has captured the attention of some of the greatest minds in history. No design referencing God’s math would be replete without the divinity represented by the circle.
- Project Duration
- Project began in November, 2019 in Greenville, SC and finished in April, 2020. Currently stored in studio.
- Operation Flow
- working cabinet with two doors and three compartments.
- Team Members
- Michael Potter
- Image Credits
- All images credited/edited by Seth Hunt, EP+Co
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