Dihedral Ntchito Yaikulu: Mpando Wopumulira by Rakeem Bradshaw is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Fenicha Competition Category.
ChitsuloFenicha· 2023
Dihedral Ntchito Yaikulu: Mpando Wopumulira
Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Fenicha Category
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About Dihedral Ntchito Yaikulu: Mpando Wopumulira
Malemba a Bukhu: Dihedral ndi mpando wopumulira wopangidwa kuchokera ku mawonekedwe a geometric ndi zigawo zofanana. Kapangidwe kake kamaphatikiza mawonekedwe a hexagon wamba ndi wozama kuti athandizire pa mpando ndi msana. Hexagon idasankhidwa chifukwa mawonekedwewa amapezeka mu chilengedwe ndipo amapanga zomangamanga zolimba komanso zofanana. Masitayelo amakono a m'zaka za m'ma 1900 pakati adakhudza mawonekedwe oyera a mpandowu. Dihedral amapangidwa ndi mtengo wolimba wa rubberwood wokongoletsedwa ndi utoto wa walnut brown ndipo wakutidwa ndi zikopa zopanga (faux leather) pamwamba pa thonje lofewa (foam padding). Mpando wopumulirawu ndi wopangidwa kuti ugwiritsidwe ntchito mkati mwa nyumba kokha.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award
Dihedral Ntchito Yaikulu: Mpando Wopumulira 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. Dihedral Ntchito Yaikulu: Mpando Wopumulira 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. Dihedral Ntchito Yaikulu: Mpando Wopumulira 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
- The Dihedral chair is composed of striking geometric shapes with multiple symmetrical components that gives it a bold shape and sticks out to the human eye. Following form and function, the lounge chair simultaneously embraces it’s regular and irregular hexagonal design to support the seat and back rest.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 558mm x Depth 762mm x Height 762mm
- Tags
- Furniture, lounge chair, wood, modern, seating, Dihedral chair, furniture design, design
- Production Technology
- The choice of materials were selected purposefully to create a high contrast that displays its unique design, while also considering its economic and sustainability impacts. The chair is constructed from solid rubberwood with walnut brown finish, and is upholstered in faux leather and padded with foam.
- Design Challenge
- Finding a solution to merge some of the regular and concave hexagonal shapes without compromising comfort and aesthetics was a sure feat in complexity. I had to explore the necessary cutting requirements for wood milling as there are a number of simple, yet complex geometries with merging the left, right, and back leg with the seat frame.
- Research
- The initial goal of the Dihedral chair was to create a simplistic yet elegant design based off of the hexagon, which is one of nature's strongest shapes. The initial research was an iterative process that focused on symmetry, form, and pushing the essence of what makes a lounge chair. The process consisted of free sketches, real scale modeling, and 3D printing.
- Inspiration
- The Dihedral chair is heavily influenced by mid-century modern styles to create an aesthetically clean look, while simultaneously merging geometric shapes to create a structural and practical design. The base shape of the Dihedral chair is inspired by hexagons, which can often be found in nature and can be used to build strong and regular structures.
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2023 in Houston, TX, USA and finished in February 2023.
- Operation Flow
- Due to the choice of materials the chair is designed for indoor use only and is not suitable for wet and humid conditions outside. The selected material is very moisture absorbent and direct contact with water should be avoided to extend its life cycle
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