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Corner Mpando wa Sofa by Wei Gong- Beijing Forestry University

Corner Mpando wa Sofa by Wei Gong- Beijing Forestry University is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Fenicha Competition Category.


ChitsuloFenicha· 2025

Corner Mpando wa Sofa

by Wei Gong- Beijing Forestry University

Client: Beijing Forestry University

Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Fenicha Category

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The Design

About Corner Mpando wa Sofa

Corner ndi mpando wa sofa wopangidwa kuti agwiritsidwe ntchito m'nyumba komanso m'malo a anthu onse. Choyendetsera chake chimapangidwa ndi mtengo wa ash ndipo chimasonkhanitsidwa pogwiritsa ntchito njira zakale za mortise ndi tenon. Njira zowumitsa, kunyezimiritsa ndi kupenta zimagwiritsidwa ntchito kuti kulimba kwake kuwonjezeke. Zofewa zoyikamo ndi nsalu yophimba zimaphatikizidwa ndi choyendetsera cha mtengo. Zogoneka manja zamakona atatu zolimba zimasiyana ndi mawonekedwe ozungulira a upholstery. Kupindika kwa mpando, ngodya yotsetsereka ya msana, ndi kutalika kwa zogoneka manja zimatsatira mfundo za ergonomics. Mpandowu uli ndi muyeso wa mamilimita 630 kutalika, 700 m'lifupi, ndi 840 kutalika.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award

Corner Mpando wa Sofa 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. Corner Mpando wa Sofa 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. Corner Mpando wa Sofa amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
This sofa chair subtly integrates art, comfort, and practicality. Its hard triangular armrests, and soft upholstery with rounded contours, create a striking contrast, unique, modern and recognizable. Following ergonomic principles, the product perfectly fits the human body to alleviate fatigue from prolonged sitting. It well meets the demands of modern homes and public spaces for aesthetic appeal and comfort.
Dimensions & Packaging
630mm*700mm*840mm
Tags
indoor sofa chair, ergonomics, aesthetic balance, rational aesthetics, wooden structure
Production Technology
- The frame made of premium ash wood adopts traditional mortise and tenon joints to ensure stability, with drying, polishing, and painting processes used to enhance durability and aesthetic appeal.
- The upholstery consisting of the padding and covering, combined with the wooden frame, creates a stylish chair that is both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable.
Design Challenge
The challenge was how to achieve a harmonious unity of practicality, comfort, and art. To address that, the sofa chair marries simple, clear lines with soft curved surfaces, giving a unique visual aesthetic and improving comfort of use. Moreover, the design team, following ergonomic principles, has optimized the curvature of the seat, the tilt angle of the backrest, and the height of the armrests to ensure optimal support and an ultimate experience for users.
Research
Based on the research into the needs of multifunctional public spaces and a deep understanding of modern design, the design team is committed to creating an artistic, comfortable, and practical sofa chair to satisfy the demands of various scenarios and provide users with an ideal solution for leisure and relaxation.
Inspiration
The leisure sofa chair, inspired by modern styles, takes minimalism, scientifically reasonable construction, and a deep understanding of material properties as the core. By skillfully combining a structured solid wood frame with soft upholstery, the design team has created a comfortable sofa chair that not only fully embodies rational aesthetics but also boasts remarkable recognizability.
Project Duration
This project started in Beijing in January 2024 and completed in June 2024.
Operation Flow
To enhance the user experience, the design team has utilized the padding with excellent resilience and support, while also innovating curved surfaces based on ergonomics. Besides, the lowered seat and armrests, as well as the backrest with an optimal tilt angle, ensure the chair can well fit the human body to avoid physical fatigue from prolonged sitting, offering users a comfortable space to relax.
Team Members
GongWei

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