Minimal Techno Cadièra de braces by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Minimal Techno Cadièra de braces by Sebastiaan Van Beest is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award d'Aur in Dissènh de Mobilièr Competition Category.

AurMobilièr· 2021

Minimal Techno Cadièra de braces

by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Client: Ooak designs

A' Design Award d'Aur Winner in Mobilièr Category

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The Design

About Minimal Techno Cadièra de braces

Minimal Techno es un prototipe de cadièra de braces fabricat amb acièr massís reciclat e parquet de bambó de fusta dura reutilizat. L'armadura a un revestiment negre mat, e de vitzes de laton brossat mantenon en plaça las latas de bambó. L'acièr fin e lo bambó donan flexibilitat a la sèti, çò que fa que la cadièra demòra confortabla pendent de longs periòdes assetats. L'estructura es solida e es estada testada per suportar de pes de mai de 250 liuras (113 kg). Lo minimalisme japonés e l'usatge de l'espaci negatiu an guidat la forma. Sonque tres materials son utilizats, çò que fa que la cadièra de braces demòra simpla de reproduire.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Aur

Minimal Techno Cadièra de braces a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award d'Aur, una reconeissença immensament prestigiosa acordada a de designs de primièra qualitat, meravilhoses e excellents. Los ganhaires de l'Aur son de creacions extrèmament innovantas, visionàrias e esbleugissentas, que reflectisson lo prodigi, la sabença e la proeça de lors designers. S'espèra que Minimal Techno Cadièra de braces siá una invencion fòrça lausada, que dintra de tendéncias e monumentala, que provesís un valor sens precedent. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award d'Aur es un projècte espectaclós e respectat, que fa un grand ben e fa avançar las frontièras de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia. Minimal Techno Cadièra de braces crea de sentiments intensos de desirs, evòca la passion, encoratja la creativitat e fascina.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This is a prototype arm chair which is constructed from recycled solid steel and repurposed bamboo hardwood flooring. It has a matte black coating with brushed brass screws to hold the bamboo slats in place. The design is meant to feel delicate, yet strong and robust. Because of the thin steel and bamboo, this design has amazing flexibility and is quite comfortable to sit in for long periods of time.
Dimensions & Packaging: H24" W27" L30"
Tags: Chair, Modern, Minimalism, Negative space, Reclaimed, upcycled
Production Technology: This is the first arm chair I have brought to fruition. I wanted it to make a statement piece and be sustainable. all of the materials except the screws are from recycled material. I am still sourcing recycled brass to make this a fully recycled product. The chair consists of only three materials, which makes it easy to reproduce. I am looking into ways to make this product more compact for shipping purposes when it goes to production.
Design Challenge: The biggest problem with the design of this arm chair, was to find a way to have a comfortable and delicate, yet strong arm chair while using the least amount of materials. Thus using solid steel and hard wood was the way to go to achieve the desired effect. Light, flexible, sleek and strong.
Inspiration: Japanese minimalism and the use of negative space are the main inspirations for this project.
Project Duration: This project was conceived in Vancouver, Canada on march 26 2021 and completed on march 30TH 2021
Operation Flow: This design was made with the use of negative space being in the forefront. It is designed to feel as though not much space is being consumed, yet has a large presence. the construction is very strong and can hold weights that exceed 250lbs as tested.