Minimal Techno Poltrona by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Minimal Techno Poltrona by Sebastiaan Van Beest is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award de Ouro in Design de Mobiliário Competition Category.

OuroMobiliário· 2021

Minimal Techno Poltrona

by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Client: Ooak designs

A' Design Award de Ouro Winner in Mobiliário Category

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The Design

About Minimal Techno Poltrona

Minimal Techno é um protótipo de poltrona feito de aço maciço reciclado e piso de bambu maciço reaproveitado. A estrutura tem revestimento preto fosco, e parafusos de latão escovado fixam as ripas de bambu no lugar. O aço fino e o bambu conferem flexibilidade ao assento, de modo que a poltrona permanece confortável durante longos períodos sentado. A estrutura é resistente e foi testada para suportar pesos acima de 113 quilos (250 libras). O minimalismo japonês e o uso do espaço negativo orientaram a forma. Apenas três materiais são utilizados, o que mantém a poltrona simples de reproduzir.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ouro

Minimal Techno Poltrona conquistou o A' Design Award de Ouro, um reconhecimento imensamente prestigiado atribuído a designs de primeira linha, maravilhosos e notáveis. Os vencedores do Ouro são criações extremamente inovadoras, visionárias e glamorosamente deslumbrantes, que refletem o prodígio, a sabedoria e a proeza dos seus designers. Espera-se que Minimal Techno Poltrona seja uma invenção muito elogiada, pioneira e monumental, que oferece um valor sem precedentes. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ouro é um projeto espetacular e respeitado, que beneficia muito e faz avançar as fronteiras da arte, da ciência, do design e da tecnologia. Minimal Techno Poltrona cria sentimentos intensos de desejo, evoca paixão, incentiva a criatividade e fascina-nos.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.