Fan Mesa Kafepaq by Objective Gallery is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Fierru Premiu in Tiyarina Kamay Competition Category.

FierruTiyarina· 2022

Fan Mesa Kafepaq

by Objective Gallery

Client: Objective Gallery

A' Design Award Fierru Premiu Winner in Tiyarina Category

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The Design

About Fan Mesa Kafepaq

"Fan" nisqa mesaqa, chinasuyu pilluchisqa waypar (abanico) yuyaymanasqamanta rurasqa mesa kafepaqmi. Mesa patanqa marmol rumimanta hinaspa arte qaraqa kaskamantawan rurasqa, chawpinpitaq wak killa hina rurasqa bronce kaqwan tupachisqa. Kuyuq metal uyanqa kichasqa waypar (abanico) hina rikch'akun, chinasuyu kawsaypi khuyakuyta hinaspa qasilla kuyuyta rikuchiq imayna. Chawpinpi kaq patawan kikin killa hina kicharisqa t'uqupiqa t'ikakunata icha huch'uy sumaq churanakunata churayta atinku. Marmol rumitaqa askhata llamk'achikurqa metal kuyuqwan cheqata tupachinankupaq. Mesaqa 1120 mm kichariyniyuq, 1120 mm ukhu kayniyuq, hinaspa 700 mm sayayniyuqmi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fierru Premiu

Fan Mesa Kafepaq A' Design Award Fierru Premiu mishak kan, yupaychay, kayta ruray yachak shinallatak industriapak mañaykunata paktachik alli diseñukunaman kun. Fierru mishak kashkakunaka hatun ruray ushayta, hanak yachayta, yachak yuyayta shinallatak ruray kamachiyta rikuchinku. Fan Mesa Kafepaq sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak kuyashka ruray, ruranapak alli shinallatak mushuk yuyaypi kanata munanku. Kay Fierru Premiu japishka diseñuka industriapak ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak yachaywan shinallatak ushaywan tantashka tekniku ushayta charin. Sinchi ruraymanta Fan Mesa Kafepaq yupaychashka kan shinallatak kawsayta alliyachik ruraykunata kuypak ruray kan, pachata ashtawan alli kachun ruran.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Boldly remixed with stone and wood tabletops, the central piece of metal is curated in the shape of a half-moon that resembles the Chinese fan. The fusion of multiple materials creates a mood of mystery and playfulness.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1120 mm x Depth 1120 mm x Height 700 mm
Tags: Collective Design, Homeware Design, Furniture Design, Chinese Fan
Production Technology: Bronze, Marble, Artistic Bark
Design Challenge: The structure of the fan table is a triangle, formed by a combination of wood and metal to support the table-top weight. The part where the metal and marble are spliced presented a structural challenge. To achieve a perfect fit, the marble was sanded repeatedly to match and fit in the curved metal surface.
Research: To have a deeper understanding of Chinese folding fans, designer Bryce Cai made a special visit to the Fan Museum in Hangzhou. By studying the museum collections on tour with educators, he absorbed information about the folding fans’ basic structure, its 3000-year history, and its long-lasting influence on traditional Chinese culture. In ancient China, words in homophony and fortune were often associated. "Shan", simultaneously represented goodness and the object itself. Fans were often gifted to friends as tokens of appreciation and mascots. Although with time, the folding fan has gradually faded from the daily lives of people, Bryce Cai has found a poetic way to present the fan in another form in our homes, both as a tribute to traditional culture and a reminder of kindness.
Inspiration: Fan Table is inspired by Chinese fans. In ancient times, it was often given as a gift to friends because of its homophony with Shan（which stands for kindness in Chinese). It also has the meaning of advancing and retreating freely and at ease.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2020 and finished in June 2020 in Guangzhou, and was exhibited in Shanghai in July 2020. This exhibition “COEXIST” lasted for 3 months.
Operation Flow: The special semicircle in the center of the coffee table can freely place flowers and small ornaments.
Team Members: Creative Director: Bryce Cai
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Guan Li
Image #2: Photographer Guan Li
Image #3: Photographer Guan Li
Image #4: Photographer Guan Li
Image #5: Photographer Guan Li