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Minimal Techno Fotoliu by Sebastiaan Van Beest

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


AurMobilier· 2021

Minimal Techno Fotoliu

by Sebastiaan Van Beest

Client: Ooak designs

A' Design Award de Aur Winner in Mobilier Category

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The Design

About Minimal Techno Fotoliu

Minimal Techno este un prototip de fotoliu realizat din oțel masiv reciclat și parchet din lemn masiv de bambus refolosit. Cadrul are un strat de acoperire negru mat, iar șuruburile din alamă periată fixează lamelele de bambus. Oțelul subțire și bambusul conferă șezutului flexibilitate, astfel încât fotoliul rămâne confortabil în timpul perioadelor lungi de ședere. Structura este rezistentă și a fost testată pentru a susține greutăți de peste 250 de livre (aproximativ 113 kg). Minimalismul japonez și utilizarea spațiului negativ au ghidat forma. Sunt folosite doar trei materiale, ceea ce face ca fotoliul să fie simplu de reprodus.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Aur

Minimal Techno Fotoliu a câștigat A' Design Award de Aur, o recunoaștere nespus de prestigioasă acordată designurilor de prim rang, minunate și remarcabile. Câștigătorii Aurului sunt creații extrem de inovatoare, vizionare și orbitor de strălucitoare, care reflectă geniul, înțelepciunea și măiestria designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Minimal Techno Fotoliu să fie o invenție foarte lăudată, creatoare de tendințe și monumentală, care oferă o valoare fără precedent. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Aur este un proiect spectaculos și respectat, care aduce mari beneficii și împinge limitele artei, științei, designului și tehnologiei. Minimal Techno Fotoliu creează sentimente intense de dorință, trezește pasiunea, încurajează creativitatea și fascinează.

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.

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