Equilibrio Chiuveta Sculpturală by Thiago Mondini

Equilibrio Chiuveta Sculpturală by Thiago Mondini is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Argint in Obiecte Sanitare Competition Category.

ArgintObiecte Sanitare· 2023

Equilibrio Chiuveta Sculpturală

by Thiago Mondini

Client: Thiago Mondini Arquitetura

A' Design Award de Argint Winner in Obiecte Sanitare Category

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The Design

About Equilibrio Chiuveta Sculpturală

Equilibrio este o chiuvetă sculpturală care explorează contrastul dintre înclinația delicată a blatului și volumul său robust. Realizata prin asamblarea si modelarea mai multor piese de piatra pentru a obtine un format rotunjit, chiuveta propriu-zisa este creata printr-o sectiune diagonala si o usoara inclinare a portii superioare a piesei. Suporturile sugerate sunt asimetrice, cu un tub gol care acoperă instalația pe o parte și un picior subțire pe cealaltă, dar această piesă poate fi folosită și fără suporturi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Argint

Equilibrio Chiuveta Sculpturală a câștigat A' Design Award de Argint, o recunoaștere extraordinar de prestigioasă acordată designurilor de top, superbe și impresionante. Câștigătorii Argintului sunt lucrări extraordinar de strălucite și extrem de creative, care ilustrează expertiza, talentul și perspicacitatea remarcabile ale designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Equilibrio Chiuveta Sculpturală să fie o lucrare minunată, de referință, remarcabil de profesionistă și profund inovatoare. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Argint este o invenție foarte notabilă și admirată, care aduce beneficii și împinge limitele artei, științei, designului și tehnologiei. Equilibrio Chiuveta Sculpturală este o creație extrem de invidiată, care trezește dorințe, aduce sentimente pozitive și stârnește uimire și mirare.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This sculptural stone sink relies on the contrast between the countertop's delicate inclination and its robust volume. The sink is created by a diagonal section and a slight tilt of the upper portion of the piece. The supports are asymmetrical, with a hollow tube covering the pluming on one side and a skinny leg on the other.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1500 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm
Tags: bathroom, sink, lavatory, basin, sculpture, artistic, stone, quartzite
Production Technology: As already specified above, this piece was assembled from several stone fragments in order to create the curves without the need of a solid block of rock. This was the main technical challenge. The design is actually quite straightforward and is based on a diagonal cut of the countertop, the remaining portion being slightly tilted to the right angle to prevent water from spilling when it collides with the surface.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of this activity was to reach simplicity and yet maintain ingenuity. Assuring the correct funcioning of the sink was also higly important, as it would be in display for one year and should have no problems operating.
Research: This sculptural stone sink relies on the contrast between the countertop's delicate inclination and its robust volume. Design-wise there was a search for apparent simplicity: to cut a countertop diagonally and push it down so the water can flow. This tilt is of mere 1cm and in the right angle to prevent water from spilling. The assymetrical supports enhance the perception of contrasts. In one side a hollow tube covers the plumbing, in the other side a skinny metal leg almost defies gravity.
Inspiration: This project's major objective was to explore contrasts. Since stone often has a very dense appearance, I investigated a design and technique to make it appear both weighty and delicate. The sink could have been cut from a single stone block or assembled from a number of small stone fragments. Due to financial considerations, the second option was preferred. A diagonal section and a slight tilt of the upper portion of the piece creates the actual basin.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2022 ad finished in August 2022, and is currently being exhibited at Mostra Artefacto Balneario Camboriu, Brazil, from August 2022 until June 2023.
Operation Flow: This is a sculptural object, meant to be, at the same time, artistic and functional. It could be produced in different sizes and the main characteristics are the subtle elements designed in a very heavy-looking piece.
Team Members: Thiago Mondini
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer ArqVerso
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