Iko Подвесное кресло by Ivo Andric is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Серебряная премия A' Design Award in Дизайн офисной мебели Competition Category.

СеребрянаяОфисная мебель· 2022

Iko Подвесное кресло

by Ivo Andric

Client: Spacious AG

Серебряная премия A' Design Award Winner in Офисная мебель Category

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The Design

About Iko Подвесное кресло

Iko — подвесное кресло, созданное как тихое убежище в пространстве офисов открытого типа. Форма основана на икосаэдре, одном из пяти платоновых тел, и именно эта геометрия дала дизайну его название. Основная конструкция объединяет деревянные элементы с металлическими цилиндрами, изготовленными на станках с ЧПУ. Треугольные акустические панели обтянуты текстилем из чистой шерсти, а наполнителем сиденья служит зерновая шелуха. Кресло подвешено на пеньковых канатах. Iko можно использовать для чтения, сосредоточенной работы, телефонного разговора или отдыха, не беспокоя других людей, находящихся в том же помещении.

The Recognition

About the Серебряная премия A' Design Award

Iko Подвесное кресло — лауреат Серебряной премии A' Design Award, чрезвычайно престижного признания, присуждаемого великолепным, впечатляющим проектам высочайшего уровня. Обладатели Серебряной премии — это в высшей степени блестящие и чрезвычайно творческие работы, демонстрирующие выдающийся опыт, талант и проницательность их авторов. Ожидается, что Iko Подвесное кресло станет чудесной, образцовой работой, заметно профессиональной и глубоко инновационной. Этот проект, получивший Серебряную премию A' Design Award, — весьма примечательное, вызывающее восхищение изобретение, которое приносит пользу и раздвигает границы искусства, науки, дизайна и технологий. Iko Подвесное кресло — творение, которому многие завидуют, оно пробуждает желания, дарит положительные чувства и вызывает изумление и восторг.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A levitating sphere, a focus capsule, a refuge for the senses. Not just a hanging chair, but a functional design object. A retreat in the middle of an open office.

The form was chosen in such a way that the object can integrate well into the most diverse environments. After analysing the basic geometric bodies, the icosahedron was quickly found as one of the five Platonic solids (regular polygons). Hence the name: iko.
Dimensions & Packaging: Shipping package for self-assembly: 1200 x 800 x 600 (EUR pallet)
Minimum required room height: 2400 mm
Assembled dimansions: 1200 x 1100 x 1330
Weight: 50 kg
In principle, the iko. is delivered by our assembly partners, assembled on site and professionally installed in relation to the ceiling.
Tags: hanging chair, lounge, room in room, wellbeing at work, refuge, acoustic, open office, home office
Production Technology: The main structure consists of wooden elements that are machine-made and surface-treated by hand, as well as metal cylinders that are CNC-milled.
The triangular acoustic panels are pressed in a special process and covered with pure wool acoustic textile.
The upholstery parts are also covered with wool fabric, whereby the seat part is filled with grain husk, which guarantees a healthy and pleasant stay.
To carry through the sustainable choice of materials, the iko. hangs from hemp ropes.
Design Challenge: The shape was found quickly, the interplay of cross struts and the connecting parts was solved in a technically ingenious way. A special manufacturing process was developed for the acoustic panels. But the greatest difficulty was to achieve a comfortable, pleasant, fitting interior (upholstery).
Research: The iko. is the actual result of the previous research for such a product - as no relevant product could be found, we decided to create one ourselves.

However, the most interesting investigation has only just begun: During the launch phase, we try to find out where the product can best be positioned and which target audience will choose it. The results so far are promising.
Inspiration: As designers and product developers in the field of workplace wellbeing and wellness, we were looking for a unique chair for our own office. Every cool office should have hanging chairs and retreats for relaxing or talking on the phone. This is what we wanted too.

In our research we found nothing suitable. It was mostly a poor design, low quality workmanship or unfortunate choice of materials which were not worthy of our standards.
Project Duration: The idea was born in May 2020 and the final prototype ready for small series production was finished in February 2022.
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Operation Flow: The iko. can be used as a retreat to read, focus on something, make a phone call, work, take a power nap or simply chill - all in such a way that people in the same room are not disturbed and vice versa.

In addition, the iko. is a wonderful, safe and comfortable playground for children, especially when the back cushion is removed.
Patents: Brand name: Registered trademark 2021, Spacious AG
Copyright: Copyrights belongs to Ivo Andric, 2022
Design: Design registration pending
Team Members: Ivo Andric
Image Credits: Ivo Andric