Icyuma Ibikoresho by'Imitako · 2021
X Streams Umupini w'Umuryango
by Jiri Marek
- Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma 2021 in Ibikoresho by'Imitako
- CLIENT: Studio number 10
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 29,572
- Verification code B04D4E0809 · Verify this award
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About X Streams Umupini w'Umuryango
X Streams ni umupini w'umuryango ukorwa mu giti cyongeye gukoreshwa. Buri mupini ukorwa mu duce twa giti ebyiri twunganijwe hamwe kugira ngo ubone imbaraga zirambye. Uruziga rworoshye ruhuza aho ufatirwa n'ijosi ryawo, bigatuma umuntu yiyumva neza kandi bigatanga imiterere idasanzwe. Uburyo bwo gutwika giti mu buryo bwa fractal buremwa imitsi minini isa n'imigezi y'amazi. Iyo mitsi yuzuzwamo epoxy resin ifite amabara cyangwa ikuzuzwamo ifeza cyangwa zahabu, hanyuma bikuzuzwamo epoxy resin isukuye kugira ngo bibone ubwiza bw'iheruka. Kubera ko amashanyarazi akurikira inzira yayo bwite, buri mupini uba udasanzwe kandi utandukanye n'undi.
About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma
X Streams Umupini w'Umuryango ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. X Streams Umupini w'Umuryango biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. X Streams Umupini w'Umuryango yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.
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- Unique Properties
- The X Streams door handles are different to other conventional handles in terms of material choice and finish.
By choosing reclaimed wood, and using the process of fractal burning to create the illustration of river streams, the designers process offers each piece an individuality that can not be replicated because the electric current chooses where the rivers in the design will flow.
The smooth curve between the handles grip and the neck, feel pleasant to touch yet robust enough to perform its function. This additional nonlinear element elevates the overall shape of the handle. - Dimensions & Packaging
- length 140mm, width 26mm projection 65mm Rose dimensions 55mm X 55mm
- Tags
- Door handle, wooden door handle, door leaver, door hardware, X Streams, architectural hardware,
- Production Technology
- Two pieces of wood are required to be joined to ensure durability. The veins created by the process of fractal burning creates the illusion of river streams. The veins are filled with either a colored epoxy resin, or infused with a metal leaf such as gold or silver. They are finally covered with crystal clear epoxy resin to create the ultimate finish.
- Design Challenge
- This project faced two key challenges. One, to ensure the handle was fit for purpose in terms of comfort and durability. Secondly, executing the process of fractal burning in a safe manner whilst dealing with the added complexity of creating a three dimensional visual effect.
- Research
- Passionate about sustainability, the designer chose to use reclaimed wood from historic buildings as the raw material for his creations. Two pieces of wood were required to create one door handle to ensure the handle could endure daily use. Illustration of river streams running through the design infused by luxury metals, such as gold and silver, into his design creates three dimensional effect and kept the nature theme of the project.
- Inspiration
- The designer drew inspiration from nature. Why was wood, one of the most comforting materials to touch, overlooked as a material of choice when it came to creating a door handle? If doors themselves are made from wood, why do people often turn to colder material such as metals for their handles? The designer was convinced that there must be a way to make this versatile and sustainable material a work of art. These very thoughts led the designer on the quest of making a unique wooden door handle
- Project Duration
- The whole project from an idea in December 2019 to fully functional developed product in December 2020 was created in Telford UK.
- Operation Flow
- Primary use of this handle is opening new spaces, however its distinguished finish, which attracts attention, plays an important part in integration of the entire environment around.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams gold leaf,2021
Image #2: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams mix,2021
Image #3: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams copper leaf,2021
Image #4: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams box,2021
Image #5: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams silver leaf,2021
