Samara Igikoni cy'Ameza by Jonathan Beldner

Samara Igikoni cy'Ameza by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Imitako Competition Category.

BuronzeImitako· 2020

Samara Igikoni cy'Ameza

by Jonathan Beldner

Client: Jonathan Beldner

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Imitako Category

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The Design

About Samara Igikoni cy'Ameza

Samara ni ameza yo kunywera ikawa afite ameza mato ashobora gukurwaho agakoreshwa ku maguru. Imiterere yayo yahumetswe n'imbuto z'amababi z'imiti ifite amababi nk'amaguru azwi nka samara. Samara yakozwe mu giti cy'umwiza (walnut) n'igiti cy'umutovu (cherry) byavuye mu miti ikomeye yaboneste mu karere, kandi ibice byayo byagenwe ubunini bukoreshejwe imashini za CNC. Amaguru y'igiti cyubatswe mu bice byinshi bihuriweho (cross laminated timber) atanga ameza imbaraga n'ubushobozi bwo guhagarara neza. Amababi yashushanijwe hakoreshejwe laser arimbisha uruso rwo hejuru. Igihimba cyo hejuru gishobora gukurwaho hakoreshejwe insimburamubano, bigatuma hasohoka amasahani mato yakoreshwa nk'ahantu ho gukorera cyangwa nk'amasahani yo kuriraho ibiryo. Ameza afite ubugari bwa milimetero 1200 n'uburebure bwa milimetero 430.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Samara Igikoni cy'Ameza ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Samara Igikoni cy'Ameza biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Samara Igikoni cy'Ameza ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Samara is a multi-functional coffee table that incorporates removable lap desks. Taking inspiration from maple seed pods, the solid wood construction honors the locally sourced lumber from which it was made. The user can either enjoy Samara as a place to rest their drinks and books, or unscrew the top cap to take off the mini tray tables. These desks can then be used as work stations or surfaces off of which they can eat their food.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1200 mm in width x 430 mm in height
Tags: Walnut, Cherry, Hardwood, CNC, Table, Furniture,
Production Technology: CNC manufactured using solid walnut and cherry wood

Cross laminated timber legs provide strength

Laser engraved top leaves enhance samara inspiration
Design Challenge: The most difficult part of this project was creating a structurally sound piece of furniture with moving components. Cross laminated timbers, a recent innovation in the construction industry, were utilized in the table's legs to enhance the stability of the piece
Research: Multiple prototypes were made to better understand stability and scale before the final CNC piece was built. Looking into new wood composition technologies, namely Cross Laminated Timber construction, was necessary to achieve a quality result. Collaboration with professionals in the field of Forestry allowed for the success of this product.
Inspiration: This project was meant to honor locally sourced Indiana hardwoods. The main form of the design was inspired by the propeller-like shape of maple seed pods, known as Samara. Samara are winged fruits or seeds which provided the perfect basis for a wood focused design. Furthermore, Samara's cherry and walnut construction showcases the beauty of local timber.
Project Duration: Started in August 2018 and finished in December 2018
Operation Flow: Samara operates primarily as a coffee table, one which acts as a focal point for any room. However, the top piece of Samara can be removed to gain access to the removable lap desks. This allows the coffee table to transform from a static piece of furniture to individual working/eating trays.