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Fractal 9 مجسمياتي الماري by Miguel Espejo

Fractal 9 مجسمياتي الماري by Miguel Espejo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award برونز انعام in فرنيچر ڊيزائن Competition Category.


برونزفرنيچر· 2025

Fractal 9 مجسمياتي الماري

by Miguel Espejo

Client: Miguel Espejo

A' Design Award برونز انعام Winner in فرنيچر Category

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The Design

About Fractal 9 مجسمياتي الماري

فريڪٽل 9 هڪ ماڊيولر مجسمياتي فرنيچر جو ٽڪرو آهي جيڪو فن ۽ رياضي کي گڏ ڪري فريڪٽل فطرت جي توازن ۽ هم آهنگي جو اظهار ڪري ٿو. ڊجيٽل روٽ ذريعي ان جو مطالعو چورس، سونهري تناسب، ۽ نمبر 9 سان گهرو تعلق ظاهر ڪري ٿو. پائيدار مواد مان ٺهيل، ان جي موافق ڊزائين مختلف استعمالن لاءِ موزون آهي، جهڙوڪ ڪتابن جي الماري، ڊسپلي جي مٿاڇري، يا مجسمياتي شيءِ. شڪل ۽ ڪم کان اڳتي، اهو فني ۽ علامتي اظهار کي مجسم ڪري ٿو، ترتيب، توازن، ۽ اتحاد کي گڏ ڪندي. "تخليق انگن سان لڪيل هڪ نظم آهي."

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award برونز انعام

Fractal 9 مجسمياتي الماري A' Design Award برونز انعام جو کٽيندڙ آهي، تمام گهڻو معزز اعتراف جيڪو تخليقيت، اختراع ۽ ذڪاوت سان ممتاز بهترين ڊيزائنن کي ڏنو وڃي ٿو. برونز جا کٽيندڙ ڀرپور مهارت واريون ۽ نمايان طور تخليقي شاهڪار آهن، جيڪي پنهنجي ڊيزائنرن جي وسيع تجربي، تخيل ۽ ڏاهپ جي تصديق ڪن ٿيون. Fractal 9 مجسمياتي الماري کان اميد ڪئي وڃي ٿي ته اهو هڪ تمام گهڻو قدر ڪيل، ساراهيل ۽ پيارو شيءِ هوندو، قابل ذڪر حد تائين پيشه ورانه ۽ جدت وارو. هي ڊيزائن جنهن A' Design Award برونز انعام کٽيو آهي، فن، سائنس، ڊيزائن ۽ ٽيڪنالاجي ۾ بهترين طريقا شامل ڪري ٿو ۽ ننڍين تفصيلن ڏانهن ڌيان ڏيڻ ڪري شاندار آهي. Fractal 9 مجسمياتي الماري ضرورتون خوبصورتيءَ سان پوريون ڪري ٿو، خواهشن کي ڇهي ٿو، جذبن کي موهي ٿو ۽ تجسس ڇڪي ٿو.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Fractal 9 is a modular sculptural furniture piece with a deep connection to the square, the golden ratio, and the number 9. Inspired by the fractal structures of nature and crafted from sustainable materials, it offers a versatile and sophisticated solution for organization and interior design.

Fractal 9 conveys a message of order, balance, and unity, emphasizing that we are part of a fractal nature, where every element serves a purpose within a greater system.
Dimensions & Packaging
Packaging: 630 mm x 630 mm x 630 mm
Assembly Time: 30 min
Dimensions: 1939 mm x 270 mm x 969 mm
Weight: 30 kg
Load Capacity: 91 kg
Assembly Type: Modular
Primary Materials: FSC-certified wood and transparent acrylic
Fastening: Mechanical joints secured with an Allen wrench, no adhesives
Adaptable Configuration: Can be separated into two Essential Units
Finish: Natural beeswax coating to enhance texture and protect the surface
Tags
Fractal design, sculpture furniture, square, golden ratio, number 9, sustainable materials, contemporary design, digital root, geometric art.
Production Technology
Fractal 9 merges traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology. Its wooden modules are precisely machined using CNC milling to achieve accurate cuts and key angles. The acrylic assembly pieces are laser-cut, ensuring a perfect fit.

FSC-certified wood, transparent acrylic, and stainless steel provide sustainability, strength, and durability. The hand-applied finish enhances its aesthetics, seamlessly blending industrial precision with artisanal refinement.
Design Challenge
Theoretically, the biggest challenge was the thought process required to establish the conceptual principles that underpin the model’s connection with the square, the golden ratio, and the number 9. This analysis, based on the Digital Root, revealed a coherence that transcends the project itself and gave rise to an ongoing line of research. In practice, the assembly system posed a great challenge, as the solution had to be robust enough to support the structure, yet subtle enough to integrate without compromising its aesthetics and visual perception.
Research
Type of Research: Applied research. Research Objectives: To validate the geometric and mathematical consistency of the design using the Digital Root. Methodology: Quantitative analysis of angles and proportions to identify recurring patterns. Data Collection: Geometric measurements and numerical calculations to evaluate coherence. Experiments: Stability assessment across various configurations. Results: Confirmation of structural stability and recurring numerical patterns. Impact: Fractal 9 integrates art, geometry, and design, inspiring applications in architecture and applied mathematics education.
Inspiration
Everything started with the need to make use of an empty space in the living room of my home. The goal was to create a piece of furniture that blended aesthetics and functionality, enhancing the space with a distinctive touch.

Over time, this initial model was analyzed through the Digital Root, unveiling significant numerical connections embedded in its structure. This discovery marked a turning point, leading to the conceptual design presented here: Fractal 9.
Project Duration
The first model was created in September 2019 as a personal design exploration. Over the years, it gained deeper significance, leading to structural and aesthetic refinements. In November 2024, the latest version was developed as a conceptual design with potential for future commercialization.
Operation Flow
The modular assembly is performed using an Allen wrench, enabling its transformation between an Integral Unit and two Essential Units. It adapts seamlessly to various spaces and functions serving as a bookshelf, a display surface, or a sculptural piece.

User interaction is intuitive, fostering creative exploration and customization of the environment through its flexible configuration and striking visual impact.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Miguel Espejo, Fractal 9, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Miguel Espejo, Integral Unit, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Miguel Espejo, Variations, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Miguel Espejo, Essential Unit, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Miguel Espejo, Lateral View, 2025.

Video Credits: Video Creator Miguel Espejo, Fractal 9, 2025.
Music: Amalgam by Rockot (Pixabay, Royalty-Free Music).

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