Bio Fotelj by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje pohištva Competition Category.
BronastaPohištvo· 2022
Bio Fotelj
Client: Vladimir Zagorac
Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Pohištvo Category
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About Bio Fotelj
Bio je zbirka nizkih fotelijev, zasnovanih za uporabo v sodobnih notranjih prostorih. Odprtina v naslonjalu spominja na list ali školjko, oblika pa se ob zunanjem robu spreminja v obliko, podobno cvetu rastline Calla aethiopica. Ta rob se rahlo upogne nazaj in se na eni strani dvigne, kar ustvarja asimetrično siluto. Asimetrija se pojavlja le v zunanjih delih oblike, tako da sta udobje in ergonomija ohranjena. Materiali vključujejo oblikovane termoplaste, jeklo, litoaluminij, hrastov les in usnje.
The Recognition
About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award
Bio Fotelj je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Bio Fotelj se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Bio Fotelj sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The ambiguous shape of the opening on the seat's back, recognizable as a leaf or shell transforms into a more characteristic form similar to the flower of the Calla aethiopica plant on the edge of the backrest. This edge bends slightly backwards and rises on one side, creating a new visual effect as opposed to the other side. The asymmetry of the silhouette does not affect the functionality and ergonomics of the seat since changes in the shape occur only in the outer areas of the form.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width / Depth: up to 680mm, Height: 849mm (medium)
- Tags
- Asymmetry, Natural, Bio-form, Growth, Stylization
- Production Technology
- Molded thermoplastics, Welded laser-cut and pressed steel, Cast aluminum, Oakwood, Leather
- Design Challenge
- The shape of the seat can be associated with a multitude of natural forms but also with the general characteristics of the living world. The silhouette of the seat is defined through two edge curves similar in shape but with subtle differences such as curvature, orientation, distortion, and depth. These gradual changes emphasize growth as a universally understandable natural pattern and accentuate the form through minimal spatial deformations associated with gravity and weight. A firm overall construct was kept whilst utilizing asymmetry as one of the main chosen attributes.
- Research
- The research was performed by analyzing samples from flora and fauna and simplification and stylizing through drawings and 3D computer models. The result contains no unnecessary visual details, and was driven by the challenge of creating asymmetrical functional aesthetics within an ergonomic fresh design, universally understood as a bio-form. Different variants were developed depending on the purpose of the chair and type of legs, with metal and wood as starting materials. The organic lines of the seats are additionally emphasized in contrast with the materials of the legs.
- Inspiration
- Bio is a conceptual research project in the subject of stylistics created as a part of doctoral studies. The proposal of the chair collection was inspired by organic shapes and universal principals of nature.
- Project Duration
- The project lasted one semester at the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade.
- Operation Flow
- Bio is a low armchair collection designed for various usages. It complements modern interiors with simplistic asymmetry and unobtrusive form open to interpretation.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac and the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade
- Team Members
- Designer: Vladimir Zagorac
Mentor: Marko Lukovic - Image Credits
- Vladimir Zagorac, Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade
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