Equilibrio Kiparski Umivalnik by Thiago Mondini

Equilibrio Kiparski Umivalnik by Thiago Mondini is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje kopalniške opreme in sanitarne keramike Competition Category.

SrebrnaSanitarna oprema· 2023

Equilibrio Kiparski Umivalnik

by Thiago Mondini

Client: Thiago Mondini Arquitetura

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Sanitarna oprema Category

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The Design

About Equilibrio Kiparski Umivalnik

Equilibrio je kiparski umivalnik, ki raziskuje kontrast med občutljivim naklonom pulta in njegovim robustnim volumnom. Narejen s sestavljanjem in modeliranjem več kamnitih kosov, da bi dosegli zaobljen format, je dejanski umivalnik ustvarjen z diagonalnim prerezom in rahlim nagibom zgornjega dela kosa. Predlagani nosilci so asimetrični, z votlo cevjo, ki pokriva napeljavo na eni strani in tanko nogo na drugi strani, vendar bi ta kos lahko uporabili tudi brez nosilcev.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Equilibrio Kiparski Umivalnik je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Equilibrio Kiparski Umivalnik se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Equilibrio Kiparski Umivalnik je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This sculptural stone sink relies on the contrast between the countertop's delicate inclination and its robust volume. The sink is created by a diagonal section and a slight tilt of the upper portion of the piece. The supports are asymmetrical, with a hollow tube covering the pluming on one side and a skinny leg on the other.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1500 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm
Tags: bathroom, sink, lavatory, basin, sculpture, artistic, stone, quartzite
Production Technology: As already specified above, this piece was assembled from several stone fragments in order to create the curves without the need of a solid block of rock. This was the main technical challenge. The design is actually quite straightforward and is based on a diagonal cut of the countertop, the remaining portion being slightly tilted to the right angle to prevent water from spilling when it collides with the surface.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of this activity was to reach simplicity and yet maintain ingenuity. Assuring the correct funcioning of the sink was also higly important, as it would be in display for one year and should have no problems operating.
Research: This sculptural stone sink relies on the contrast between the countertop's delicate inclination and its robust volume. Design-wise there was a search for apparent simplicity: to cut a countertop diagonally and push it down so the water can flow. This tilt is of mere 1cm and in the right angle to prevent water from spilling. The assymetrical supports enhance the perception of contrasts. In one side a hollow tube covers the plumbing, in the other side a skinny metal leg almost defies gravity.
Inspiration: This project's major objective was to explore contrasts. Since stone often has a very dense appearance, I investigated a design and technique to make it appear both weighty and delicate. The sink could have been cut from a single stone block or assembled from a number of small stone fragments. Due to financial considerations, the second option was preferred. A diagonal section and a slight tilt of the upper portion of the piece creates the actual basin.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2022 ad finished in August 2022, and is currently being exhibited at Mostra Artefacto Balneario Camboriu, Brazil, from August 2022 until June 2023.
Operation Flow: This is a sculptural object, meant to be, at the same time, artistic and functional. It could be produced in different sizes and the main characteristics are the subtle elements designed in a very heavy-looking piece.
Team Members: Thiago Mondini
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