Revolving Especie Nofoa Faataamilo by Zanini de Zanine

Revolving Especie Nofoa Faataamilo by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Meafale Competition Category.

ApamemeaMeafale· 2022

Revolving Especie Nofoa Faataamilo

by Zanini de Zanine

Client: Studio Zanini

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Meafale Category

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The Design

About Revolving Especie Nofoa Faataamilo

Especie o se nofoa faataamilo ua mamanuina mo le faaaogaina i totonu ma fafo o fale. O le nofoa e faia mai laupapa malo na toe faaaogaina mai fale na talepeina, lea ua faamamāina ma ufiufi i le varnish. O le faavae faataamilo e faia mai le uamea (steel). O le nofoaga e faia mai le polyurethane maualuga feololo (medium density) ma ufiufi i se ie faigaluega mo le sami (nautical fabric). E tumau le faavae ae taamilo le nofoaga. O le tua o le nofoa e fa'api'opi'o ina ia maua ai le mafanafana ma le lagolago mo le tagata e faaaoga. E mafai ona sapalai faatasi ai se nofoa umi (bench) ua fa'apolisitiaina e fai ma mea e tu ai vae. O le fausaga o loo mulimuli i le tele o laupapa malo ma laina manino o meaafale a Pasila i le vaitau o le 1970s.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Revolving Especie Nofoa Faataamilo, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Revolving Especie Nofoa Faataamilo e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Revolving Especie Nofoa Faataamilo e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Especie revolving armchair is a contemporary design element that is premised on sustainability through the reuse of demolition wood. It is a versatile and resistant piece of furniture - inspired by the best of Brazilian design from the 70's -, which adapts to both external and internal environments.
Dimensions & Packaging: 70 mm x 75 mm x 72mm
Tags: Armchair, Brazilian Design, Sustainable materials, Zanini´s chair, 70's inpiration
Production Technology: The Especie armchair is manufactured by reusing solid wood from demolition, going through the sanding and varnishing process. Its swivel base is made of steel and its seat, made of medium density polyurethane, is covered with nautical fabric.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge of the project was during the execution process. The fittings between the metal base and the wooden seat should be made in a way that makes the product resistant, ergonomic and safe for the user.
Research: The research for the production of the Especie armchair began in the designer's passion for the features and materials used in the furniture developed in Brazil during the 70's. Rigid lines and solid wood were outstanding characteristics of this furniture. Allied to this, there was also the idea of sustainability and the reuse of demolition wood, such as peroba and Ipe wood, appeared as an alternative to make the project viable and with an even more special meaning.
Inspiration: The Especie revolving armchair was inspired by the creative force of Brazilian modern design from the 70's. The furniture produced at that time was characterized by the use of solid wood, its volumetry with striking lines, the furniture of the 70's prioritized defined and rigid features. Allied to this, the idea of sustainability and resignification of elements of disposal.
Project Duration: This project has started in November 2021 in Rio de Janeiro and finished in February 2022 in Rio de Janeiro.
Operation Flow: The armchair has a fixed base and swivel seat. Its backrest has the necessary inclination to offer ergonomics and comfort to the user. The armchair can also be sold with the upholstered bench for the footrests.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Zanini, 2022.
Team Members: Designer: Zanini de Zanine
Creative Director: Thyara Torres
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #2: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #3: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #5: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.