Relax Nofoa Taoto by Charlotte Abrahamsson Kwetczer

Relax Nofoa Taoto by Charlotte Abrahamsson Kwetczer is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Meafale Competition Category.

ApamemeaMeafale· 2023

Relax Nofoa Taoto

by Charlotte Abrahamsson Kwetczer

Client: Charlotte Abrahamsson Kwetczer

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Meafale Category

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The Design

About Relax Nofoa Taoto

Na faia le Relax mo se tagata fa'atau tumaoti sa manao e ausia le malolo atoatoa, o se avanoa manava ese mai le tiga o le olaga i aso uma. E ui na tuu le taumafaiga i le galuega o le meaafale, ae o le a avea fo'i ma se vaega teuteu o totonu o le fale, o le mea lea na fa'amamafa ai le taua o ona uiga fa'atufuga. Na mamanuina le nofoa taoto i se meaafale e tele ana galuega, ma se mea fa'ateua tusi i totonu ma laulau itu lautele, ua tu'ufa'atasia uma e avea ma se iunite e tasi. Na fa'atusatusaina mea mama ma le mamafa ma na tu'ufa'atasia lanu ina ia ausia se si'osi'omaga o le filemu atoatoa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Relax Nofoa Taoto, 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 Relax Nofoa Taoto 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. Relax Nofoa Taoto 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 chaise lounge is designed to provide the user with maximum comfort while maintaining the architectural atmosphere of the living room. It is not only produced from a decorative purpose but also from a functional one. The furniture it is designed with integrated book storage and large sturdy armrests that function as two small side tables that can be used functionally or as a decorative surface. Every detail is carefully designed to create a calming existence.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total: Width x Depth x Height:3224 x 700 x 620
Sitting dimensions: 2464 x 700
Side-table dimension: 380 x 700

The Relax Chaise Lounge was a site-built to match the customer room and is thus adaptable for smaller spaces.
Tags: Chaise Lounge, Sofa, Sofa with integrated storage, comfort, multifunctional furniture
Production Technology: The design was developed from a user-centered perspective where both stylistic and functional requirements were set. It is made of lacquered veneer to create a nice wooden surface without having to use excessive amounts of wood. The reason it was lacquered white was to create a piece of furniture conducive to a quiet sophisticated room that simultaneously meets the user's requirements.
Design Challenge: The challenge of this project was to create a design that was well united with the customer's requirements for quality, design, and function. A design that at the same time would be harmonious with the character and era of the property and match well with the design character of the client's home.
Research: The research method used was user-centered where the focus was the user's needs and requirements for the design. The objectives established during this project were to create a quiet place for the customer, design a piece of furniture that becomes a natural part of the room, and create a design with low cost. During the assignment, raw data was collected through interviews and meetings with the customer to ensure that all needs were determined, then different concepts were developed, they were compared with each other and then improved and resulted in the best solution that the customer approved
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the heaviness of everyday life and the constant search for shielding from reality. Relax is created with sturdy details in contrast to light slender ones. The heavy legs symbolize the weight we humans carry and the light seat surface symbolizes our need to allow ourselves to be carried and recharge energy.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2021 in Stockholm and finished in September the same year, it was placed in a private customer's apartment in Stockholm.
Operation Flow: Imagine coming home after a long day at work. The feeling of autumn penetrates through the walls. You make your way into the living room, step up to the edge of the chaise longue and turn on the lamp that stands firmly on the armrest. You gently let the weight of your body move over the soft cushion, allowing yourself to be carried by the massive body of the chaise longue. You lean the head heavily against the pillow and gently reach to grab your favorite book from the integrated bookcase. Only now can you experience the feeling of complete relaxation.
Image Credits: Main image #1 Photographer: Studiovega HB
Optional Image #1 Photographer: Studiovega HB
Optional Image #2 Photographer: Studiovega HB
Optional Image #3 Photographer: Studiovega HB
Optional Image #4 Photographer: Studiovega HB Model: Charlotte Abrahamsson Kwetczer