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Dihedral Chair Yekuzorora by Rakeem Bradshaw

Dihedral Chair Yekuzorora by Rakeem Bradshaw is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award in Dhizaini yeFenichara Competition Category.


SimbiFenichara· 2023

Dihedral Chair Yekuzorora

by Rakeem Bradshaw

Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award Winner in Fenichara Category

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The Design

About Dihedral Chair Yekuzorora

Dihedral chair yekuzorora yakavakwa kubva pazvimiro zvegeometric uye zvikamu zvakaenzana. Dhizaini iyi inosanganisa zvimiro zvehexagon zvakajairwa uye zvakapinda mukati kutsigira chigaro nemusana. Hexagon yakasarudzwa nekuti chimiro ichi chinowanikwa muzvakasikwa uye chinoumba zvivakwa zvakasimba uye zvakaenzana. Mafashoni emid-century modern akakanganisa kutaridzika kwakachena kwechigaro ichi. Dihedral yakagadzirwa nemuti wakasimba werubberwood ane finishi yebrown yewalnut uye yakasonwa nefaux leather pamusoro pefoam padding. Chigaro ichi chekuzorora chakagadzirirwa kushandiswa mukati chete.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award

Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Dihedral Chair Yekuzorora, rukudzo runokudzwa runopiwa kumadhizaini akanaka anozadzisa zvinodiwa zvehunyanzvi neyeindasitiri zvinotarisirwa kuzvigadzirwa zvakagadzirwa zvakanaka. Vakunda veSimbi vanoratidza unyanzvi hukuru, hunyanzvi hwakakwirira, kunzwisisa kwevakachenjera uye kugona kwekugadzira kwevagadziri vavo. Dihedral Chair Yekuzorora inotarisirwa kuva chigadzirwa chinokudzwa zvakanyanya, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chinoshanda uye chine zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa eindasitiri uye ine hunhu hwetekinoroji hwakakwana hwakabatana neruzivo nehunyanzvi. Nekushanda kwayo zvakanaka, Dihedral Chair Yekuzorora inoremekedzwa uye yakagadzirirwa kupa kuvandudzwa kwehupenyu kunobatsira kuita kuti nyika ive nzvimbo iri nani.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Dihedral chair is composed of striking geometric shapes with multiple symmetrical components that gives it a bold shape and sticks out to the human eye. Following form and function, the lounge chair simultaneously embraces it’s regular and irregular hexagonal design to support the seat and back rest.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 558mm x Depth 762mm x Height 762mm
Tags
Furniture, lounge chair, wood, modern, seating, Dihedral chair, furniture design, design
Production Technology
The choice of materials were selected purposefully to create a high contrast that displays its unique design, while also considering its economic and sustainability impacts. The chair is constructed from solid rubberwood with walnut brown finish, and is upholstered in faux leather and padded with foam.
Design Challenge
Finding a solution to merge some of the regular and concave hexagonal shapes without compromising comfort and aesthetics was a sure feat in complexity. I had to explore the necessary cutting requirements for wood milling as there are a number of simple, yet complex geometries with merging the left, right, and back leg with the seat frame.
Research
The initial goal of the Dihedral chair was to create a simplistic yet elegant design based off of the hexagon, which is one of nature's strongest shapes. The initial research was an iterative process that focused on symmetry, form, and pushing the essence of what makes a lounge chair. The process consisted of free sketches, real scale modeling, and 3D printing.
Inspiration
The Dihedral chair is heavily influenced by mid-century modern styles to create an aesthetically clean look, while simultaneously merging geometric shapes to create a structural and practical design. The base shape of the Dihedral chair is inspired by hexagons, which can often be found in nature and can be used to build strong and regular structures.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2023 in Houston, TX, USA and finished in February 2023.
Operation Flow
Due to the choice of materials the chair is designed for indoor use only and is not suitable for wet and humid conditions outside. The selected material is very moisture absorbent and direct contact with water should be avoided to extend its life cycle

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