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Cocktail Tafura by Mario J Lotti

Cocktail Tafura by Mario J Lotti is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2013 Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award in Dhizaini yeFenichara Competition Category.


BronziFenichara· 2013

Cocktail Tafura

by Mario J Lotti

Client: Mario J Lotti Architecture, PC

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award Winner in Fenichara Category

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The Design

About Cocktail Tafura

Dhizaini iri dema tafura yekudyira tafura ine mimvuri inonakidza iyo inotamba kubva yakasviba petafura. Iyo dhizaini isingagumi iyo inoenderana neazhinji mafashoni. Artifacts inogona kuratidzwa pamazinga akasiyana pazasi kuti ishandure kutaridzika kwetafura uku ichichengetawo tafura pamusoro yakajeka. Iyo tafura ndeye KD mari uye inotakura dhizaini: kutenga, kuunza kumba, uye nyore kuunganidzwa nemunhu chero upi zvake. Dhizaini yacho yakanaka, inonakidza kutarisa, asi kwete obtrusive. Matafura epajogo anowanzove ari pakati pekuita, asi haafanire kunge ari nzvimbo yekutarisirwa - tafura ino inongoita izvo

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Cocktail Tafura, rukudzo rwakakwirira kwazvo runopiwa kumadhizaini akasiyana anozivikanwa nekugadzira, njere nekungwara. Vakunda veBronzi mabasa ane unyanzvi hwakakwana uye kugadzira kunoshamisa kunosimbisa ruzivo rukuru, pfungwa nehunyanzvi hwevagadziri vawo. Cocktail Tafura inotarisirwa kuva chinhu chinokudzwa kwazvo, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa muhunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji uye yakasiyana nekutarisisa zvidiki. Cocktail Tafura inogutsa zvinodiwa zvakanaka, inobata zvishuvo, inokwezva manzwiro uye inomutsa kuda kuziva.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The design is a geometric design of concentric squares, generally, a 1m square with a 0.6m hole on top of a 0.6m square with a 0.3m hole on top of a 0.3m square. - the black color of the table material and the shadows create interesting effects. The finish is a black lacquer finish that reads as a black with "depth". Items or artifacts can be display on the different levels below the table top to change the appearance of the table while also keeping the table top clear.
Dimensions & Packaging
The table design is US dimensions - in metric units, that is 1 meter X 1 meter square and 0.5 meter high, 1/2 the horizontal table dimension. The design is concentric squares, reducing by 0.3 meters each level: 1m with a 0.6m hole over a 0.6m square with a 0.3m hole over a 0.3m square. The package is +/- 1.01m X 1.01m X 0.08m thick with a carry handle. The packaging is recycled and/or new cardboard with cardboard filler pieces. A simple tool is provided for assembling and dis-assembling the table.
Tags
Table, Cocktail Table, Occasional Table, Coffee Table, Tavolino, Table Basse, Meso De Centro
Production Technology
The table is made from plywood with a tempered glass top that is set flush with the table top. The legs meet the corners of the horizontal pieces such that the chamfer on the horizontal pieces match the width of the legs. There are special spring loaded fasteners that hold it together, which are the dowel like items in the images. Due to limitations on dimensional tolerances, the item is better suited for mass production in a factory.
Mass production, Plywood, Knock down furniture, Black, glass
Design Challenge
The design process applied here has more to do with an experiment to prove a theory: The process of design may be accelerated by stripping it down to the fundamental components and working through them with intent, focusing on the design of the whole object at one time, and, if a problem is approached by considering the whole rather than considering each part, a coherent, harmonious and complete result may be achieved.
Research
The design process was an experiment in applying some design process theories I have. Basically, ways of using my mind to produce designs that are complete and appear as a unified complete design/ object, rather than appearing as an assemblage of parts. The design process may be used by anyone.
Inspiration
I wanted to design the "ultimate" cocktail table. Something that was beautiful to look at without becoming the center of attention of the room, a piece that can work with a variety of interior styles and a timeless design. The result is this table, which is a play of light, dark, shade and shadow.
Project Duration
The design took a couple of months to develop and apply to a working drawing. Designed in NYC, USA.
Operation Flow
The table is a "knock down" piece of furniture. The table comes in a box flat packed and is cash and carry - It is easy assembly for anyone with the special "spring loaded fasteners" (not detailed here).
Team Members
Mario Lotti - Design and Prototype.

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