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Dihedral Karrige Lounge by Rakeem Bradshaw

Dihedral Karrige Lounge by Rakeem Bradshaw is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award in Dizajni i Mobiljeve Competition Category.


HekuriMobilje· 2023

Dihedral Karrige Lounge

by Rakeem Bradshaw

Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award Winner in Mobilje Category

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The Design

About Dihedral Karrige Lounge

Dihedral është një karrige lounge e ndërtuar nga forma gjeometrike dhe përbërës simetrikë. Dizajni kombinon forma hekzagonale të rregullta dhe konkave për të mbështetur ndenjësen dhe mbështetësen e shpinës. Hekzagoni u zgjodh sepse kjo formë gjendet në natyrë dhe formon struktura të forta dhe të rregullta. Stilet moderne të mesit të shekullit ndikuan në pamjen e pastër të karriges. Dihedral është prodhuar nga dru i fortë gome (rubberwood) me finiturë kafe arre dhe është veshur me lëkurë artificiale mbi mbushje shkume. Karrigja lounge është menduar për t'u përdorur vetëm në ambiente të brendshme.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Hekurt A' Design Award

Dihedral Karrige Lounge është fitues i Çmimit të Hekurt A' Design Award, një njohje prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të mira që plotësojnë kërkesat profesionale e industriale që priten nga krijimet e dizajnuara mirë. Fituesit e Hekurt shfaqin aftësi të madhe, specializim të lartë, kuptim ekspert dhe kapacitet krijues të autorëve të tyre. Dihedral Karrige Lounge pritet të jetë një krijim shumë i vlerësuar, i admiruar e i dashur, praktik dhe inovativ. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Hekurt A' Design Award integron praktikat më të mira të industrisë dhe ka karakteristika teknike të afta, të lidhura me njohuri dhe talent. Dihedral Karrige Lounge respektohet për përpikërinë e tij dhe është dizajnuar për të ofruar përmirësime të cilësisë së jetës që ndihmojnë ta bëjnë botën një vend më të mirë.

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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