Little Thunder Kolltuk by Grasset Francois

Little Thunder Kolltuk by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award in Dizajni i Mobiljeve Competition Category.

ArgjendiMobilje· 2020

Little Thunder Kolltuk

by Grasset Francois

Client: Briant Sellerie

Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award Winner in Mobilje Category

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The Design

About Little Thunder Kolltuk

Little Thunder është një kolltuk i projektuar për shtëpi dhe vende pune. Struktura bazohet në një kupolë, një formë gjysmë-cilindrike e përdorur në arkitekturë që nga antikiteti. Kupola i jep kolltukut fortësi ndërsa përdor materialet me kursim. Një ulëse dhe një mbështetëse shpine i shtohen formës bazë të lakuar. Kolltuku është prodhuar prej paneleve druri shumështresore të formuara në kallëpe të mëdha. Sipërfaqja mund të lakohet në disa ngjyra ose të veshet me rrimësi arre. Kolltuku ka gjerësi 800 mm, thellësi 630 mm dhe lartësi 730 mm.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award

Little Thunder Kolltuk është fitues i Çmimit të Argjendtë A' Design Award, një njohje jashtëzakonisht prestigjioze që u akordohet dizajneve të nivelit më të lartë, mahnitëse dhe mbresëlënëse. Fituesit e Argjendtë janë vepra tejet brilante dhe jashtëzakonisht krijuese që ilustrojnë ekspertizën, talentin dhe mprehtësinë e shquar të dizajnerëve të tyre. Little Thunder Kolltuk pritet të jetë një vepër e mrekullueshme, vitrinë e vërtetë e mjeshtërisë, jashtëzakonisht profesionale dhe thellësisht inovative. Ky dizajn fitues i Çmimit të Argjendtë A' Design Award është një shpikje shumë e shquar dhe e admiruar që sjell dobi dhe zgjeron kufijtë e artit, shkencës, dizajnit dhe teknologjisë. Little Thunder Kolltuk është një krijim shumë i dëshiruar që ngjall dëshira, sjell ndjenja pozitive dhe zgjon habi e mahnitje.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This armchair employs a vault shape, which is one of the most robust structure possible with these materials. It also is highly decorative – examples of this architecture can be found going back to antiquity. Little Thunder’s timeless design means it will be a prized piece for years, isn't it the hallmark of a truly environmentally and social responsible design ?
Dimensions & Packaging: Width : 800 mm, depth : 630 mm, Height : 730 mm.
Tags: Armchair, arch, vault, wood, Little Thunder.
Production Technology: After making the foundational decision to adopt an vault structure, the design process progressed rather quickly. The fine-tuning process was meticulous, as we had to account for ergonomic factors. The manufacturing process requires specific skills, including multi-layer wood panels using large moulds. The suggested model is lacquered (with several colour options) or uses walnut wood veneer.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to design a furniture item, visually powerful enough to represent the diversification strategy of the company. It had to be manufactured in small series, ideally by one or several craftsmen.
Research: This armchair was developed for business and home uses. It will fit perfectly in an office or waiting room setting as well as in a living room or home office.
Inspiration: The Little Thunder armchair was born of our desire to create a very geometrically stable seat while using materials rigorously. The idea of a half-cylinder soon became obvious because its structure is so effective. Simply adding a seat and backrest to the basic shape can bring the same strong sensations as a summer thunderstorm.
Project Duration: We first began designing this armchair about a year and a half ago (in early 2018). After a number of sketches and 3D-printed scale models, we adjusted the shape to best suit ergonomic seating positions.
The study and production of the laminated timber armchair were done in Chambéry (Savoy), France.
Operation Flow: This armchair is designed to create a visual impact on its environment. Its shapes and geometric curves give it a highly graphical and surprising character. The lines crisscross but never clash, after numerous attempts to find a clean, comfortable result. Several finishes are offered to best match your desired indoor decoration.
Finally, further studies have yielded versions with wider armrests and strengthened, decorative bases.