Haleiwa Karrige by Melissa Mae Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award in Dizajni i Mobiljeve Competition Category.

ArgjendiMobilje· 2020

Haleiwa Karrige

by Melissa Mae Tan

Client: Beyond Function

Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award Winner in Mobilje Category

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The Design

About Haleiwa Karrige

Haleiwa endet një bastun prej palme kacavjerrëse të qëndrueshme në kthesa gjithëpërfshirëse dhe hedh një siluetë të veçantë. Materialet natyrore bëjnë homazhe për traditën artizanale në Filipine, riparuar për kohën e tanishme. Paiftohet, ose përdoret si pjesë e deklaratës, shkathtësia e dizajnit e bën këtë karrige të përshtatet me stile të ndryshme. Krijimi i një ekuilibri midis formës dhe funksionit, hirit dhe forcës, arkitekturës dhe dizajnit, Haleiwa është aq i rehatshëm sa është i bukur.

The Recognition

About the Çmimi i Argjendtë A' Design Award

Haleiwa Karrige 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. Haleiwa Karrige 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. Haleiwa Karrige 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: Legacy meets contemporary. Grace meets strength. Sweeping curves seamlessly merge with striking lines. Rattan, a pliant material commonly used in indigenous Philippine furniture, gets a modern upgrade when paired with a solid metal frame. This chair's form and weave pay tribute to the rich history of the material and the artisans that have crafted pieces from it, while breaking away from tradition just enough to create a statement.
Dimensions & Packaging: 640mm width x 850mm depth x 830mm height
Tags: haleiwa, chair, rattan, woven, handmade, indigenous
Production Technology: Rattan is a sustainable material commonly used for weaving due to its durability. A cantilever design would not have been practical, and thus metal framing was used to add stability. As a nod to the handwoven rattan, the metal was manually bent to shape.
Design Challenge: Stability was a key concern. The width of the legs that connect the base to the seat posed a challenge. The design of a triangular base was the solution that balanced the structural and aesthetic. Internal support placement also posed a challenge since the design shows all of its skeletal composition. The supports had to be created and then strategically located in order to maximize stability, while being as inconspicuous as possible.
Research: The research focus for the Haleiwa was on the balance and stability based on its unconventional form. The optimum placements of supports and dimensions of elements were studied and tested throughout the prototyping period.
Inspiration: This piece was inspired by the concept of balance. The balance between strength and fluidity, modern and traditional, complexity and simplicity.
Project Duration: The chair was conceptualized in August 2019 and prototype finished October 2019. Designed and manufactured in Manila, Philippines
Operation Flow: The chair is wide enough for the user to sit comfortably in any position. Cushions are also provided for additional ease and comfort without distracting from the visual impact.
Team Members: Melissa Mae Tan
Image Credits: All images: Photographer Berwin Coroza, 2020