Plit Tshebetso ya Sehlooho: Setulo sa Lehlakoreng by Kutay Guler

Plit Tshebetso ya Sehlooho: Setulo sa Lehlakoreng by Kutay Guler is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Fenitjhara Competition Category.

BoronseFenitjhara· 2021

Plit Tshebetso ya Sehlooho: Setulo sa Lehlakoreng

by Kutay Guler

Client: Plit Co.

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Fenitjhara Category

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The Design

About Plit Tshebetso ya Sehlooho: Setulo sa Lehlakoreng

Mongolo wa Buka: Plit ke setulo sa lehlakoreng se hlophisitsweng bakeng sa dikahare tsa dikhamphani le matlo. Bokaho ba ho dula bo arotswe ho ya ka mola o otlolohileng wa tsamaiso, ho hlahisa mahlakore a mabedi a sebetsang ka bo ona ha modirisi a fetola boima le maemo a ho dula. Bokaho ba setulo bo hatakilwe hore bo fane ka tshehetso e ntle ho feta. Motheo o entswe ka dikotwana tse pedi tse kobehileng tsa aluminium e sebetsweng ka mochini le ho bopuwa ka mokgwa o batang, e nang le moaho o benyang le o mopherese wa 'mala o motsho wa anodized. Setulo se entswe ka polypropylene copolymer e tshelwang ho pota moaho wa aluminium, mme bokaho ba sona bo fetoha-fetohang bo na le sebopeho se boreleli le se fetofetohang. Moqapo ona o arabela tlhahong e fetofetohang ya ho dula.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Plit Tshebetso ya Sehlooho: Setulo sa Lehlakoreng ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Plit Tshebetso ya Sehlooho: Setulo sa Lehlakoreng e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Plit Tshebetso ya Sehlooho: Setulo sa Lehlakoreng e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The typical seat is often imagined as a static entity, supporting the body in a linear way, disregarding the frequent changes in sitting poses and the shifting user weight. Plit chair proposes a new perspective by dividing the seating surface on the vertical axis to create two sides that react to the user independently as they re-adjust their pose. The seat surface is scored to provide better support. The base is composed of two curving strips to give the impression of fluidity and leniency.
Dimensions & Packaging: Seat Height – 453mm; Seat Width – 445mm; Seat Depth – 445mm; Seat Angle – 5 degrees
Backrest Height – 405mm; Backrest Width – 405mm; Backrest Angle – 5 degrees; Lumbar Support Height – 155mm
Base Total Height – 505mm; Base Depth – 515mm
Package Size – 600mm x 600mm x 300mm unassembled
Tags: Chair, Contemporary, Ergonomy, Onement, Side Chair, Split
Production Technology: The structure of the chair is a combination of machined and cold-formed aluminum. The continuous strips that form the base feature a polished and a black satin finish applied through masked anodization to create a laminated effect. The seat is overmolded Polypropylene Copolymer around a machined aluminum internal frame to increase structural integrity, featuring a smooth matte finish with slight texturing, soft to the touch and flexible. The seat components are connected via a set of bolts.
Design Challenge: The typical chair design assumes that seating positions are static and weight distribution is symmetrical on the vertical axis at all times. However, research suggests that sitting is a dynamic action and users naturally shift their body weight to regulate blood flow and balance tissue perfusion. This chair proposes a unique design by splitting the chair on the vertical axis. Through utilizing flexible materials, the chair can respond to the shifting body weight independently and asymmetrically.
Research: Although often envisioned as a static posture, sitting is a dynamic action. Seating surface applies pressure to the user’s body and forces them to shift their weight and realign their body to regulate blood flow and balance tissue perfusion. Research suggests that fidgeting starts within 30 minutes. This design addresses the dynamic nature of seating by splitting the chair into two sides that can flex independently and respond to the shift in weight distribution more actively and efficiently.
Inspiration: Inspired by the dynamic nature of sitting, in order to adaptively support the shifting poses and weight of the user, the chair form is split on the vertical axis creating two halves that can react to the user independently and asymmetrically. The effect of the split is inspired by the Onement series of paintings by Barnett Newman. The split creates a negative space that emphasizes independence yet, it also becomes the visual element that underlines and celebrates unity and totality.
Project Duration: The project was started in May 2020 and completed in November 2020.
Operation Flow: The chair is designed to deliver an unusual and comfortable seating experience while complementing modern corporate and residential interiors with its unique look. The flowing lines and sculptural aesthetic makes the chair ideal for creating focal points, however, the relatively simplistic features enable the designer to use the chair in a repeated fashion without overwhelming the intended visual composition.
Team Members: Kutay Guler
Image Credits: Kutay Guler, 2020