Revolving Especie Korsi Panangan by Zanini de Zanine

Revolving Especie Korsi Panangan by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Parabot Competition Category.

PerungguParabot· 2022

Revolving Especie Korsi Panangan

by Zanini de Zanine

Client: Studio Zanini

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Parabot Category

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The Design

About Revolving Especie Korsi Panangan

Especie nyaéta korsi panangan puteran anu dirarancang pikeun dianggo di jero sareng luar rohangan. Korsi panangan ieu dijieun tina kai solid daur ulang tina bongkaran bangunan, anu digosok sareng divarnis. Dasar puteranana dijieun tina baja. Dudukanana dijieun tina polyurethane kapadetan sedeng sareng dilapisan ku kaen nautikal. Dasarna tetep teu gerak sedengkeun dudukanana puter. Sandaran tonggongna dimiringkeun pikeun nyayogikeun kanyamanan sareng sanggaan ka nu ngagunakeun. Bangku empuk tiasa disayogikeun salaku tempat sila suku. Bentukna nuturkeun volume kai solid sareng garis-garis nu jelas tina jati Brasil taun 1970-an.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Revolving Especie Korsi Panangan mangrupa juara A' Design Award Perunggu, pangakuan anu pohara bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain unggul anu dicirikeun ku kréativitas, kacerdikan jeung kawaspadaan. Para juara Perunggu téh artéfak anu lobaan kaahlian jeung kréatif pisan anu ngabuktikeun pangalaman anu lega, imajinasi jeung kacerdasan para désainerna. Revolving Especie Korsi Panangan diharepkeun jadi objék anu dihargaan, dikagumi jeung dipikanyaah anu profésional jeung inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Perunggu ieu ngalebetkeun prakték pangalusna dina seni, élmu, desain jeung téknologi, sarta unggul dina perhatian kana détail. Revolving Especie Korsi Panangan minuhan kabutuhan kalayan éndah, nyentuh kahayang, nyenangkeun rasa, jeung narik rasa panasaran.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Especie revolving armchair is a contemporary design element that is premised on sustainability through the reuse of demolition wood. It is a versatile and resistant piece of furniture - inspired by the best of Brazilian design from the 70's -, which adapts to both external and internal environments.
Dimensions & Packaging: 70 mm x 75 mm x 72mm
Tags: Armchair, Brazilian Design, Sustainable materials, Zanini´s chair, 70's inpiration
Production Technology: The Especie armchair is manufactured by reusing solid wood from demolition, going through the sanding and varnishing process. Its swivel base is made of steel and its seat, made of medium density polyurethane, is covered with nautical fabric.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge of the project was during the execution process. The fittings between the metal base and the wooden seat should be made in a way that makes the product resistant, ergonomic and safe for the user.
Research: The research for the production of the Especie armchair began in the designer's passion for the features and materials used in the furniture developed in Brazil during the 70's. Rigid lines and solid wood were outstanding characteristics of this furniture. Allied to this, there was also the idea of sustainability and the reuse of demolition wood, such as peroba and Ipe wood, appeared as an alternative to make the project viable and with an even more special meaning.
Inspiration: The Especie revolving armchair was inspired by the creative force of Brazilian modern design from the 70's. The furniture produced at that time was characterized by the use of solid wood, its volumetry with striking lines, the furniture of the 70's prioritized defined and rigid features. Allied to this, the idea of sustainability and resignification of elements of disposal.
Project Duration: This project has started in November 2021 in Rio de Janeiro and finished in February 2022 in Rio de Janeiro.
Operation Flow: The armchair has a fixed base and swivel seat. Its backrest has the necessary inclination to offer ergonomics and comfort to the user. The armchair can also be sold with the upholstered bench for the footrests.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Zanini, 2022.
Team Members: Designer: Zanini de Zanine
Creative Director: Thyara Torres
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #2: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #3: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #5: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.