Samara Méja Kopi by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Parabot Competition Category.

PerungguParabot· 2020

Samara Méja Kopi

by Jonathan Beldner

Client: Jonathan Beldner

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Parabot Category

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The Design

About Samara Méja Kopi

Samara nyaéta méja kopi anu dilengkepan méja leutik anu tiasa dicabut sareng dipasang deui. Bentukna diideuan ku kulit siki maple anu boga jangjang, katelah samara. Samara didamel tina kayu walnut sareng cherry solid tina kayu keras lokal, sareng bagian-bagianna dibentuk ngagunakeun mesin CNC. Suku tina kayu lapis silang (cross laminated timber) masihan kakuatan sareng stabilitas ka méja ieu. Daun-daun anu diukir ngagunakeun laser ngahias permukaan luhurna. Tutup luhur tiasa dibuka ku cara dipiuter pikeun ngaluarkeun méja baki alit, anu tiasa dianggo salaku permukaan kerja atanapi baki pikeun tuang. Méja ieu gaduh ukuran 1200 mm sabudeureun sareng 430 mm luhurna.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Samara Méja Kopi 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. Samara Méja Kopi 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. Samara Méja Kopi 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: Samara is a multi-functional coffee table that incorporates removable lap desks. Taking inspiration from maple seed pods, the solid wood construction honors the locally sourced lumber from which it was made. The user can either enjoy Samara as a place to rest their drinks and books, or unscrew the top cap to take off the mini tray tables. These desks can then be used as work stations or surfaces off of which they can eat their food.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1200 mm in width x 430 mm in height
Tags: Walnut, Cherry, Hardwood, CNC, Table, Furniture,
Production Technology: CNC manufactured using solid walnut and cherry wood

Cross laminated timber legs provide strength

Laser engraved top leaves enhance samara inspiration
Design Challenge: The most difficult part of this project was creating a structurally sound piece of furniture with moving components. Cross laminated timbers, a recent innovation in the construction industry, were utilized in the table's legs to enhance the stability of the piece
Research: Multiple prototypes were made to better understand stability and scale before the final CNC piece was built. Looking into new wood composition technologies, namely Cross Laminated Timber construction, was necessary to achieve a quality result. Collaboration with professionals in the field of Forestry allowed for the success of this product.
Inspiration: This project was meant to honor locally sourced Indiana hardwoods. The main form of the design was inspired by the propeller-like shape of maple seed pods, known as Samara. Samara are winged fruits or seeds which provided the perfect basis for a wood focused design. Furthermore, Samara's cherry and walnut construction showcases the beauty of local timber.
Project Duration: Started in August 2018 and finished in December 2018
Operation Flow: Samara operates primarily as a coffee table, one which acts as a focal point for any room. However, the top piece of Samara can be removed to gain access to the removable lap desks. This allows the coffee table to transform from a static piece of furniture to individual working/eating trays.