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Arms Utomhusfåtölj by Cameron Smith

Arms Utomhusfåtölj by Cameron Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award i Brons in Trädgårds- och Utomhusmöbeldesign Competition Category.


BronsUtomhusmöbler· 2022

Arms Utomhusfåtölj

by Cameron Smith

Client: Furniture Smith

A' Design Award i Brons Winner in Utomhusmöbler Category

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The Design

About Arms Utomhusfåtölj

Arms är en utomhusfåtölj designad för komfort och socialt umgänge. Ramen är tillverkad av pulverlackerad aluminiumplåt, och fyra teaklameller är infällda i ramen för att skapa ett inbäddat utseende. Lamellerna är löstagbara för enkel rengöring och underhåll. Öppningar i ramen låter instängt vatten rinna av och ger ventilation för torkning. De böjda benen förkortar den totala längden, vilket gör att stolen får plats på trängre ytor än fåtöljer med raka ben. En tillvalskudde i utomhustyg kan läggas till för extra komfort.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Brons

Arms Utomhusfåtölj är vinnare av A' Design Award i Brons, ett högst prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas enastående designverk som utmärker sig genom kreativitet, uppfinningsrikedom och klokhet. Bronsvinnare är mycket skickliga och slående kreativa föremål som styrker formgivarnas stora erfarenhet, fantasi och påhittighet. Arms Utomhusfåtölj förväntas vara ett högt skattat, beundrat och älskat föremål som är anmärkningsvärt professionellt och innovativt. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Brons införlivar bästa praxis inom konst, vetenskap, design och teknik och är utmärkt genom sin omsorg om detaljer. Arms Utomhusfåtölj tillfredsställer fantastiskt behov, rör vid längtan, charmar känslor och väcker nyfikenhet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The Arms lounge chair is a short lounge chair with bent legs designed for comfort and social interactions with others. The shorter length compared to straight legged lounge chairs allows it to fit in tighter spaces more comfortably.

The use of powder coated aluminum and teak provide ample protection to the elements in an outdoor environment. Slots in the sheet metal frame allow captured water to drain and add ventilation for drying.
Dimensions & Packaging
700 mm wide x 1450 mm deep x 800 mm tall
Tags
modern teak outdoor chaise lounge chair
Production Technology
The frame is fabricated in sheet aluminum and powder coated with various color options. The teak slats fit interior to the frame and can be easily removed for cleaning and maintenance.

With teak finishes in natural or weathered and multiple color options for the frame, the Arms lounge chair provides flexibility to fit any outdoor environment. An optional fabric cushion provides added comfort and flexibility to create looks to match any environment.
Design Challenge
Wood expands and swells when used in an outdoor setting where sheet aluminum is fairly consistent. The leg attachment to the frame was engineered to account for the teak swelling. A post is welded to the frame that runs in a hole in the center of the leg. The leg is secured with epoxy from the center so that it can swell within the aluminum frame.
Research
An ergonomic model was created that allows for adjustment of length and angle of the seat, leg, back and lumbar. Adjusting the angles and length of the components allowed for the geometry to be tested by various users for maximum comfort.
Inspiration
The Arms outdoor lounge chair gains inspiration from the feeling of peace and relaxation. The design was conceived and sketched while overlooking a couple resting on the beach. The angled back legs relate to a human form reminiscent of a person sitting on the ground leaning back with their weight on their arms. The mood at the beach is energetic yet relaxed and social and the form of the Arms Lounger reflects those characteristics.
Project Duration
The first sketch was created in February 2019. The prototypes were completed August 2021
Operation Flow
Teak slats are inset to the aluminum frame to create a nested look. The four teak slats are removable for easy cleaning and maintenance. An optional cushion with outdoor fabric can be added to increase comfort.
Patents
Patent Pending
Team Members
Cameron Smith
Adam Smith
Ilia Timonin
Image Credits
MeaganWest photographer

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