RMIT Capitol Theatre Bankett Sittplatser by Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd

RMIT Capitol Theatre Bankett Sittplatser by Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award i Brons in Interiör- och Utställningsdesign Competition Category.

BronsInteriör· 2020

RMIT Capitol Theatre Bankett Sittplatser

by Peter Rattle - CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd

Client: Commercial Upholstery Solutions (Vic) Pty Ltd

A' Design Award i Brons Winner in Interiör Category

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The Design

About RMIT Capitol Theatre Bankett Sittplatser

Genom en omvandling till en toppmodern presentation och föreläsningsteater var Capitol utrustad för att bli en unik arbetsmiljövärd, konferenser, studentföreläsningar och biografproduktioner. Den specialiserade banquett-sittplatsen och komponenttrycket garanterar nu att Capitol förblir ett arvsmästare för nästa generation av beskyddare.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Brons

RMIT Capitol Theatre Bankett Sittplatser 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. RMIT Capitol Theatre Bankett Sittplatser 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. RMIT Capitol Theatre Bankett Sittplatser tillfredsställer fantastiskt behov, rör vid längtan, charmar känslor och väcker nyfikenhet.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The Tender brief was to add new modern seating but with a link to the past for this 3 storey dilapidated Building, which was originally designed by renowned Architects Walter Burley Griffin and his wife Marion Mahony Griffin. Built in 1924, this Building was one of the worlds earliest examples of Art Deco / Chicago Gothic styles. Using images from the past the design team were able to create the desired "Chunky Club" style of leather seating to meet the Client, Architect and Buildings needs
Dimensions & Packaging: Traditionally upholstered seats are manufactured with a timber carcase, however in this instance a custom metal frame was required for additional strength and support.These frames were bolted and chemically fixed to the concrete plinths so that the seats did not interfere with the glass panels behind the upholstered seats.
Tags: Banquettes, Seating, Leather, Upholstery, Furniture, Custom Design, Joinery
Production Technology: The Design utilises both a hard foam insert with a softer outer core covered with Dacron. This is then wrapped with an Aniline pull-up leather that will age over time to give an antique look.
Design Challenge: The hardest challenge was to ensure that all seat cushions matched on the 90 degree corners between columns and a 45 degree mitre as well as the curved tops and bottoms. This involved hand made templates and several prototypes prior to the final manufacture.
Research: In order to understand the Clients requirements CUS researched the Buildings history along with other Cinemas from this period. From these observations the production team were able to design the Banquettes to best match the Client's brief along with the heritage format.
Inspiration: After winning this project at the tender stage the design team addressed the issues of how best to manufacture and install the seating against the existing concrete steps as well as the addition of new glasswork and metal balastrades behind the seats. After producing several prototypes, the design and production team were able to reach a satisfactory outcome that was both functional and fitted into the Buildings past life.
Project Duration: The project required several months to manufacture in the factory and around 6 weeks to install on site in the Melbourne CBD.
Operation Flow: The Banquettes were designed to be oversized and along with the antique green leather the seating blended in with the large floor space, carpets, tall ceilings and columns without taking away from the Art Deco format.
Team Members: Peter Rattle
Image Credits: Peter Rattle for CUS (Vic) Pty Ltd
Tatjana Plitt Photography
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