Little Thunder Kiti cha Mkono by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Samani Competition Category.
FedhaSamani· 2020
Little Thunder Kiti cha Mkono
Client: Briant Sellerie
Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Samani Category
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About Little Thunder Kiti cha Mkono
Little Thunder ni kiti cha mkono kilichobuniwa kwa ajili ya nyumbani na sehemu za kazi. Muundo wake unategemea vault, umbo la nusu-silinda ambalo limekuwa likitumika katika ujenzi tangu zamani za kale. Vault humpa kiti hiki nguvu huku ikitumia vifaa kwa kiasi kidogo. Sehemu ya kukalia na sehemu ya kuegemeza mgongo huongezwa kwenye umbo la msingi lililopinda. Kiti hiki cha mkono kimetengenezwa kwa mbao za tabaka nyingi zilizoumbwa katika vipande vikubwa vya kutengeneza umbo. Uso wake unaweza kupakwa rangi ya lacquer katika rangi kadhaa au kufunikwa kwa gome la mbao ya walnut. Kiti hiki cha mkono kina upana wa milimita 800, kina cha milimita 630 na urefu wa milimita 730.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award
Little Thunder Kiti cha Mkono ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Little Thunder Kiti cha Mkono inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Little Thunder Kiti cha Mkono ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This armchair employs a vault shape, which is one of the most robust structure possible with these materials. It also is highly decorative – examples of this architecture can be found going back to antiquity. Little Thunder’s timeless design means it will be a prized piece for years, isn't it the hallmark of a truly environmentally and social responsible design ?
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width : 800 mm, depth : 630 mm, Height : 730 mm.
- Tags
- Armchair, arch, vault, wood, Little Thunder.
- Production Technology
- After making the foundational decision to adopt an vault structure, the design process progressed rather quickly. The fine-tuning process was meticulous, as we had to account for ergonomic factors. The manufacturing process requires specific skills, including multi-layer wood panels using large moulds. The suggested model is lacquered (with several colour options) or uses walnut wood veneer.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to design a furniture item, visually powerful enough to represent the diversification strategy of the company. It had to be manufactured in small series, ideally by one or several craftsmen.
- Research
- This armchair was developed for business and home uses. It will fit perfectly in an office or waiting room setting as well as in a living room or home office.
- Inspiration
- The Little Thunder armchair was born of our desire to create a very geometrically stable seat while using materials rigorously. The idea of a half-cylinder soon became obvious because its structure is so effective. Simply adding a seat and backrest to the basic shape can bring the same strong sensations as a summer thunderstorm.
- Project Duration
- We first began designing this armchair about a year and a half ago (in early 2018). After a number of sketches and 3D-printed scale models, we adjusted the shape to best suit ergonomic seating positions.
The study and production of the laminated timber armchair were done in Chambéry (Savoy), France. - Operation Flow
- This armchair is designed to create a visual impact on its environment. Its shapes and geometric curves give it a highly graphical and surprising character. The lines crisscross but never clash, after numerous attempts to find a clean, comfortable result. Several finishes are offered to best match your desired indoor decoration.
Finally, further studies have yielded versions with wider armrests and strengthened, decorative bases.
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