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X Streams Gapy tutawajy by Jiri Marek

X Streams Gapy tutawajy by Jiri Marek is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Demir Baýragy in Mebel Aksessuarlary, Enjamlar we Materiallar Dizaýny Competition Category.


DemirMebel Aksessuarlary· 2021

X Streams Gapy tutawajy

by Jiri Marek

Client: Studio number 10

A' Design Award Demir Baýragy Winner in Mebel Aksessuarlary Category

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The Design

About X Streams Gapy tutawajy

X Streams gaýtadan ulanylýan agaçdan ýasalan gapy tutawajydyr. Her tutawaç berkligi üpjün etmek üçin biri-birine birikdirilen iki agaç bölegünden ýasalýar. Ýumşak öwrüm tutawaç bilen boýny birleşdirip, ýakymly duýgy we çyzykly bolmadyk şekil berýär. Fraktal ýakma usuly, derýa akymlaryna meňzeş inçe damarlary emele getirýär. Bu damarlar reňkli epoksi rezin bilen dolduryllar ýa-da altyn ýa-da kümüş folga bilen baýlaşdyrylýar, soňra bolsa inçe ýylmanak görnüş almak üçin şeffaf epoksi rezin bilen örtülýär. Elektrik togy öz ýoluny saýlap geçýändigi sebäpli, her tutawaç özboluşlydyr.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Demir Baýragy

X Streams Gapy tutawajy A' Design Award Demir Baýragynyň ýeňijisidir; bu gowy dizaýn edilen eserlerden garaşylýan hünär we senagat talaplaryny kanagatlandyrýan gowy dizaýnlara berilýän abraýly ykrarnamadyr. Demir ýeňijileri döredijileriniň uly başarnygyny, ýokary ugurlaşygyny, hünärmen düşünjesini we döredijilik ukybyny görkezýär. X Streams Gapy tutawajy uly baha berilýän, haýran galynýan we söýülýän, amaly we täzelikçi eser bolmagy garaşylýar. A' Design Award Demir Baýragyny gazanan bu dizaýn pudagyň iň oňat tejribelerini birleşdirýär we bilim we zehin bilen baglanyşykly ukyply tehniki aýratynlyklara eýedir. X Streams Gapy tutawajy jikme-jikligi üçin hormatlanylýar we dünýäni has gowy ýere öwürmäge kömek edýän ýaşaýyş hilini gowulandyrýan zatlary hödürlemek üçin dizaýn edilendir.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The X Streams door handles are different to other conventional handles in terms of material choice and finish.
By choosing reclaimed wood, and using the process of fractal burning to create the illustration of river streams, the designers process offers each piece an individuality that can not be replicated because the electric current chooses where the rivers in the design will flow.
The smooth curve between the handles grip and the neck, feel pleasant to touch yet robust enough to perform its function. This additional nonlinear element elevates the overall shape of the handle.
Dimensions & Packaging
length 140mm, width 26mm projection 65mm Rose dimensions 55mm X 55mm
Tags
Door handle, wooden door handle, door leaver, door hardware, X Streams, architectural hardware,
Production Technology
Two pieces of wood are required to be joined to ensure durability. The veins created by the process of fractal burning creates the illusion of river streams. The veins are filled with either a colored epoxy resin, or infused with a metal leaf such as gold or silver. They are finally covered with crystal clear epoxy resin to create the ultimate finish.
Design Challenge
This project faced two key challenges. One, to ensure the handle was fit for purpose in terms of comfort and durability. Secondly, executing the process of fractal burning in a safe manner whilst dealing with the added complexity of creating a three dimensional visual effect.
Research
Passionate about sustainability, the designer chose to use reclaimed wood from historic buildings as the raw material for his creations. Two pieces of wood were required to create one door handle to ensure the handle could endure daily use. Illustration of river streams running through the design infused by luxury metals, such as gold and silver, into his design creates three dimensional effect and kept the nature theme of the project.
Inspiration
The designer drew inspiration from nature. Why was wood, one of the most comforting materials to touch, overlooked as a material of choice when it came to creating a door handle? If doors themselves are made from wood, why do people often turn to colder material such as metals for their handles? The designer was convinced that there must be a way to make this versatile and sustainable material a work of art. These very thoughts led the designer on the quest of making a unique wooden door handle
Project Duration
The whole project from an idea in December 2019 to fully functional developed product in December 2020 was created in Telford UK.
Operation Flow
Primary use of this handle is opening new spaces, however its distinguished finish, which attracts attention, plays an important part in integration of the entire environment around.
Team Members
Jiri Marek
Alena Marek
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams gold leaf,2021
Image #2: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams mix,2021
Image #3: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams copper leaf,2021
Image #4: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams box,2021
Image #5: Photographer Roberts Howell, X-Streams silver leaf,2021

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