Porto Lounge Chair by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer

Porto Lounge Chair by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award na Pilak in Disenyo ng Muwebles Competition Category.

PilakMuwebles· 2022

Porto Lounge Chair

by Frans Schrofer - Studio Schrofer

Client: BoConcept

A' Design Award na Pilak Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Porto Lounge Chair

Ang Porto ay isang lounge chair na dinisenyo para sa kaginhawaan at pagkapribado sa tahanan. Ang upuan ay may malaking hugis-elipsong sandalan sa ulo na nagpoprotekta sa nakaupong tao mula sa mga nakababahalang tanawin at ingay habang nakikipag-usap nang personal o online. Ang nagtatagpong mga anggulo at kurba ay bumubuo ng isang eskulturang hugis na yumayakap sa katawan at sumusuporta sa ibabang bahagi ng likod. Isang swivel at tilt na mekanismo ang nagbibigay-daan sa buong 360 degrees na tanawin at tumutugon sa galaw ng katawan. Ang mekanismo ay nakalagay sa base ng upuan at pagkatapos ay tinatakpan ng tapiserya para sa isang walang-putol na anyo. Isang katugmang patungan ng paa ang nagbibigay-kumpleto sa upuan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Pilak

Ang Porto Lounge Chair ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Porto Lounge Chair ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Porto Lounge Chair ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Porto addresses style, comfort and privacy requirements for the aesthetically discerning home owner. The signature feature of the Porto is the elliptically shaped headrest that enhances the visual appearance of the occupant while ensuring privy reception of the relaying party.
Porto is sculptural and dynamic with converging angles and curves shaped to embrace the body. The 360 degrees swivel and tilt mechanism, responds to the body movements and is assembled in the base of the seat and upholstered afterwards for a seamless appearance.
Dimensions & Packaging: Product Dimensions:
Height: 1080 mm
Width: 780 mm
Depth: 850 mm
Seat height: 410 mm
Height of armrest: 520 mm
Tags: Relax Chair, Swivel Mechanism, Tilt Mechanism, Armchiar, fauteuil, BoConcept, Studio Schrofer, Furniture
Production Technology: Porto is produced in a one-mold cold foam technology with a metal frame insert for reinforcement. The swivel and tilt mechanism provides a 360 degrees panoramic experience which widens the perspective while focusing on topic. The tilt mechanism responds to the body movement and is assembled in the base of the seat and upholstered afterwards for a seamless appearance.
BoConcept provides an extensive array of fabrics and leathers for personal customization for any interior.
Research: The Covid pandemic accelerated the demand for relax chairs as more professionals and students required both privacy and comfort shifting from on-site work/school locations to home-work/study mobile locations. According to the 2020 consensus teleworking more than a third of the households with median incomes of $65,100/yr. teleworked (doubled from the previous year). For those in a higher income bracket of $200,000/yr. the percentage who converted to teleworking was even higher, 73.1%. As teleworking increased, so was the demand on the networks, satellites, digital communications. This directly affected on how home furniture was used as a "substitute" for work furniture. Kitchen tables and chairs were not the most ergonomic solution to replace work desks and chairs. Background clutter and noise distracted the transmitting message and messenger.

An ergonomic and auditory shield would not only protect the seater from distractions, but also create an enhanced radar like focus. The curvilinear shape and concave form inspired on radars, satellites and telecommunication technology inspired the shape of the frame. A 360 degree rotating swivel mechanism would enable the seaters to literally shift their perspective away from distractions. A tilt mechanism embedded in the seat and activated on the right hand side lever would provide a repose (to induce those power naps, scientifically proven to enhance concentration) as well as accommodate natural movement of the body to prevent muscular-skeletal stress. Naturally a footrest was designed as added as an accessory to relieve blood stagnation in the legs.
Inspiration: Satellites and radars, a global necessity for the modern age on their ability to transmit and receive signals for intelligence gathering. Their stealthy design determines the maximum range of vision, their accuracy of locating and their ability to distinguish and detect targets. We incorporated elements of satellites and radars to create a vividly attractive relax chair to send strong non-verbal signals of confidence, intelligence and elegance.
Project Duration: Porto is designed by Studio Schrofer for BoConcept which is located in Denmark. The project is finished and presented to the market in 2021.
Operation Flow: The Porto is a personal harbor of warmth, artistic expression and ultimate privacy, embracing the body from head to to (with the accompanying footrest) supporting lower back in ergonomic perfection. The swivel mechanism widens the perspective of the user while focusing on topic. The tilt mechanism responds to the body movements.
Addressing privacy, communication, comfort needs and style requirements of aesthetically sensitive individuals, Porto by BoConcept delivers all within financial affordability.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Frans Schrofer, 2019
Image Credits: Image #4: Photographer Christian B, Porto, 2021.
Image #5: Photographer Stéphane Maffait, Porto, 2021.