Haleiwa Upuan by Melissa Mae Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award na Pilak in Disenyo ng Muwebles Competition Category.

PilakMuwebles· 2020

Haleiwa Upuan

by Melissa Mae Tan

Client: Beyond Function

A' Design Award na Pilak Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Haleiwa Upuan

Ang Haleiwa weaves sustainable rattan sa mga walong kurbada at naghuhugas ng isang natatanging silweta. Ang mga likas na materyales ay nagbibigay ng paggalang sa tradisyon ng artisanal sa Pilipinas, muli para sa kasalukuyang panahon. Ipares, o ginamit bilang isang piraso ng pahayag, ang kakayahang magamit ng disenyo ay ginagawang umangkop sa upuang ito sa iba't ibang mga estilo. Lumilikha ng isang balanse sa pagitan ng form at function, biyaya at lakas, arkitektura at disenyo, ang Haleiwa ay komportable na ito ay maganda.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Pilak

Ang Haleiwa Upuan 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 Haleiwa Upuan 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 Haleiwa Upuan 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: Legacy meets contemporary. Grace meets strength. Sweeping curves seamlessly merge with striking lines. Rattan, a pliant material commonly used in indigenous Philippine furniture, gets a modern upgrade when paired with a solid metal frame. This chair's form and weave pay tribute to the rich history of the material and the artisans that have crafted pieces from it, while breaking away from tradition just enough to create a statement.
Dimensions & Packaging: 640mm width x 850mm depth x 830mm height
Tags: haleiwa, chair, rattan, woven, handmade, indigenous
Production Technology: Rattan is a sustainable material commonly used for weaving due to its durability. A cantilever design would not have been practical, and thus metal framing was used to add stability. As a nod to the handwoven rattan, the metal was manually bent to shape.
Design Challenge: Stability was a key concern. The width of the legs that connect the base to the seat posed a challenge. The design of a triangular base was the solution that balanced the structural and aesthetic. Internal support placement also posed a challenge since the design shows all of its skeletal composition. The supports had to be created and then strategically located in order to maximize stability, while being as inconspicuous as possible.
Research: The research focus for the Haleiwa was on the balance and stability based on its unconventional form. The optimum placements of supports and dimensions of elements were studied and tested throughout the prototyping period.
Inspiration: This piece was inspired by the concept of balance. The balance between strength and fluidity, modern and traditional, complexity and simplicity.
Project Duration: The chair was conceptualized in August 2019 and prototype finished October 2019. Designed and manufactured in Manila, Philippines
Operation Flow: The chair is wide enough for the user to sit comfortably in any position. Cushions are also provided for additional ease and comfort without distracting from the visual impact.
Team Members: Melissa Mae Tan
Image Credits: All images: Photographer Berwin Coroza, 2020