Equilibrio Heykelsi Lavabo by Thiago Mondini

Equilibrio Heykelsi Lavabo by Thiago Mondini is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Gümüş Ödülü in Banyo Mobilyası ve Sıhhi Tesisat Tasarımı Competition Category.

GümüşSıhhi Tesisat· 2023

Equilibrio Heykelsi Lavabo

by Thiago Mondini

Client: Thiago Mondini Arquitetura

A' Design Award Gümüş Ödülü Winner in Sıhhi Tesisat Category

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The Design

About Equilibrio Heykelsi Lavabo

Equilibrio, tezgahın hassas eğimi ile sağlam hacmi arasındaki kontrastı araştıran heykelsi bir lavabodur. Yuvarlak bir format elde etmek amacıyla birkaç taş parçasının bir araya getirilmesi ve modellenmesiyle yapılan asıl lavabo, diyagonal bir bölüm ve parçanın üst kısmının hafif bir eğimi ile oluşturulmuştur. Önerilen destekler asimetriktir; bir tarafta tesisatı kaplayan içi boş bir tüp, diğer tarafta ise ince bir bacak vardır, ancak bu parça destekler olmadan da kullanılabilir.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gümüş Ödülü

Equilibrio Heykelsi Lavabo, A' Design Award Gümüş Ödülü kazananıdır; bu, göz alıcı, yüce ve etkileyici birinci sınıf tasarımlara verilen olağanüstü prestijli bir tanınırlıktır. Gümüş kazananlar, tasarımcılarının olağanüstü uzmanlığını, yeteneğini ve keskin zekasını gösteren son derece parlak ve çok yaratıcı eserlerdir. Equilibrio Heykelsi Lavabo, harika, örnek gösterilen, dikkat çekici derecede profesyonel ve derinlemesine yenilikçi bir eser olması beklenir. A' Design Award Gümüş Ödülü kazanan bu tasarım, sanat, bilim, tasarım ve teknolojinin sınırlarına fayda sağlayan ve onları ilerleten oldukça dikkat çekici, beğenilen bir buluştur. Equilibrio Heykelsi Lavabo, büyük kıskançlıkla bakılan, arzuları uyandıran, olumlu duygular getiren ve şaşkınlık ve hayranlık uyandıran bir yaratımdır.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This sculptural stone sink relies on the contrast between the countertop's delicate inclination and its robust volume. The sink is created by a diagonal section and a slight tilt of the upper portion of the piece. The supports are asymmetrical, with a hollow tube covering the pluming on one side and a skinny leg on the other.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1500 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm
Tags: bathroom, sink, lavatory, basin, sculpture, artistic, stone, quartzite
Production Technology: As already specified above, this piece was assembled from several stone fragments in order to create the curves without the need of a solid block of rock. This was the main technical challenge. The design is actually quite straightforward and is based on a diagonal cut of the countertop, the remaining portion being slightly tilted to the right angle to prevent water from spilling when it collides with the surface.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of this activity was to reach simplicity and yet maintain ingenuity. Assuring the correct funcioning of the sink was also higly important, as it would be in display for one year and should have no problems operating.
Research: This sculptural stone sink relies on the contrast between the countertop's delicate inclination and its robust volume. Design-wise there was a search for apparent simplicity: to cut a countertop diagonally and push it down so the water can flow. This tilt is of mere 1cm and in the right angle to prevent water from spilling. The assymetrical supports enhance the perception of contrasts. In one side a hollow tube covers the plumbing, in the other side a skinny metal leg almost defies gravity.
Inspiration: This project's major objective was to explore contrasts. Since stone often has a very dense appearance, I investigated a design and technique to make it appear both weighty and delicate. The sink could have been cut from a single stone block or assembled from a number of small stone fragments. Due to financial considerations, the second option was preferred. A diagonal section and a slight tilt of the upper portion of the piece creates the actual basin.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2022 ad finished in August 2022, and is currently being exhibited at Mostra Artefacto Balneario Camboriu, Brazil, from August 2022 until June 2023.
Operation Flow: This is a sculptural object, meant to be, at the same time, artistic and functional. It could be produced in different sizes and the main characteristics are the subtle elements designed in a very heavy-looking piece.
Team Members: Thiago Mondini
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