Little Thunder Primary Function: Кул терәкле кәнәфи by Grasset Francois is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге in Мебель Дизайны Competition Category.
КөмешМебель· 2020
Little Thunder Primary Function: Кул терәкле кәнәфи
Client: Briant Sellerie
A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге Winner in Мебель Category
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About Little Thunder Primary Function: Кул терәкле кәнәфи
Book Text: "Little Thunder" – өйләр һәм эш урыннары өчен эшләнгән кул терәкле кәнәфи. Аның структурасы борынгы заманнан бирле архитектурада кулланылган ярымцилиндр формасындагы гөмбәзгә нигезләнгән. Гөмбәз материалларны тыгыз файдаланган хәлдә кәнәфигә ныклык бирә. Төп бөгелгән формага утыргыч һәм аркалык өстәлә. Кул терәкле кәнәфи зур калыпларда формалаштырылган күп катлаулы агач панельләрдән ясалган. Өслеге берничә төстә лаклана яки грек чикләвеге агачы шпоны белән капланырга мөмкин. Кул терәкле кәнәфинең киңлеге 800 мм, тирәнлеге 630 мм һәм биеклеге 730 мм.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге
Little Thunder Primary Function: Кул терәкле кәнәфи – A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге җиңүчесе, бу гадәттән тыш абруйлы танып белү, ул югары класслы, чибәр һәм тәэсирле дизайннарга бирелә. Көмеш җиңүчеләре – үз дизайнерларының искиткеч белемен, талантын һәм үткенлеген күрсәтүче бик ялтыравыклы һәм иҗади эшләр. Little Thunder Primary Function: Кул терәкле кәнәфи искиткеч, үрнәк булырлык, игътибарга лаеклы профессиональ һәм тирән яңалыклы әсәр булыр дип көтелә. A' Design Award Көмеш бүләге җиңүче бу дизайн – сәнгать, фән, дизайн һәм технология чикләрен алга җигүче файдалы, югары бәяләнгән уйлап табу. Little Thunder Primary Function: Кул терәкле кәнәфи – күпләрнең көнләшкән, теләкләрне уятучы, уңай хисләр китерүче һәм хәйранлык һәм гаҗәпләнү тудыручы иҗат җимеше.
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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