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Frank Багатофункціональні меблі by John Helmersen - Design by Johns

Frank Багатофункціональні меблі by John Helmersen - Design by Johns is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award in Дизайн меблів Competition Category.


БронзаМеблі· 2023

Frank Багатофункціональні меблі

by John Helmersen - Design by Johns

Client: Design by Johns

Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award Winner in Меблі Category

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The Design

About Frank Багатофункціональні меблі

Концепція дизайну полягає в мінімалістичній естетиці відповідно до органічної скандинавської традиції якісного дизайну, що радує око з усіх кутів. Складається з трьох частин. З шовковисто гладкою поверхнею з бамбука, що обіймає ваше тіло і радує погляд. Бамбук спеціально обрано за його значущі характеристики з повагою до навколишнього середовища та сталого розвитку. За його міцність, що витримує щоденне використання протягом багатьох поколінь. Багатофункціональні характеристики. Використовуйте Frank як табурет, приставний столик або підставку для ніг. Крім того, якщо простір цього вимагає, їх можна складати у стопку.

The Recognition

About the Бронзова нагорода A' Design Award

Frank Багатофункціональні меблі є переможцем Бронзової нагороди A' Design Award — надзвичайно престижного визнання, що присуджується видатним дизайнам, які вирізняються креативністю, винахідливістю та кмітливістю. Переможці Бронзової нагороди — це вкрай вправні та вражаюче креативні артефакти, що засвідчують великий досвід, уяву та знахідливість своїх дизайнерів. Очікується, що Frank Багатофункціональні меблі буде високо цінованим, улюбленим і обожнюваним об'єктом, помітно професійним та інноваційним. Цей дизайн-переможець Бронзової нагороди A' Design Award втілює найкращі практики в мистецтві, науці, дизайні й технологіях і чудовий своєю увагою до деталей. Frank Багатофункціональні меблі чудово задовольняє потреби, торкається бажань, зачаровує почуття та привертає цікавість.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Multifunctional use. The flat seat means that this piece of furniture can be used as a stool, a side table or a footstool. The principle of the design is minimalistic aesthetic in an organic design language which tolerate exposes from all angles. Assembled of 3 parts, without any fixtures, in Bamboo Extreme. And precisely bamboo is selected for its significant characteristics with respect for the environment and sustainability. And speaks for use for generations to come.
Dimensions & Packaging
Seat diameter 35 cm
Total width 54 cm
Total height 45 cm
Total weight: 3.5 kg
Tags
furniture, sustainability, multifunctional, designclassic, bamboo, aesthetic, organic, environment, craftmandship, stackable
Production Technology
Manufactured in furniture board in Bamboo Extreme. The construction has a core of cross-layered carbonized horizontal bamboo layers as well as thick top and bottom layers that give the board an incredible strength. The sizing also means that the furniture can handle a weight of up to a minimum of 120 kilos. The design combines CNC machining with classic craftsmanship.
Design Challenge
The challenge we have with the project is whether we should go from true craftmanship to produce on a larger scale. On a larger scale, e.g. 20 to 100 copies, this means CNC cutting and assemblies adjusted accordingly. We are prepared. A full-scale prototype has been drawn, specially adjusted after full CNC cutting.
Research
The background for using bamboo. Bamboo is a sustainable and environmentally friendly material. The growth period is four to six years. This means that bamboo gives a quick yield. The bamboo plant sprouts new growth when it is felled – for up to eight decades. Bamboo contains natural tannins and phenols that provide antibacterial properties which withstand rot and bacterial invasion. Therefore, bamboo is interesting for production with care without using pesticides that have an environmental impact.
Inspiration
A multipurpose furniture with highly respect for the environment and sustainability. Therefore bamboo has been selected. Significant craftmandship showing in details. Assembled of 3 parts, without any fixtures. Stackable if space requires this. A aesthetic and sculptural organic form. Tolerate exposes from all angles.
Project Duration
The project started in August 2020 in Copenhagen. After a number of sketches, I teamed up with my highly skilled woodmaker – in the development of the first prototype. It was corrected in thickness of furniture board, adjusted in dimensions of legs at the seat. Which means the furniture is a very strong construction. The design has been adjusted from classic to a new interpretation, shown for example in the seat.
Operation Flow
Multifunctional furniture. The flat seat means that this piece of furniture can be used as a stool, a side table or a footstool. The design is classic in a new interpretation, and in this new interpretation, the precise joinery craftsmanship, in joints from leg to seat, is an important graphic signature. And the shape of this piece of furniture has an extra bonus, it can be stacked. Bamboo is selected for its significant characteristics with respect for the environment and sustainability. The board has an incredible strength against daily wear and tear, and the furniture can handle a weight of up to a minimum of 120 kilos.
Image Credits
Image #1 : Photographer Hans Ole Madsen
Image #2 : Photographer Hans Ole Madsen
Image #3 : Photographer Hans Ole Madsen
Image #4 : Photographer Hans Ole Madsen
Image #5 : Photographer Flemming Lyng

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