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Revolving Especie Alaga apá by Zanini de Zanine

Revolving Especie Alaga apá by Zanini de Zanine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Ilé Competition Category.


IdẹOhun-èlò Ilé· 2022

Revolving Especie Alaga apá

by Zanini de Zanine

Client: Studio Zanini

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ohun-èlò Ilé Category

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The Design

About Revolving Especie Alaga apá

Especie jẹ́ alaga apá tí ó ń yí àti tí a ṣe àpẹrẹ rẹ̀ fún ìlò nínú ilé àti lóde ilé. Alaga apá náà jẹ́ àṣejáde láti inú igi líle tí a gbà padà láti ibi ìwólulẹ̀, tí a ti pẹrẹsẹ tí a sì fi wáníṣì bò. Ìpìlẹ̀ tí ń yí ni a ṣe láti inú irin. Ijoko náà jẹ́ àṣejáde láti inú polyurethane tí ó ní ìdìwọ̀n àárín tí a sì bo pẹ̀lú aṣọ omi-òkun. Ìpìlẹ̀ náà dúró ṣinṣin nígbà tí ijoko náà ń yí. Ẹ̀yìn-ìjókòó náà tẹ̀ síwájú láti fún olùmúlò ní ìtura àti àtìlẹyìn. A lè pèsè àga ọwọ́ọwọ́ tí a fi aṣọ bò gẹ́gẹ́ bí ibi ìtẹ̀sẹ̀. Ìrísí náà tẹ̀lé àwọn ìwọ̀n igi líle àti àwọn ìlà tí a ti ṣe àsọtẹ́lẹ̀ nínú àwọn ohun èlò ilé ní Brazil ní àwọn ọdún 1970.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award

Revolving Especie Alaga apá jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Revolving Especie Alaga apá yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Revolving Especie Alaga apá ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The Especie revolving armchair is a contemporary design element that is premised on sustainability through the reuse of demolition wood. It is a versatile and resistant piece of furniture - inspired by the best of Brazilian design from the 70's -, which adapts to both external and internal environments.
Dimensions & Packaging
70 mm x 75 mm x 72mm
Tags
Armchair, Brazilian Design, Sustainable materials, Zanini´s chair, 70's inpiration
Production Technology
The Especie armchair is manufactured by reusing solid wood from demolition, going through the sanding and varnishing process. Its swivel base is made of steel and its seat, made of medium density polyurethane, is covered with nautical fabric.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge of the project was during the execution process. The fittings between the metal base and the wooden seat should be made in a way that makes the product resistant, ergonomic and safe for the user.
Research
The research for the production of the Especie armchair began in the designer's passion for the features and materials used in the furniture developed in Brazil during the 70's. Rigid lines and solid wood were outstanding characteristics of this furniture. Allied to this, there was also the idea of sustainability and the reuse of demolition wood, such as peroba and Ipe wood, appeared as an alternative to make the project viable and with an even more special meaning.
Inspiration
The Especie revolving armchair was inspired by the creative force of Brazilian modern design from the 70's. The furniture produced at that time was characterized by the use of solid wood, its volumetry with striking lines, the furniture of the 70's prioritized defined and rigid features. Allied to this, the idea of sustainability and resignification of elements of disposal.
Project Duration
This project has started in November 2021 in Rio de Janeiro and finished in February 2022 in Rio de Janeiro.
Operation Flow
The armchair has a fixed base and swivel seat. Its backrest has the necessary inclination to offer ergonomics and comfort to the user. The armchair can also be sold with the upholstered bench for the footrests.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Zanini, 2022.
Team Members
Designer: Zanini de Zanine
Creative Director: Thyara Torres
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #2: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #3: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Image #5: Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.

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