Arms Isihlalo Sokuphumula Sangaphandle by Cameron Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ifenisha Yangaphandle Competition Category.
IbhulonziIfenisha Yangaphandle· 2022
Arms Isihlalo Sokuphumula Sangaphandle
Client: Furniture Smith
Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ifenisha Yangaphandle Category
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About Arms Isihlalo Sokuphumula Sangaphandle
Arms yisihlalo sokuphumula sangaphandle esakhelwe ukukhulisa ukukhululeka nokuxhumana nabanye abantu. Uhlaka lwenziwe ngephuleti le-aluminium elimbozwe ngepender ecwebezelayo, futhi kufakwe amapulangwe amane e-teak angaphakathi kohlaka ukuze kudalwe ukubukeka okuhambisanayo. Lawa mapulangwe angasuswa kalula ukuze kwenziwe ukuhlanza nokugcinwa kalula. Izikhala ezisohlakeni zivumela amanzi abanjiwe ukuba ehle, futhi zenezela nokumoshakala komoya okusiza ekomiseni. Imilenze egobile inciphisa ubude bendawo yonke, ngakho lesi sihlalo sifaneleka nasezindaweni ezincane ngokwedlulele kunezihlalo zokuphumula ezinemilenze eqondile. Kungafakwa nengubo yesihlalo eyikhethelo eyenziwe ngendwangu yangaphandle ukuze kwandiswe ukukhululeka.
The Recognition
About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award
Arms Isihlalo Sokuphumula Sangaphandle iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Arms Isihlalo Sokuphumula Sangaphandle ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Arms Isihlalo Sokuphumula Sangaphandle iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Arms lounge chair is a short lounge chair with bent legs designed for comfort and social interactions with others. The shorter length compared to straight legged lounge chairs allows it to fit in tighter spaces more comfortably.
The use of powder coated aluminum and teak provide ample protection to the elements in an outdoor environment. Slots in the sheet metal frame allow captured water to drain and add ventilation for drying. - Dimensions & Packaging
- 700 mm wide x 1450 mm deep x 800 mm tall
- Tags
- modern teak outdoor chaise lounge chair
- Production Technology
- The frame is fabricated in sheet aluminum and powder coated with various color options. The teak slats fit interior to the frame and can be easily removed for cleaning and maintenance.
With teak finishes in natural or weathered and multiple color options for the frame, the Arms lounge chair provides flexibility to fit any outdoor environment. An optional fabric cushion provides added comfort and flexibility to create looks to match any environment. - Design Challenge
- Wood expands and swells when used in an outdoor setting where sheet aluminum is fairly consistent. The leg attachment to the frame was engineered to account for the teak swelling. A post is welded to the frame that runs in a hole in the center of the leg. The leg is secured with epoxy from the center so that it can swell within the aluminum frame.
- Research
- An ergonomic model was created that allows for adjustment of length and angle of the seat, leg, back and lumbar. Adjusting the angles and length of the components allowed for the geometry to be tested by various users for maximum comfort.
- Inspiration
- The Arms outdoor lounge chair gains inspiration from the feeling of peace and relaxation. The design was conceived and sketched while overlooking a couple resting on the beach. The angled back legs relate to a human form reminiscent of a person sitting on the ground leaning back with their weight on their arms. The mood at the beach is energetic yet relaxed and social and the form of the Arms Lounger reflects those characteristics.
- Project Duration
- The first sketch was created in February 2019. The prototypes were completed August 2021
- Operation Flow
- Teak slats are inset to the aluminum frame to create a nested look. The four teak slats are removable for easy cleaning and maintenance. An optional cushion with outdoor fabric can be added to increase comfort.
- Patents
- Patent Pending
- Team Members
- Cameron Smith
Adam Smith
Ilia Timonin - Image Credits
- MeaganWest photographer
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