Samara Itafula Lekhofi by Jonathan Beldner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ifenisha Competition Category.
IbhulonziIfenisha· 2020
Samara Itafula Lekhofi
Client: Jonathan Beldner
Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ifenisha Category
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About Samara Itafula Lekhofi
Isihloko sencwadi: I-Samara yitafula lekhofi elinamadeski amancane akwazi ukukhishwa. Isakhiwo sayo sithathwe kusuka enhlanyelweni yesihlahla se-maple enamaphiko eyaziwa ngokuthi i-samara. I-Samara yenziwe ngamapulangwe aqinile e-walnut ne-cherry athathwe ezindaweni zangakini, futhi izingxenye zayo zibunjwe ngomshini we-CNC. Imilenze eyakhiwe ngamapulangwe ahlanganiswe ngezingqimba (cross laminated timber) inikeza itafula amandla nokuzinza. Amaqabunga acushwe ngomshini we-laser ahlobisa indawo engenhla yetafula. Isicushe esisezantsi kwesivalo esingaphezulu singakhishwa ukuze kuvuleke amadeski amancane, asetshenziswa njengendawo yokusebenzela noma njengamathreyi okudlela. Itafula linobubanzi obungu-1200 mm nobude obungu-430 mm.
The Recognition
About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award
Samara Itafula Lekhofi 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. Samara Itafula Lekhofi 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. Samara Itafula Lekhofi 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
- Samara is a multi-functional coffee table that incorporates removable lap desks. Taking inspiration from maple seed pods, the solid wood construction honors the locally sourced lumber from which it was made. The user can either enjoy Samara as a place to rest their drinks and books, or unscrew the top cap to take off the mini tray tables. These desks can then be used as work stations or surfaces off of which they can eat their food.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1200 mm in width x 430 mm in height
- Tags
- Walnut, Cherry, Hardwood, CNC, Table, Furniture,
- Production Technology
- CNC manufactured using solid walnut and cherry wood
Cross laminated timber legs provide strength
Laser engraved top leaves enhance samara inspiration - Design Challenge
- The most difficult part of this project was creating a structurally sound piece of furniture with moving components. Cross laminated timbers, a recent innovation in the construction industry, were utilized in the table's legs to enhance the stability of the piece
- Research
- Multiple prototypes were made to better understand stability and scale before the final CNC piece was built. Looking into new wood composition technologies, namely Cross Laminated Timber construction, was necessary to achieve a quality result. Collaboration with professionals in the field of Forestry allowed for the success of this product.
- Inspiration
- This project was meant to honor locally sourced Indiana hardwoods. The main form of the design was inspired by the propeller-like shape of maple seed pods, known as Samara. Samara are winged fruits or seeds which provided the perfect basis for a wood focused design. Furthermore, Samara's cherry and walnut construction showcases the beauty of local timber.
- Project Duration
- Started in August 2018 and finished in December 2018
- Operation Flow
- Samara operates primarily as a coffee table, one which acts as a focal point for any room. However, the top piece of Samara can be removed to gain access to the removable lap desks. This allows the coffee table to transform from a static piece of furniture to individual working/eating trays.
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