Arkhe 傢俬系列 by Fulden Topaloglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

銀傢俱· 2024

Arkhe 傢俬系列

by Fulden Topaloglu

Client: Studio Kali

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Arkhe 傢俬系列

體驗 Arkhe 系列永恆嘅詩意,呢個系列向地中海古代圓形劇場致敬。靈感源自佢哋豐富嘅歷史,以及呢啲劇場喺我哋集體意識中低語嘅神話,每件作品都將功能性同雕塑般嘅優雅融為一體。採用天然洞石同木材製作,呢個系列結合精湛嘅工藝同永恆嘅設計。幾何設計創造出獨特嘅表面,悅目迷人,而作品嘅多樣變化則迎合唔同空間同用家嘅需要。以 Arkhe 提升你嘅空間,讓歷史同工藝喺當代設計中交融。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Arkhe 傢俬系列是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Arkhe 傢俬系列將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Arkhe 傢俬系列是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Arkhe collection is a graceful combination of functionality with sculptural posture. Natural beauty of travertine and wood, exquisite craftsmanship and inspiration coming from ancient amphitheaters of the Mediterranean give the collection its timeless appeal. The design plays with geometry to create unique surfaces that appeal to the sight while dividing the furniture surfaces into areas with different functions. The pieces have different geometric variations to appeal to varying spatial needs.
Dimensions & Packaging: Standard dimensions for round coffee table: W 1020 mm x Depth 1020 mm x Height 350 mm
Standard dimensions for square coffee table: W 970 mm x Depth 970 mm x Height 350 mm
Standard dimensions for oval coffee table: W 1720 mm x Depth 920 mm x Height 350 mm
Standard dimensions for oval console table: W 1260 mm x Depth 435 mm x Height 772 mm
Standard dimensions for round mirror: W 600 mm x Depth 600 mm x Height 50 mm
Customization in dimensions is also provided.
Tags: sculptural, minimal, poetic, modern, coffee table, console table, mirror, customization, natural materials
Production Technology: Arkhe collection is produced by skilled craftsmen from natural materials of travertine and wood. Both travertine and wood parts of the pieces are produced through a combination of CNC and craft production processes. Customization is also offered with different stone and wood options. The pieces can be produced from solely stone blocks, from solely wood or from a combination of stone and wood. The pieces are made to assembly and can be disassembled to be shipped flat pack. The assembly is made with stainless steel connector pieces.
Design Challenge: The major challenge of the project was related to getting the desired material and visual effect and quality on the intricate surface machining with different materials like unfilled travertine and wood. Several small scale trails were made with different travertine and wood types before starting the production of large scale products.
Research: Many sketches, computer models and small-scale models were made to optimize the overall dimensions, to decide on different dimensions for the steps that create the various surfaces on the pieces. Later through an interaction with the local craftsmen, the details regarding surface operations and assemblage joinery were decided using prototypes.
Inspiration: Arkhe Collection is a tribute to the beautiful amphitheaters dispersed throughout the Mediterranean geography and to all the history, culture and myths they whisper to our collective consciousness. As a lucky kid growing up in the Aegean coast, the visits to these majestic remains of ancient times was an indispensable tradition of our summer vacations. These visits always left me in awe, giving a larger than life feeling to the mind and soul of that little kid I was back then.
Project Duration: The production phase of the project started in March 2023 in Istanbul and was completed in August 2023 in Istanbul.
Operation Flow: Arkhe collection provides functionality, emotional experience and uniqueness through its minimal, sculptural forms and strong visual effect. The surfaces created on the furniture appeal to the sight while dividing the furniture surface into areas with different functions. The collection blends with different interiors as it can be customized according to user needs and desires by a choice of different geometric and material alternatives. Its minimal design provides ease of use and cleaning.
Patents: Design Patented. 2023-003103. Fulden Topaloglu. 2023. Turkey.
Image Credits: Image #1,2,3,4,5: Computer Graphics Artist / Oğuz Tercan, 2024.