Bronzo Arredamento · 2022
Hopper Sedia
by Takashi Niwa
- A' Design Award di Bronzo 2022 in Arredamento
- CLIENT: Takashi Niwa
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 14,936
- Verification code E5606E5480 · Verify this award
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About Hopper Sedia
Hopper è una sedia in legno progettata per una seduta rilassata. La struttura a doppia curvatura, con un profilo realizzato su misura, favorisce il comfort e conferisce alla sedia una forma dinamica. Tre spigoli del profilo sono arrotondati nei punti in cui il corpo entra in contatto con la seduta, mentre un bordo vivo rimane a sottolineare la forma complessiva. L'angolo reclinato si trasforma in morbidi braccioli e schienali. I pannelli di appoggio e di sostegno aggiungono leggerezza e stabilità strutturale. Le parti sono state realizzate con lavorazione CNC a cinque assi e successivamente assemblate a mano.
About the A' Design Award di Bronzo
Hopper Sedia ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Bronzo, un riconoscimento altamente prestigioso conferito a design eccezionali che si distinguono per creatività, ingegno e astuzia. I vincitori di Bronzo sono manufatti ampiamente abili e sorprendentemente creativi che autenticano la vasta esperienza, l'immaginazione e l'intraprendenza dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Hopper Sedia sia un oggetto molto apprezzato, ammirato e amato, notevolmente professionale e innovativo. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Bronzo incorpora le migliori pratiche dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia, ed è eccellente per l'attenzione al dettaglio. Hopper Sedia soddisfa splendidamente i bisogni, tocca i desideri, affascina i sentimenti e attira la curiosità.
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- Unique Properties
- The double curved wood frame with customized profile ensures comfort while also enhancing the dynamic form of the chair. The profile has its three corners filletted where the body is in contact with the chair. On the other hand, one strong edge still remains to highlight the overall gesture and appears with higher contrast under the lighting effect.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 550 x 645 x 800
- Tags
- furniture, chair, ergonomic, wood
- Production Technology
- With high quality requirement and subtle details, the chair’s parts were made using 5 axis CNC for finishing accuration. A technician with 20 years of experience in craftsmanship then worked to assemble these parts and details together.
- Design Challenge
- It was a challenge to ensure structure and rigidity with the chair’s significant curves and incline without losing the purity of the form. Various testing took place to study different relationships between front legs and back legs’ curve and angle. Supporting structural frames and joints were then added underneath the seat to ensure stability.
- Research
- Throughout the design process, there were many studies on the overall form to reveal strong gestures with simplicity. After multiple iterations of the leg and frame profile, a scale model was 3d printed for mock up before sending the final design to the factory.
- Inspiration
- Hopper Chair with its reclined ergonomics invites the users to sit back and relax. The signature double curves form an energizing and friendly gesture, which recalls a joyful spirit of hopping. When not in use, Hopper Chair is still a spark of joy in the space.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed in Hanoi, Vietnam in May 2021 and finished in Binh Duong, Vietnam in February 2022
- Operation Flow
- With a welcoming gesture, Hopper Chair offers its user to relax with comfort. The reclined angle with a smooth curve turns into pleasant armrests and backrests. The double curved frame is designed to give light and open feelings with resting and support panels, which also enhance structural stability.
- Image Credits
- Naoto Ohike
