Stagione Transformative Chair by Nikolaos Karintzaidis |
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| DESIGN NAME: Stagione PRIMARY FUNCTION: Transformative Chair INSPIRATION: Employing design as a way of storytelling by introducing natural constituents into manufactured forms, Stagione armchair captures the essence of change developing on the emotional connection between object and user. Drawing from childhood memories, playing and relaxing surrounded by landscape, formation replicates the feeling of comfort by sinking in leaf pile. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Recipient of Porada International Design Award, the Seasons Chair captures the reminiscence of time passing in its sculptural shape. Suggestive of leaf formations, the fabric cushioning supplements chair’s main framing through overlapping layers providing elastic support. Surrounding the user and extending as soft arms, nature becomes design tool responding to human body. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Forging a deeper link with scenery and visualising changing of seasons, successive layers replicate color palette of leaves that obtain various shades, echoing their different tones as cycles of change embrace the person. Like the tree shedding its leaves, armchair can alter appearance by removing its upholstery configuration, similar to plants separating from their foliage. This reveals the wood structure evocative of tree branches, bringing nature to interior space. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was completed in 2023. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The upholstery is attached on the frame with the use of magnets, allowing the shape to be modified and personalised reflecting passing of time registered in natural elements. Removable padding is made of textured hemp, an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to cotton which is 100% plant derived, extremely durable and inherently flame retardant, initiating the tactile interaction with the user. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: With the embracing aspect of its conformation, design is strongly allusive of plant growth, expressing the spirit of the wood it is curved from. Furniture's framework construction incorporates organic curving, instilling it with a certain sculptural quality that surrounds human figure and is made of solid canaletta walnut wood. Chair dimensions are 92 x 60 x 54 cm. TAGS: wood, sustainable, recycling, transformative, flexible, environment, seasons RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Conveying the material attributes by emphasising qualities of wooden manufacture, a sense of the organic is expressed in composition as fluid forms establish a visual rhythm through the graphic lines of the silhouette. Framework is made of solid canaletta walnut wood. Having in mind always the use of low environmental impact solutions, wood is coated with low VOC finishes and Bio Shield natural oil finishes, in order to reveal the textural qualities of wood construction. CHALLENGE: Having as primary concern the emotional connection between the object and its user, the aim in designing is to establish a creative dialogue among humanmade and natural. Maintaining a sense of the organic while altering its appearance, design is giving birth to stylized and distinguishing features. Transforming into design object, the creative challenge materializes a piece of utilitarian purpose finding the balance along its dimensions and functionality. ADDED DATE: 2023-09-27 16:51:26 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Studio Niko Kapa |
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NAME: Porada PROFILE: Porada was founded in 1968 by Luigi Allievi to produce chairs, an activity he began in 1948. The company was born from his decades-old passion for handcrafting every trunk of solid wood into a unique work of art. Porada soon became synonymous with excellence, quality, and professionalism, continuing the family tradition. The company established a solid and well-defined identity thanks to its woodworking experience. Now guided by Luigi Allievi's sons, the company finds its full expression in creating refined products for residential and contract contexts. Porada collections are designed and manufactured according to the highest quality standards to offer furnishing solutions that meet the daily needs of the home, office, and other contract settings. Combining wood with metal, the Iron collection includes sofas, armchairs, tables, chairs, and storage units for the living area, chests for the sleeping area, and accessories for the table and lighting. The Porada collection includes iconic pieces whose common trait is elegance at the service of function with heightened attention to materials, flexibility, and details. Porada's team of designers has created welcoming objects that grace any context with their strong personalities. Porada's strength lies in the use of the highest quality materials and cutting-edge machinery. Above all, the company's excellence comes from the people at Porada who commit their care and personal skills to creating excellent products. The brand has also established itself internationally thanks to its ability to find the perfect balance between form and function in every item. Porada furniture is modern, restrained, and essential in taste, built to last, developed in collaboration with such world-famous designers as Carlo Ballabio, Marconato e Zappa, Patrick Jouin, Staffan Tollgard, David Dolcini, Emmanuel Gallina, Gino Carollo, Stefano Bigi, Tarcisio Colzani. The brand also produces numerous accessories included in the company's broad range of diversified collections. |
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Stagione Transformative Chair by Nikolaos Karintzaidis is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2023 - 2024.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Nikolaos Karintzaidis. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Nikolaos Karintzaidis. |
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