Bamboo Credenza Furniture by BUTZ + KLUG Architecture

Home > Winners > #26614




DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Bamboo Credenza

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Furniture

INSPIRATION:
How to organize all that constantly and unpredictably changing technology that accumulates around modern Flatscreen TVs, creating a piece of furniture that is at once about modern life, using tactile and rich and sustainable materials, while avoiding overtly fashionable references to the sleek plastic boxes that will surround it.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Making the Credenza's Gestalt memorable through both material (Bamboo vs Polished Stainless Steel steel) and formal (Volume vs linear) contrast the credenza is able to absorb the typical haphazard collection of disparate electronic components (remotes, DVD players, cable boxes, game stations and components) surrounding home entertainment while remaining domestic and not overtly 'electronic9;.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
Electronic components like the television, game systems, and speakers can be housed in the credenza and elegantly integrated into the design of the structure itself, while hiding connections to peripherals and outlets. The simple and straightforward organization of cabinets makes for easy access to remotes, gaming components and manuals.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project began in June 2009 in Boston, MA, and finished in January 2011.

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Furniture Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
The Credenza is made by conventional wood working and welding tools. supporting local trades and artisans. Made of laminated bamboo plywood, an easily replenishable material, the details take the opportunity to amplify the intrinsic beauty of the laminations. The subtlety and uniqueness of each material's texture is enhanced by the traces each craft; the hand work in the polished stainless steel angle and the relief in the bamboo.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
CREDENZA Width: 2438.4 mm Depth: 457.2 mm Height: 600.075 mm CABINET DIMENSIONS Width: 825.49999 mm Depth: 457.2 mm Height: 187.325 mm

TAGS:
Credenza, Furniture Design, Custom Furniture

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
-

CHALLENGE:
This credenza solves the problem of how to house the constantly changing and updating technological entertainment equipment (the television and all of its constantly evolving peripherals) while remaining both modern and domestic.

ADDED DATE:
2012-09-24 09:05:17

TEAM MEMBERS (4) :
Pamela Butz, Jeffrey Klug, Chris Rice and Pierre Tresfort

IMAGE CREDITS:
BUTZ + KLUG Architecture, 2012.

Visit the following page to learn more: http://bkarch.com/index.htm


CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
BUTZ + KLUG Architecture

PROFILE:
The continuing aspiration of our office is to create buildings of extraordinary beauty. This is not only rewarding to us but also serves the best interest of our clients both immediate day-to-day life and long term economic interests. To that end we assemble a team that has the same aspirations, from our employees to contractors and artisans. The ‘style’ of our work varies form project to project depending on client, budget and site (context and local). Using these conditions as a point of departure produces a uniqueness that characterizes each project. We also enjoy the belief that utility and beauty often have the same ends, and that these ends are unrelated to economics and style. We also believe that beauty grows exponentially in the details and fabric of the building. We are described as obsessive and we enjoy that description, knowing that the details amplify the operative ideas of our work, contribute a continual sense of wonder and enjoyment to those that use our buildings and add an unmatched value to our clients.



NOMINATION DETAILS

Bamboo Credenza Furniture by Butz + Klug Architecture is a Nominee in Furniture Design Category.

· This project is currently confidential as results have not been announced yet. Images and further details of the project is not available for public yet, please check back later. If you are the owner of this design, please login to view the images.

· Click here to register today inorder to be able to view the profile and other works by BUTZ + KLUG Architecture when results are announced.


AWARD DETAILS

Bamboo Credenza Furniture by Butz + Klug Architecture is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2012 - 2013.



· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with BUTZ + KLUG Architecture.

· Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by BUTZ + KLUG Architecture.


SOCIAL
+ Add to Likes / Favorites | Send to My Email | Submit Comment | Comment | Testimonials | View Press-Release | Press Kit



Did you like Butz + Klug Architecture's Furniture Design?
You will most likely enjoy other award winning furniture design as well.
Click here to view more Award Winning Furniture Design.


Did you like Bamboo Credenza Furniture? Help us create a global awareness for good furniture design worldwide. Show your support for Butz + Klug Architecture, the creator of great furniture design by gifting them a nomination ticket so that we could promote more of their great furniture design works.

See other A' Design Award and Competition WinnersA' Design Award Presentation Submit Your Designs
 
design award logo

BENEFITS
THE DESIGN PRIZE
WINNERS SERVICES
PR CAMPAIGN
PRESS RELEASE
MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
AWARD TROPHY
AWARD CERTIFICATE
AWARD WINNER LOGO
PRIME DESIGN MARK
BUY & SELL DESIGN
DESIGN BUSINESS NETWORK
AWARD SUPPLEMENT

METHODOLOGY
DESIGN AWARD JURY
PRELIMINARY SCORE
VOTING SYSTEM
EVALUATION CRITERIA
METHODOLOGY
BENEFITS FOR WINNERS
PRIVACY POLICY
ELIGIBILITY
FEEDBACK
WINNERS' MANUAL
PROOF OF CREATION
WINNER KIT CONTENTS
FAIR JUDGING
AWARD YEARBOOK
AWARD GALA NIGHT
AWARD EXHIBITION

MAKING AN ENTRY
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
REGISTRATION
ALL CATEGORIES

FEES & DATES
FURTHER FEES POLICY
MAKING A PAYMENT
PAYMENT METHODS
DATES & FEES

TRENDS & REPORTS
DESIGN TRENDS
DESIGNER REPORTS
DESIGNER PROFILES
DESIGN INTERVIEWS

ABOUT
THE AWARD
AWARD IN NUMBERS
HOMEPAGE
AWARD WINNING DESIGNS
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
MUSEUM OF DESIGN
PRIME CLUBS
SITEMAP
RESOURCE

RANKINGS
DESIGNER RANKINGS
WORLD DESIGN RANKINGS
DESIGN CLASSIFICATIONS
POPULAR DESIGNERS

CORPORATE
GET INVOLVED
SPONSOR AN AWARD
BENEFITS FOR SPONSORS
IMPRESSUM IMPRINT

PRESS
DOWNLOADS
PRESS-KITS
PRESS PORTAL
LIST OF WINNERS
PUBLICATIONS
RANKINGS
CALL FOR ENTRIES
RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT

CONTACT US
CONTACT US
GET SUPPORT

Good design deserves great recognition.
A' Design Award & Competition.