Ring Bookshelf

Ring Bookshelf is an innovative furniture design that masterfully integrates architectural principles with functional storage, drawing inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man and the Golden Ratio. Created by designer Rama Akel, this sophisticated piece features a circular metal frame meticulously bent into a perfect ring, complemented by a square background formed through precisely distributed copper rods, embodying the divine proportions found in classical architecture. The structure, standing at 183 centimeters in height with a diameter of 180 centimeters, incorporates five wooden shelves strategically positioned within the framework, with three shelves featuring consistent holes for the supporting rods to pass through, while two additional shelves are suspended by cleverly bent rods that maintain the overall aesthetic harmony. The design's engineering challenges were resolved through innovative solutions, including the implementation of two slim perpendicular rings at the frame's ends for structural integrity, allowing the piece to maintain its visually lightweight appearance. This remarkable furniture piece, which earned the Silver A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, serves both as a functional bookshelf and as a statement piece that can either be placed against a wall or used as an elegant room divider, creating a sophisticated dialogue between space and user while paying homage to classical principles of proportion and beauty.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: furniture design, architectural inspiration, golden ratio, storage solution, artistic bookshelf, contemporary furniture

SOURCES:
https://competition.adesignaward.com/111477

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