Pa One Protean Seat by Damien Servant

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DESIGN DETAILS

DESIGN NAME:
Pa One

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Protean Seat

INSPIRATION:
The design, inspired by seaweed, imitates the minimum organics. It simulates the purity of movement of the aquatic plant suspended in the water, floating, dancing. The name derives from the world's first known form of algae, discovered in China. The billion-year-old Proterocladus antiquus, which is believed to have mutated until now, has created all the green plants we know today. Thus, this concept of armchair is the forerunner of the new generation of seats.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Make a radical change to revolutionize seat. The goal of the Pa one is ambitious, more comfortable to sit on, a slimmer shape and optimized functionality. Complex specifications are achieved by innovative under pressure deformable pads. These pads provide people with an optimal experience of ergonomics at each stage of the sitting down. The hardness of these air cushions is easily adjusted by an accessible scroll wheel on the side, By turning the scroll wheel, people can change the pressure of air.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
When you sit down, the pads accompany your body as it moves from an angle of plus eight degrees to minus two degrees . Your weight is then gradually supported by the pneumatic cushions which will deform under the weight to create a complete surface. The pressurized air is contained in the tubular metal frame, acting as a tank. The pads keep the surface in contact with the user at the right temperature (neither cold nor hot like wood, leather or metal)

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project started in France in March 2019, and ended in June 2021 in China.

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Furniture Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
Technology: 3D-Printer, CNC milling Materials: TPU, aluminum, metal tube, brass, inner tube

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
Width 930 mm x depth 480 mm x height 950 mm

TAGS:
metal, organic form,3D-Printing, pneumatic, chair concept,deformation

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
With the increasing popularity of three D Printer, people are tend to be much easier to get access to printing the pads. The print files can be downloaded from the internet freely. The pneumatic cushions are made from the accessible recycled inner tubes of tires. And, the metal frame is unbreakable and recyclable. Thus, this eco-friendly armchair enjoys a life-time guarantee in a way.

CHALLENGE:
How to control the deformation Use simple mechanical principle Integrated valve in design Reduction of the material needs Make repair globally accessible Removal of components that increase the risks of leaking and drilling, such as air hoses. This concept can be applied to all types of seats, in transportation, urban furniture, offices and even hospitals, etc. More importantly, I wish to inspire other designers, architects, industrialists and creators.

ADDED DATE:
2021-06-20 03:11:32

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IMAGE CREDITS:
Damien Servant, 2021.

Visit the following page to learn more: https://www.saijunzhe.com/

CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS

NAME:
SJZ

PROFILE:
“Evolve our lifestyle”, this is the motto of SJZ studio. For this goal, Sai Jun Zhe works in different fields of creation, but with the single guiding thought to realize the vision and to generate emotions through ambitious concepts. Sai Jun Zhe research focuses on new geometry, creating human experience in the physicality of our three-dimensional world, to shape the future and to change paradigm deeply. Parametric design and 3D printing are the essential parts of this process to innovate and to discover new typological structures who balance in the game of fullness and emptiness with complex lines crossing in an energetic flow. A design with a strong character who profoundly alters our relation with objects. Art, craft, design and technical innovation merge in the truly bold and expressive pieces that the studio crafts, opening up new possibilities in material and form. The studio was originally created in France before moving to China. The cultural differences between the occident and the orient have been inspiring and encouraging SJZ towards his goal of sharing his groundbreaking conception of the world and of the society.

AWARD DETAILS
	Pa One Protean Seat by Damien Servant is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Furniture Design Category, 2021 - 2022. · Read the interview with designer Damien Servant for design Pa One here. · Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Damien Servant. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Damien Servant.