Baralho Armchair by Flávio Melo Franco |
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| DESIGN NAME: Baralho PRIMARY FUNCTION: Armchair INSPIRATION: The aesthetic lightness of a house of cards served as inspiration for the development of this product. Plans that support each other, the visual purity of straight lines are elements that refer to the innovative and unique design of this chair. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Baralho armchair has a contemporary design able to surprise the viewer with their pure forms and straight lines. Made using only folds and leftovers on the plate of brushed aluminum, the chair stands out for its bold design that challenges the strength of the material. The Baralho armchair can bring together, in one elemento, beauty, lightness and precision of lines and angles. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: - PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The process from the first ideas to the preparation of the final product lasted for approximately 5 months. The first drawings began in March 2013. The prototype was launched in June 2013 after researching materials and manufacturing process. The final work, as it is marketed, was completed in August 2013. The whole process took place in the city of Teresina - Piaui - Brazil. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The Baralho armchair runs in brushed aluminum plate, 3mm thick. This material was chosen because of its lightness and strength. The metal sheet is cutting and has cold bending in specific industrial machinery. The assembly of this product, made in local manufacturing, strictly obeys the angulation of the Project and welds for tying the pieces are necessary. The weld is performed between the accent and back, and between the accent and the parts that make up the base. Apart from brushed aluminum it can be presented in different colors, getting automotive paint for this. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 1180 x 600 x 650 TAGS: Contemporary, Lightness, Daring, unusual, Pure Forms, Straight Lines, Brushed Aluminum, Brasilian Forniture. RESEARCH ABSTRACT: - CHALLENGE: The first challenge was to think on a lightweight and aesthetically material viable for making the chair. The prototype was made of iron sheet, making it unaffordable for the excess of weight (about 45kg). So the brushed aluminum was the material chosen, giving the product ease shipping and handling.. The second challenge consisted in their support: as the support plane stress without it succumb. On that account, manufacturing process includes welding to the anchorage parts. ADDED DATE: 2014-01-09 06:59:47 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1, Photographer André Nazareth, Brasilian Forniture, 2013. Image #2, Photographer Flávio Melo Franco, Baralho Armchair, 2013. Image #3, Photographer Flávio Melo Franco, Baralho Armchair, 2013. Image #4, Photographer Flávio Melo Franco, Baralho Armchair, 2013. Image #5, Photographer Flávio Melo Franco, Baralho Armchair, 2013. |
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NAME: FLAVIO FRANCO STUDIO PROFILE: Idealized and directed by the brasilian architect Flávio Melo Franco, Flavio Franco Studio started its activities in Teresina, PI, Brazil in 2012, emerging as a side project to the work developed by him in his architecture and interiors office, consolidated for more than 14 years in the Brazilian market. Keeping a bold and contemporary character, the pieces signed by the architect have in their own identity pure and geometric forms. Plans and straight are joined harmonically revealing new design possibilities. At the beginning, the production process of his pieces was done in an artisanal way. Subsequently, in order to supply a large-scale production, they started to be produced by industries of national reputation, as Voleer, Climetal, among others. The design is not only inserted in the furniture industry. This year luminaires and home utilities projects were developed. The Studio is concerned with the social side, some projects are developed alongside the cooperatives employing local labor and local raw materials. As a professional, he cares and accompanies all stages of the production process. From design concept to its materialization. The research for new materials and technologies, studing their combination with the possibilities of applicability in their products. With brilliant participation in fairs and exhibitions, Flavio Franco Studio has become a recognized Brazilian market design company, taking its large trajectory partnerships that brought even more value to the brand. Was recently invited to exhibit their products in the international event Brazil S/A, based in Milan-Italy, where will be assembled and displayed the best of Brazilian design. An experience of great value and a great opportunity to showcase the quality and beauty of his work on the world stage. |
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Baralho Armchair by Flávio Melo Franco is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2013 - 2014.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Flávio Melo Franco. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Flávio Melo Franco. |
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