Metric-Ganic Sculptural Bench by Webber (Ping-Chun) Chen |
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| DESIGN NAME: Metric-Ganic PRIMARY FUNCTION: Sculptural Bench INSPIRATION: The bench was designed for library use, inspired by the word 'documenting� UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Metric-Ganic represents the idea of our civilization imprinting knowledge onto books and how humans have shaped the earth to create history. This focus of the sculptural bench is expressed through the study of natural and mathematical patterns. The geometry of the timber panels is representative of human knowledge based on mathematical calculations to create form. This contrasts with the natural grain of the white oak panels, which represent the earth, demonstrating the difference between inorganic and organic forms. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The user in the library can exhibit large books onto the timber panels, or seat on it while experience the rocking effect. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project began in July 2013 in Wellington, New Zealand. The finished product was manufactured and fabricated in Taipei, Taiwan on January 2014 and was exhibited in The Victoria University of Wellington 'Make It' Exhibition. Feb 2014 FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Metric-Ganic is comprised of two main elements, a steel frame and timber panels. The powder-coated steel frame is constructed with nine rectangular shapes, achieved with welded and polished joins. The shapes receive the timber panels, which are in turn secured with screws to the steel frame. Curves on both sides of the base reference organic forms. The white oak panels are studs glued together and patterned by CNC routing; the surface finishes are fine polished and coated with lacquer to expose the original wood grain. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The dimension of the Sculptural Bench is 1500mm x 1000mm, height 400mm. TAGS: Furniture, Furniture Design, Wooden Bench, Timber Bench, Wooden Table, Timber Table, Bench Design, Art, Architecture, Design, Metric-Ganic, Webber Chen, Designer, Sculpture, Sculptural design RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The furniture design course involved investigation and research that led to the development of ideas centered on the theme of a learning facility. My chosen facility was the library; 'documenting� CHALLENGE: Collaborating with an industrial furniture designer helped uncover the problems and challenges in translating the original design into production. This exposed risks such as using light steel tubes that could result in a fragile structure and put pressure on a limited budget. Retargeting the production aims allowed budget appropriate materials to be applied, while still maintaining a form that engages viewers and communicates the design concept. ADDED DATE: 2014-02-27 20:45:07 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1 : Photographer Webber Chen, 2014 Optional Image #2 : Photographer Webber Chen, 2014 Optional Image #3 : Photographer Webber Chen, 2014 Optional Image #4 : Photographer Webber Chen, 2014 Optional Image #5 : Photographer Webber Chen, 2014 |
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NAME: 'Make It' Exhibition, Victoria University, New Zealand PROFILE: With Metric-Ganic Chen explores the notion of how civilization imprints knowledge and how humans have shaped the earth to create culture and history - through this lens, the sculptural bench is explored via the study of natural and mathematical patterns. Differentiating between inorganic and organic forms, the origami appearance of the timber is a representation of human knowledge based on mathematical calculations, which contrasts with the natural grain of the white oak representing the forest and earth. The furniture piece was designed and specified as part of the SARC 212/312 Furniture Design Course at the School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington. The course is coordinated by Lecturer Natasha Perkins and took place over the Summer Trimester with Metal Art Ltd. as a sponsor client. The design was further developed as part of an internship with Con-Di Interior Corporation in Taiwan, resulting in a prototype which takes into account costing and production methods. The prototype was then shipped to New Zealand and presented in the ‘Make It’ exhibition, held at the Faculty of Architecture and Design in February 2014. |
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Metric-Ganic Sculptural Bench by Webber (ping-Chun) Chen is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2013 - 2014.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Webber (Ping-Chun) Chen. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Webber (Ping-Chun) Chen. |
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