DESIGN NAME: Four Quarters
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Multifunctional Coffee Table
INSPIRATION: Extra chairs are very useful, but they take up a lot of storage space at home. "Four quarters" is universal object that combines several functions and solves this problem. It is created on the principle of puzzles. When parts are assembled, they appear as a single entity but being disassembled they obtain totally other functions. Versatility allows using this piece of furniture to become an organic part of interior, and its owners will benefit from the additional features.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: "Four quarters" is a coffee table with the possibility of transformation. This piece of furniture looks like a single object of interesting shape. If necessary the "Four quarters" can be used as four compact armchairs or a combination of tables and armchairs. This possibility gives many additional functions in any private and public space. The conversion process is convenient and performed easily. Due to the unusual shape an interesting texture is created on the table surface.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The conversion process is very easily. All changes are performed mechanically.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in 2017 in St. Petersburg.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The armchairs are comfortable and according to the norms of ergonomics and stability. Building material made of solid wood with a beautiful combination of texture. Seat upholstered with leather or textile. The conversion process is convenient and performed easily. All changes are performed mechanically.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 1250 mm x 1250 mmx 570 mm
TAGS: transformer, coffee table, extra chair, wood, Four quarters
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: One multi-functional object instead of several changes not only space, but also lifestyle. In the world of oversupply of items in this way it is possible to reduce consumption.
CHALLENGE: In this design it took much time to search for optimal combinations of table separation and form search. The armchair must be stable and comply with the rules of ergonomics. Appearance of the whole structure wanted to be made even more lightweight, airy and modern when folded and unfolded.
ADDED DATE: 2019-02-27 15:10:13
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IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1:Creator Mariya Dlugoborskaya, Amir Machmutov
Image #2:Creator Mariya Dlugoborskaya, Amir Machmutov
Image #3:Creator Mariya Dlugoborskaya, Amir Machmutov
Image #4:Creator Mariya Dlugoborskaya, Amir Machmutov
Video Credits: Amir Machmutov
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