Sama Furniture Series by Fulden Topaloglu |
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| DESIGN NAME: Sama PRIMARY FUNCTION: Furniture Series INSPIRATION: Inspired by the poetry of whirling costumes worn in Sama ceremonies, the design plays with the geometry of conic sections and makes use of metal bending processes to reinterpret this cultural inspiration through minimal forms that provide a unique touch to living spaces. Produced by skilled wood and metal craftsmen, the collection stands at the intersection of craft production and modern design, aiming to unite craftsmanship traditions of the past and modern aesthetics of the present. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Sama is an authentic furniture series, which provides functionality through simple, yet striking and sculptural forms. Formal integrity and sculptural posture attained by continuing the conic section geometry in the leg form and wooden table details is combined with natural textures of wood and metal to offer a harmonious and pleasant aesthetic experience. The series provides customization according to user needs through alternatives in veneers, colors and dimensions. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Sama series provides functionality, emotional experience and uniqueness through its minimal, practical forms and strong visual effect. The small surface of the coat stand serves as a convenient place to free hands when taking your coat off and the small stool can also be used as a side table. The simple minimal forms provide ease of use and cleaning as well as easy disassembly for renewal & recycling. Provides customization according to user needs and desires by veneer, color and dimension alternatives. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in April 2018 in Istanbul and the furniture series were produced and launched in January 2019. Sama furniture series has been awarded Superior Design Award in Design Turkey 2019. They were exhibited in Design Week Turkey between November 14-17, 2019, at Halic International Convention & Exhibition Center, Istanbul. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Sama series is produced through a combination of industrial and craft production processes. The legs are shaped through metal bending processes and welded to a metal base plate, whereas the solid wood parts are first laser cut and then shaped and veneered by local craftsmen. Electrostatic paint applied to steel tube legs, usage of birch plywood in wooden parts and the application of high caliber, thick, natural wood veneer ensures quality, durability and longevity. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Sama Coat Stand: 42 cm x 39 cm x 174 cm Sama Bar Stool: 48 cm x 36 cm x 70 cm Sama Stool: 48 cm x 36 cm x 44 cm Sama Coffee Table: 50 cm x 50 cm x 40 cm TAGS: Furniture Series, Minimal, Sculptural, Modern, Cultural Inspiration, Simplicity RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The aim was to transform the cultural inspiration found in the poetry of Sama ceremonies into a functional, modern and minimal furniture series with a unique expression. The conic geometry of the whirling costumes was interpreted in the leg form as 2 opening leg parts that follow the silhouette of a cone. By changing the base diameter and the height of the cone, many modelling trials and prototypes were made with the local craftsmen, in order to optimize the dimensions of the series, to make the furniture pieces balanced, comfortable and easy to use as well as to give the desired visual effect. CHALLENGE: The major challenge of the project was related to metal production possibilities and technology that was accessible. The main obstacle that had to be overcome was finding a way to produce the bent metal legs in the exact dimensions and bending angles that were desired, using machine assisted craft techniques. This was overcome through many trials and errors through an ongoing experimentation with the local craftsmen. ADDED DATE: 2020-01-28 19:37:43 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer Avsar Gulener, Sama Collection, 2019. Optional Image #1: Photographer Avsar Gulener, Sama Collection, 2019. Optional Image #2: Photographer Avsar Gulener, Sama Collection, 2019. Optional Image #3: Photographer Avsar Gulener, Sama Collection, 2019. Optional Image #4: Photographer Avsar Gulener, Sama Collection, 2019. PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Patented. 2018 04481. Fulden Topaloglu. 2018. Turkey. |
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NAME: Studio Kali PROFILE: Studio Kali is a young, Istanbul based design studio founded by Fulden Topaloglu in 2018. The studio works in the fields of product design, furniture design and packaging design, as well as offering creative consultancy to brands and private clients. Additionally, beginning with 2019, Studio Kali launched its first product collection, embarking upon the desire to offer inspirational products for living spaces. Founder and designer Fulden Topaloglu channels her passion for design, art, culture and craft to provide design services under Studio Kali as well as to create a meaningful and inspirational brand for living spaces. |
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Sama Furniture Series by Fulden Topaloglu is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2019 - 2020.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Fulden Topaloglu. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Fulden Topaloglu. |
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