Lagoon Modular Office Furniture by Pelin Bilgin

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DESIGN DETAILS

DESIGN NAME:
Lagoon

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Modular Office Furniture

INSPIRATION:
The design phase started with the research that led to the categorization of activities of an employee throughout the day. Solutions were investigated to best cater to these activities. Also, the furniture set aims to create a motivational atmosphere inside the office since users raised the issue of depressing offices during interviews. The main inspiration source was the fluid dynamism in an office and the possibility of redefining office spaces according to contemporary practices.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Lagoon is a modular furniture set designed for open-plan offices, adaptable to changing environments. The design allows for different levels of privacy and changing group sizes. Combinations are short gatherings, brief discussions, breakout zone and private meetings. But users can combine modules according to their specific needs. The design is modular, reproducible and allows for integration of technological devices. The main module also acts as an aesthetic piece to elevate the office mood

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
Lagoon has predetermined combinations among which the customer can choose. These alternatives are for short gatherings, brief discussions, breakout zones, and private meetings. Customers can also customize their combination suited for their office's needs. After the module's installation, employees can integrate their technological appliances with Lagoon. As the office needs a shift, employees can demount the modules and install them in a new combination. By responding to the custom needs of each work environment, Lagoon differentiated from other office furniture.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project started in February 2018 in Ankara and finished in June 2018 Ankara.

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Furniture Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
The main module walls are produced with Integral Polyurethane Skin Moulding with an interior structure of stainless steel. The metal sheet part of the main module is built from galvanized aluminum. The tabletops utilize MDF with a walnut veneer.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
The design has 4 suggested configurations and the dimensions of each configuration is as follows. Configuration for short gatherings, bar seating, 50 x 120 cm. Break out zone configuration is 45 x 120 cm. Work configuration is 80 x 120 cm. The private meeting configuration is 120 x 240 cm.

TAGS:
furnituredesign, officedesign, modulardesign, productdesign, youngdesign, modularity, officefurniture

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
Qualitative and quantitative methods were used. Objective was to see how users adapt to their work environments. Methodology included semi-structured interview, online survey, cultural probe and shadowing. Mood, social, physical and work related needs were raised so Lagoon emphasizes psychological needs as well. Office is defined as a multi branched environment including focusing, socializing, relaxing and working, which defined the modules. The probe showed what is seen depressing so Lagoon became an architectural piece that stands out.

CHALLENGE:
One of the greatest challenges during the design of Lagoon was related to nature of open plan offices, which is to maintain privacy when needed. The level of privacy affects an employees concentration and thus reflects itself of the quality of the work. Each action in a work day calls for different needs and require various levels of privacy. The apparatus parts were designed in the light of this consideration. The suggested combinations were also shaped by the foreseen needs of most common actions in a workspace.

ADDED DATE:
2020-02-14 13:50:43

TEAM MEMBERS (3) :
Educational project with METU Industrial Design Department, and Advisory Firm B&T Design

IMAGE CREDITS:
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CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS

NAME:
Middle East Technical University

PROFILE:
METU is one of Turkey's foremost universities, offering an exceptional education for a global student population. The university's mission is to thrive a young generation with creative thinking, innovation, and leadership qualities. Founded in 1959, METU industrial design department attracts high-profile students in Turkey and around the world. The educational approach is to encourage critical and reflective thinking. The Graduation Project requires students to collaborate with firms to design and cope with various industry problems. As a result, graduates become proficient in dealing with real-life manufacturing, operation, and marketing problems.

AWARD DETAILS
	Lagoon Modular Office Furniture by Pelin Bilgin is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Furniture Design Category, 2020 - 2021. · Read the interview with designer Pelin Bilgin for design Lagoon here. · Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Pelin Bilgin. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Pelin Bilgin.