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DESIGN NAME:
Nina & Beni
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Chair
INSPIRATION:
Inspired by the efficient yet beautiful forms of wooden naval structures. Boat building achieves aerodynamic forms that take advantage of the trees grain with little waste.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Two steam-bent strips cantilever over the seat to serve first as legs then armrest and finally mold to the lumbar area. The Nina & Beni chair is made from 100% sustainably sourced forests.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
Solid wood chair meant to last a lifetime
Seat is removable and interchangeable.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
This project started in September 2019, was exhibited at The Stockholm Furniture fair in January then at the London design fair in September
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
To achieve the complex geometry of the Nina & beni chair we use a 5 axis CNC to cut 2 molds which we then use to steam bend the solid wood strips to their form. We then use another set of cnc-cut counter molds to make the 3d lamination.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
Dimensions: W 560 x H 720 x L 500mm
Weight: 8 kg (unboxed)
Main materials: ash, cherry, oak or walnut
Finish: Natural oils and waxes
TAGS:
Steam bending, solid wood, sustainable, chair design
RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
Sustainability is my design objective.
I use wood because it is the best short carbon cycle material, the complex shapes are steam-bent so as to create as little waste as possible.
These pieces are made from quality materials and designed to last a lifetime.
CHALLENGE:
The most difficult part was designing and building the 3 dimensional molds needed to build the chair.
ADDED DATE:
2020-02-20 14:58:53
TEAM MEMBERS (1) :
IMAGE CREDITS:
Photographs taken by https://www.uxio.es/
All video and other content done by designer
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NAME:
marinomaza
PROFILE:
Andres Marino Maza is a Spanish architect and designer raised in Washington, DC. In 2018 Andres launches MARINOMAZA Studio, a design firm focused on developing unique furniture, lighting and Architecture.
Mariño Maza's work relies on technology and craftsmanship to create beautifully complex natural forms. His background in architecture and fine arts gives him the tools to test the boundaries of what is possible in furniture design. Through his use of steam-bent wood his pieces take advantage of the natural qualities of the material, drawing a bridge between old and new, classic and modern.
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