DESIGN NAME: Pam
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Chair
INSPIRATION: Palm trees are subjects of a tropical natural lifestyle and immediately induce a sense of relaxation and wellness. Palm leaves are instantly associated with a soft ambiance and tropical feeling. The lamellar structure of the palm leaf served as inspiration for the distinctive design of the Pam chair and its name.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Pam is comparable to a puzzle, every of its part is inimitable. Each leg, arm and back rest element is singularly carved, assembled and honed manually, conducting a seamless design. Through this production process, every element is a character of its own, making Pam a case of sui generis and giving an overall harmonious look.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Flawless finishing and refined geometry are the main design properties which characterise Pam. The feminine name of the chair depicts the polished and filigree silhouette.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The prototype chair was firstly introduced at the Milan Design Week 2016 in partnership with the Italian furniture manufacturer Meroni & Colzani. Over the next few years, the manufacturing process was optimised, and the feasibility of the chair perfected which makes it now available, four years later.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The curvaceous wooden frame of the chair is made of walnut.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 570 x 600 x 920 mm
TAGS: Pam, Chair, Furniture, Studioforma Architects, Pam, Wood
RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
CHALLENGE: The challenge was to revive the bionic structure of the palm leaf into a chair and simultaneously make it technically feasible to achieve a sophisticated appearance.
ADDED DATE: 2020-09-25 14:48:37
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Alex Leuzinger, Designer, Studioforma Architects and Meroni e Colzani, Manufacturer
IMAGE CREDITS: Studioforma Architects and Pascal Bovey Photography, 2020
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