DESIGN NAME: Casulo
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Display Cabinet
INSPIRATION: Casulo display cabinet was created in order to be both functional and decorative, it was inspired in part by the nature that surrounds us between the Atlantic rainforest and ocean giving rise to its organic form though without relinquishing the minimalist aesthetic which we invariably adhere to.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Casulo display cabinet has both a contemporary and organic feel. The shelves and drawer are embraced by elegant slats gently rising and falling as they surround and enclose the area within giving Casulo a sculptural presence and making it as much of a showpiece as any item displayed on its shelves. The composition of the curves and dispersed slats give rise to a slender, delicate and airy feel in contrast to its otherwise imposing presence.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Casulo is a display cabinet that occupies a space between sculpture and item of furniture. Escaping from the closed and square format of traditional shelving units without sacrificing functionality with its three ample shelves and single drawer for the storage and display of decorative items.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was conceived and realised in Paraty, Brazil 2021.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Casulo was handmade from solid hardwood using traditional woodworking methods. The wood in this case was reforested African Mahogany donated by ABPMA (Brazilian Association of African Mahogany Producers), in order to raise the profile of this sustainable and alternative hardwood within the timber market.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 800mm x 420mm x 1400mm
TAGS: Knót artesanal, display cabinet, solid wood, shelving unit, handmade
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The main area of research was in regard to organic forms. Trying to draw on something 'real' in nature as opposed to an arbitrary shape. CAD modelling programs were used to imitate approximated forms of natural phenomena which were then simplified into 'clean' shapes. The resulting format is a hollowed out version of three wave forms around the rear and folding over the top. From the impression this gave arose the name Casulo, or 'Cocoon'.
CHALLENGE: The most difficult aspect of this design was to maintain the equilibrium between the organic and minimal aesthetics.
ADDED DATE: 2022-03-20 23:09:43
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IMAGE CREDITS: All photos by Knót Artesanal
Video by Jamie Kennerley
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