DESIGN NAME: Poly Collection
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Furniture and Accessories
INSPIRATION: Conceived as a design experiment that attempts an exploration of Pure Geometric Forms. Poly Furniture collection draws inspiration from Geometric Polygonal forms, Islamic Pattern tessellation and Japanese Kirigami.
The design utilizes stark geometry, sharply defined forms, contrasting white and black surfaces, and monochromatic velvet upholstery, to forge a new identity that is distinctive from its inherent inspirations.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Poly Furniture collection explores the typology of polygons; a polygon is a plane figure that is described by a finite number of straight line segments, connected to form a closed polygonal chain. A simple polygon is one which does not intersect itself. Poly Collection, utilizes polygons as the building blocks for a diverse number of contemporary furniture items. The collection design takes into consideration the manufacturing limitations of the Egyptian market, and attempts to overcome these limitations, by using pure geometry in its form generation.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Poly is a streamlined contemporary furniture collection, that appeals to the taste of younger generations while drawing inspiration from heritage both local and global. It is designed to offer both luxury, and comfort in a contemporary context.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The Project started in December 2021 in Cairo Egypt, and is currently under production in Alexandria, Egypt.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: CNC Cut MDF Wood
Ultra Glossy Black & White Paint
Velvet Upholstery
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Poly Living:
•Couch (850 mm x 2080 mm x 850 mm)
•Armchair (850 mm x 850 mm x 850 mm)
•Coffee Table (800 mm x 1200 mm x 400 mm)
•Side Table (440 mm x 550 mm x 780 mm)
•Pouf (700 mm x 600 mm x 440 mm)
Poly Dining:
•Dining Table (1080 mm x 2080 mm x 750 mm)
•Dining Chair A (450 mm x 550 mm x 900 mm)
•Dining Chair B (450 mm x 550 mm x 900 mm)
•Dining Closet/Cabinet (700 mm x 2400 mm x 900 mm)
Poly Lounge Sofa:
•Bench 2 Pieces (1050 mm x 3800 mm x 750 mm in total)
•Table: 2 Pieces (550 mm x 1800 mm x 400 mm in total)
Poly Lounge Chair: 2 Pieces (1650 mm x 600 mm x 950 mm in total)
•Body Rest (1070 mm x 600 mm x 950 mm)
•Leg rest (580 mm x 500 mm x 450 mm)
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Poly Accessories:
•Chandelier (300 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm)
•Pendant Light (150 mm x 580 mm x 1000 mm)
•Wall Light Unit (150 mm x 580 mm x 600 mm)
•Mirror (Multiple Pieces, dimensions vary)
TAGS: Furniture, Accessories, Polygonal, Kirigami, Sofa, Lounge, Black, White
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: A through research was done on furniture standards, trends and ergonomics, in order to design a collection that adheres to international standards. Also a separate research on the manufacturing capabilities and processes in Egypt was undertaken, to be be knowledgeable of the industrial limitations.
CHALLENGE: The challenge with Poly was overcoming the manufacturing limitation of the Egyptian furniture industry. Thus the use of straight forward pure shapes and surface, and reliance on CNC cut MDF wood technology in designing and manufacturing the collection.
ADDED DATE: 2022-03-28 00:01:16
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Mohamed Radwan
IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Creator Mohamed Radwan
Image #2: Creator Mohamed Radwan
Image #3: Creator Mohamed Radwan
Image #4: Creator Mohamed Radwan
Image #5: Creator Mohamed Radwan
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