P.R Lounge Chair Lounge Chair by Alexandre Caldas |
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| DESIGN NAME: P.R Lounge Chair PRIMARY FUNCTION: Lounge Chair INSPIRATION: The Portuguese Roots Lounge Chair , is that pure expression of 25 years of aging processe in a story, that ended with the perfect symbiosis between Art and Craftsmanship .Designed to express a story , it is also a chair to create stories for ourselves and to share with others , we think it has an emotional response and most important , the public in general understand it . UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The long lines stretched to the limit , were designed to give proportion to Comfort .You can experience a dimension of protection when you are seated on it and even feel the comfort just by watching it . It is build with one of the most noble material in nature, Wood with Natural oils. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: this Lounge Chair reaches a level of perfection and comfort in part because of the relationship between their angles but no doubt to the coast rays into a cone shape. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in April 2016 and finished in September 2018 in Lisbon FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: several techniques were used for the construction of this prototype, starting with a charcoal sketch, then , physical model handmade, later 3D representation, CNC work with joinery and Assembly by hand. The woods used were American Walnut and Ash, for the different properties and also for the difference of colors and finishings. The biggest challenge was to achieve robustness taking into account the angles and inclinations what we set out to do, but in the end, we did it! … SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 1005 mm x 635 mm x 705 mm TAGS: lounge chair , design lounge chair, timeless design, portuguese roots chair RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The research is historical ,cultural and personal. I Used this idea With the aim of finding myself as a designer, both in the style of work and in the cultural references that identify what I do, How I do and why I do it . The best methodology was always to explain an idea through a drawing and that's how it started. Tto be honest, the research process had been absorbed during years of working with furniture and in particular with a strong influence attached to an emblematic chair of the late fifties in Portugal. The reason for the births of this project was not a specific survey for it, but rather years of field work that matured in me and lead me to this outcome . I used the most basic processes for design and prototyping by hand but also the 3D and robotic technology for the final product. CHALLENGE: Since the 50's the life of the Portuguese in general has crossed with the most emblematic chair ever designed in Portugal. As a result of this exhibition, Architects, designers and others have been recurring over the years, trying to recreate and adapt the chair based on the original lines. These are the original lines that have been part of my life since I was 15 years old and have been growing with me ever since. In this process of growth, the idea and concept were also evolving and maturing within me to the point of wanting to create the version that would increase further maintaining the initial simplicity. To achieve that, I went back to the most basic creative process, starting with a sketch in Charcoal, going through the manual prototype, 3D technology, CNC production processes until the assembly and finishing, also done by handmade. ADDED DATE: 2018-09-12 15:33:25 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Designer Alexandre Caldas IMAGE CREDITS: AROUNDtheTREE Photos PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Patent AROUNDtheTREE |
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NAME: AROUNDtheTREE PROFILE: AROUNDtheTREE is a European Brand of Design Furniture launched in 2013. Designed and produced in Portugal, the land of craftsmen and age-old tradition. AROUNDtheTREE statement is create unique, exclusive and timeless pieces with top of quality, detail and much passion The aim of brand is that AROUNDtheTREE pieces pass through generations, creating fantastic and unique stories from each piece . Designing Stories for the Future . |
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P.r Lounge Chair Lounge Chair by Alexandre Caldas is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2018 - 2019.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Alexandre Caldas. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Alexandre Caldas. |
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