Monday, 30 May 2011

Completed Prototype

The Finished Product


Main Materials: 
32mm x 3mm x 3m Mild Steel Flatbar (2)
25mm x 3mm x 3m Mild Steel Flatbar (1)
30mm x 12mm x 2.5m Pretreated Pine Skirting (4)


Joining Methods:
Welds
Threaded Drilling & bolt


Features:
Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
Strong steel frame
Ergonomically positioned seat and backrest
Disassembles into 3 main components for convenient maintenance


Architectural Influence:
Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim Museum
 - Clear interwoven leg frame made from a single length of metal inspired by the continuous flowing ribbon ramp of the museum gallery.
 - Solid geometric lines and forms of the structure and timber components used to reflect the architectural style of the Museum exterior.
 - "Floating" form of the seat and backrest influenced by the open form of the building interior and exterior.
 - Visual aesthetic draws inspiration from the subtle angles and off-center positionings of the external design

 

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