MAJA VILICIC AND SOLIMAR CASTILLO FURNITURE PROJECT – SEAT WITH STORAGE FLORENCE DESIGN ACADEMY, MAY 2013
CLIENT PROFILE NAME: Nadia Smith AGE: 30 OCCUPATION: Yoga instructor and massage therapist CITY: Nice, France, rented house
DESIGN OBJECTIVE Nadia likes to spend time in her garden, practice yoga or relax with a good book. She would like to have a lounger where she can store her exercise equipment and books. The seat should be made of natural materials that suit the style of her house. Her favorite colors are naturals and pastels.
SKETCHES
LOUNGER PLANS / ELEVATIONS
PLAN VIEW
FRONT VIEW
RIGHT VIEW
LEFT VIEW
SUSTAINABLE TEAK WOOD SPACE FOR PLANTERS
PILLOW & OVERALL FABRIC
STORAGE OPEN SPACE
3D MODEL
MATERIALS MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
FLORAL ACCENT PILLOW FABRIC
TEAK SAMPLE
OVERALL “AQUA” FABRIC AT LOUNGE
SPECIFICATIONS OUTDOOR FABRICS: CONTENT: 100% SOLUTION DYED ACRYLIC FIRE RATING: NFPA 260 INHERENTLY STAIN RESISTANT
WOOD SPECIES: TEAK (TECTONA GRANDIS) CHARACTERISTICS: STRONGEST, DURABLE AND INSECT RESISTANT FINISHED: OIL NATURAL + UV TECHNOLOGY (CETOL MARINE NATURAL TEAK) IS A DURABLE TRANSLUCENT, PAINT THAT BRINGS PROTECTION, ENHANCE NATURAL BEAUTY AND GRAIN WOOD.
CONSTRUCTION
End Round edges
Removable cushion content with quick dry outdoor foam, concealed zipper closures, fabrics according to samples, revise materials.
Conceptual Image
Each piece of teak (0.6 x 0.4 x 650 mm) will be attach using four (4) joint press
6 pieces wood pieces of 30mm x 650 Heigth to be determined according to curve Both sides should have mortise and tenon joint
Bent wood technology treatment
Metal Hardware Glide, 6mm diameter, 20 mm height, tone brown-black, for knocking into holes