ARCT5589 Architecture of Furniture

ARCT5589 Architecture of Furniture Unit Coordinators: Peter Kitely and Guy Eddington

LYNDSAY O’NEILL AND CHARLOTTE PYLE

Charlotte Pyle ‘Reverie Arm Chair’

The Reverie Arm Chair was designed to be all-encompassing, offering you a place to lounge while getting lost in thought. The frame is lean design with soft plush cushions draped over the skeletal form giving it a light and almost weightless presence. As the fabric is draped over the frame it is tucked and pulled in at points, strapping the upholstered elements into place.

The design palette was inspired by Australian native plants, featuring soft and earthy tones, while also offering varying textures giving the design a unique tactility. The final form is defined with practicality and simplicity in mind, with all elements designed to work in unison. Product form and function, combined with the key principles of Design for Disassembly (DfD) create a resolved, thoughtfully considered design outcome.

Lyndsay O’Neill ‘Rammed Stand and Lily Lamp’ The Rammed Stand and Lily Lamp invites individuals to explore the use of traditionally monotonous furnishings. The Rammed Stand functions as a key stash, umbrella hook and coat stand. However, the objective of its design is for its function to remain ambiguous. The union of materiality and form does not immediately present itself as a coat stand. The Lily Lamp has four light outputs; each creates a unique ambiance which can be farther manipulated by altering how the lamp sits. Both pieces share a strong connection to place. The layers of rammed earth emulate Australia’s dusty red landscapes and the Jarrah for the Lily Lamp is grown along Perth’s Swan river.

Image: Charlotte Pyle. Reverie Arm Chair. 2021.