Name: Volume
Key sentence from the brief: “Design a lounge chair based on the reduction of materials, focusing on upholstery and structure.”
Dimensions: H 810.0 x W 663.0 x D 831.0
Material: Plywood, Fabric and Steel
Climate footprint:
5 star foot 100 kg CO2-eq
Trumpet foot 100 kg CO2-eq
Link to Målbar calculations here
Project sponsor: Krall + Roth
Thomas Albertsen
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No foam. No glue. Build for disassembly.
Volume occupies and utilizes space in the same way a cushioned chair filled with foam does. However, the chair is lightweight, and made without foam.
Result: Fewer materials, less consumption. And after a long life, the chair is easy to disassemble.
The design is easy to interpret. The chair has an inner frame covered with a self-supporting fabric that serves as the seat and backrest.
The fabric shrinks when heated to 120 degrees, and is mounted without tools. This makes the upholstering very simple and quick. Additionally, if needed the fabric is very easy to replace.
The inner frame itself is made with minimal use of materials, as it should not contribute to the shape in any way other than holding the fabric stretched out.
