Fold
Bench for Whiteground
What if a bench is also a table? Fold is an interpretation to the question above, to fulfill multiple functions yet retain a simplistic and sturdy form to be used in the public. This piece of furniture is not much more than a piece of plywood folded back on itself at an angle. Yet, this simple manipulation creates another surface that can be used as a table, without sacrificing its unanimous form with extensions or appendages.
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Unique Properties
What if a bench is also a table? Fold is an interpretation to the question above, to fulfil multiple functions yet retain a simplistic and sturdy form to be used in the public. This piece of furniture is not much more than a piece of plywood folded back on itself at an angle. Yet, this simple manipulation creates another surface that can be used as a table, without sacrificing its unanimous form with extensions or appendages.
Tags
plywood, bending, bench, curvature
Production Technology
Plywood and Bronze Steam the plywood and put into a custom build mold for bending
Design Challenge
The most difficult part is bending the plywood in a specific angle which is also comfortable for the purpose of sitting with a table. and the placement of the legs are the second challenge to maintain the sturdiness while to balance with the proportions and ratio with the plywood.
Project Duration
The project staretd in early 2019 and completed in production in late 2019.
Operation Flow
Feel free to explore your uses and gestures with this table+bench.
Inspiration
Public bench design always strives for functionality but neglected the aesthetics, and also mostly only caters for the purpose of sitting. What if you are holding a coffee or you are looking for a place to sit down with your book or laptop? You don’t have a choice but to go to the café or restaurants. It’s time to think out of the box and create a piece of furniture that aesthetically addresses the convenience and flexibility of how a public bench can do for the people.
Image Credits
Image#1: ©Lit Ma & Hong Kong Design Centre Image#3: ©XU Liang Leon Image#4: ©XU Liang Leon Image#5: ©XU Liang Leon
Project Overview
Fold Bench has been a Bronze winner in the Street Furniture Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Chris Tsui was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Fold Bench.
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Fold: A Multifunctional Bench Design by Chris Tsui
Chris Tsui's innovative Fold bench design, awarded Bronze in A' Street and City Furniture Design Award in 2021, reimagines public seating with a multifunctional approach, combining aesthetics and practicality.
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