Folding Seasons
Coffee Table for Folding Seasons
The concept is conceived from the Fibonacci spiral occurring in nature. This 3-dimensional spiral design is crafted using 4 concentric circles to form the top spiral while the bottom part is a flip mirror. These circles would form an endless loop resembling that of a spiraling star held in suspension. The spiral blades form undulated peaks and valleys while these points are meticulously calculated to form supports for the tabletop and base. 4 highest peaks to support the top while the subsequent 4 valleys form the bases. This gave the sculpture a sense of transparency, fluidity and cantilever
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Folding Seasons Coffee Table Translations
Bringing Folding Seasons closer to you with translations in multiple languages: Koffietafel AF, Tavolina E Kafesë SQ, የቡና ጠረጴዛ AM, طاولة القهوة AR, Սուրճի Սեղանը HY, Qəhvə Stolu AZ, Kafe Mahaia EU, Часопісны Столік BE, কফি টেবিল BN, Stolić BS, Масичката За Кафе BG, ကော်ဖီစားပွဲ MY, La Taula De Cafè CA, Ang Lamesa Sa Kape CEB, Khofi Tebulo NY, 咖啡桌 ZY, 咖啡桌 ZH, A Tavola Di Caffè CO, Stolić Za Kavu HR, Konferenční Stolek CS, Sofabord DA, Salontafel NL, Kaftablo EO, Kohvilaud ET, Sohvapöytä FI, La Table Basse FR, Am Bòrd Cofaidh GD, A Mesa De Centro GL, ყავის მაგიდა KA, Couchtisch DE, Το Τραπεζάκι Του Καφέ EL, કોફી ટેબલ GU, Tab Kafe HT, Teburin Kofi HA, ʻo Ka Papaʻaina Kope HAW, שולחן קפה HE, कॉफी टेबल HI, Rooj Kas Fes HMN, A Dohányzóasztal HU, Stofuborð IS, Tebụl Kọfị IG, Meja Kopi ID, Tábla Caife GA, Il Tavolino IT, コーヒーテーブルは JA, Meja Kopi JV, ಕಾಫಿ ಟೇಬಲ್ KN, Кофе Үстелі KK, តុកាហ្វេ KM, Ikawa RW, 커피 테이블은 KO, Maseya Qehweyê KU, Кофе Стол KY, ຕາຕະລາງກາເຟ LO, Capulus Mensa LA, Kafijas Galdiņš LV, Kavos Staliukas LT, Kaffisdësch LB, Масичката MK, Latabatra Kafe MG, Meja Kopi MS, കോഫി ടേബിൾ ML, Mejda Tal-Kafè MT, Te Tepu Kawhe MI, कॉफी टेबल MR, Кофе Ширээ MN, कफी टेबल NE, Salongbord NO, କଫି ଟେବୁଲ୍ OR, د کافي میز PS, میز قهوه FA, Stolik Kawowy PL, Mesa De Centro PT, ਕੌਫੀ ਟੇਬਲ PA, Masuta De Cafea RO, Журнальный Столик RU, Laulau Kofe SM, Сто За Кафу SR, Tafura Yekofi SN, ڪافي ٽيبل SD, කෝපි මේසය SI, Konferenčný Stolík SK, Klubska Mizica SL, Miiska Qaxwada SO, Tafole Ea Kofi ST, La Mesa De Café ES, Méja Kopi SU, Meza Ya Kahawa SW, Soffbord SV, Ang Coffee Table TL, Мизҳои Қаҳва TG, காபி டேபிள் TA, Кофе Өстәле TT, కాఫీ టేబుల్ TE, โต๊ะกาแฟ TH, Sehpa TR, Kofe Stoly TK, Журнальний Столик UK, کافی ٹیبل UR, قەھۋە ئۈستىلى UG, Kofe Stoli UZ, Bàn Cà Phê VI, Bwrdd Coffi CY, Kofje Tafel FY, Itafile Yekofu XH, קאַווע טיש YI, Kofi Tabili YO, Itafula Ikhofi ZU, Coffee Table EN.
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Unique Properties
The Folding Seasons is comprises of 4 interlocking rings (4 seasons) fused into one endless line forming a knot, plants the meaning of the knot onto a ever evolving relationship. The circles represent; Natural, Energy, Emotional and Spiritual healing, woven to achieve a holistic balance for wellness and healthy living. The central vase unit gave opportunity for plantae preference and personalization while serving as a locking mechanism for the glass-top and base.
Production Technology
The wood structure is consisted of 2 key laser-cut aircraft plywood units joined and fused to form. Each unit is made up of 4 separate 4mm thick plywood and through the process of steam bending, these preformed pieces are glued and pressure shaped to form. As the undulations peak and valley, 8 supporting points are created while 4 highest points become the table base and the other 4 support the glass top above. Therefore, maximum weight distribution and stability is attained. In addition, a small circular cutout at the middle of the crystallized glass top could house a vase to accentuate the theme of living plantae while serving as a locking mechanism to hold both glass top and the base together. A slimmer aerodynamic look can be attained using 5mm thick aluminum alloy. 2 pieces of identical pre-formed units consisted of the top and bottom member would be weld fused, polished and powder coated to a final finish. Preferred finishes are Chrome, Gun metal finish or White.
Design Challenge
Upon the commencement of conceptualization, Paper craft models were used to study tensile strength, forms and joints. Subsequent studies were done using laser-cut plywood models made to scale (1:10) & (1:5). Small plywood models were steam 'bend' using makeshift cooking utensils done in a kitchen. However, 1:1 mock-ups were the most challenging as steam room enclosure this big is unavailable while the size needed to be larger than 100cm x 70cm. We improvised using economical solar heat repellent foam rolls, taped and sealed to create an air tight steam chamber. 2 units of steam cleaners and an electrical water kettle are used to inject steam into the foam ‘chamber’. After the plywood pieces are heated for approximate 30mins, the ‘chamber’ is torn apart very quickly and the plywood pieces are clamped in place while hot. Upon cooling, the wood pieces took for. Several literation were experimented with improved efficiency and results over time. The preformed pieces were left to dry before Titebond wood glue was used to assemble and glue the members together. 4 key joints are designed to overlap each other for maximum strength.This product has undergone load-bearing test while the Aluminium alloy version can support a 70kg person standing on it at ease. Further, safety precaution has been built into the design to ensure the glass top do not topple over in the event of an accident. A 60mm circular cut-out has been designed into the glass-top whereby placing a vase unit into would act as a wedge locking both the glass top and base unit together. The plant in the vase would essentially be the ‘key’ and the ‘spiritual soul’, alive, thriving and ever changing.
Project Duration
The project started in June 2021 and finished in June 2022 in Singapore. Further development for mass production is currently in progress. 3 'folds' version and 'tubular' versions are currently being developed as well.
Operation Flow
To ensure glass top do not shift and fall off in the event of a 'knock over' incident, an anchoring glass or metal vase is placed over the 60mm diameter glass top cut-out hole to lock both base unit and glass-top together firmly. This vase would be used as a decorative and complimentary element as well. An optional tabletop design is available whereby the glass-top is etched to resemble that of a water ripple. The table-top is flat while the opposite textured concentric rings or ripples are placed in contact with the table supports. Thus forming a hedge preventing the top from siding off accidentally. The ripple effects added on visual interest specially when light bounces off and creates interesting surface reflections.
Inspiration
Changing seasons felt are never abrupt but a gradual transformation of fleeting moments. As the cycle flows and evolves, changes reincarnates and rekindled to its origin. As the saying goes, "Change is the only constant". Extrapolating the ideology of the 4 cyclical and changeability of seasons, this sculptural form is conceived by merging 4 ellipses and 'stretch morphing' it to create smooth undulating but continuous linear flows.
Project Overview
Folding Seasons Coffee Table has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
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Iron Recognition
Aw Siao Ping was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Folding Seasons Coffee Table.
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Folding Seasons: A Sculptural Coffee Table by Aw Siao Ping
Introducing the Folding Seasons Coffee Table by Aw Siao Ping, a sculptural form inspired by the cyclical nature of changing seasons, offering a holistic balance for wellness and healthy living.
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