Cilindro

Desk for Arruda Arquitectos Associados, Lda

Whether ancient or contemporary, the column is a shape always present in the architectonic imagery. Inspired by it, the Cilindro produced by Levira, due to the fact that it articulates in two semi-cylinders, allows one of the halves to be constituted as a container, while the other half, by lifting to a horizontal position the plane that closes it can become a working surface. This surface has on its bottom face a telescopic tubular leg which folds through a small mechanism, allowing the horizontal positioning of the plane that constitutes the work surface.

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Unique Properties

This cylinder, in addition to its function as a container, due to the fact that it articulates in two semi-circles, allows one of them to be constituted as a container, while the other, by lifting the plane that closes it, is also a horizontal working surface. This surface has on its rear face a telescopic tubular leg which, after a slight pressure, makes a rotation allowing the horizontal position of the work surface through its verticality.

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Desk, Table, Cilinder, workstation

Production Technology

The semi-cylinders are constituted by curved mdf panels coated with laminated surface on both sides shaped via mold. The shelves and folding top are made of 19mm melamine, with 2 mm thick anti-shock pvc tops. The telescopic folding leg allows the correct positioning of the work surface and is made up of 50 mm diameter steel, coated with electrostatic Epoxy Polyester powder polymerized paint with a thickness of 90mm. At the bottom of the two semi-cylinders there are two foldable surfaces in 0.8mm steel allowing access to cable storage.

Design Challenge

Once the Work Station project concept was defined, it was necessary to shape it, find a production technology and finally a competitive production cost. The way to produce the semi-cylinders in mdf coated with laminate inside and outside was the first difficulty to overcome, both in terms of costs, physical resistance and final weight of the piece. This was followed by the articulation of the two semi-cylinders, as well as the folding work surface in 2 mm thick anti-shock pvc, held horizontally by a telescopic foldable leg in 50 mm diameter steel tube. The six wheels, applied to the two semi-cylinders complete the mobility that this cylinder must have in order to, with its reduced weight of 30.5Kg, be able to move in space or be fixed in a certain position.

Project Duration

This project started its development in January 2019 in Oia, Portugal and was completed in September 2019 in Oia, Portugal.

Operation Flow

The mobility dimension, and the physical characteristics of this cylindrical shape allows easy handling through the internal spaces while allowing it a multifunctionality as a complement to work areas, or even constituting a fixed work point.

Research

The concept of this project has its origin in a growing need to respond to the phenomenon of Home Working. In effect, either because of new work methodologies closely linked to information technology or because of space savings, a new job was created for which it was necessary to find an answer. The creation of an object that, due to its shape / dimension and mobility, is integrated into the home or work space, is functionally very topical. Working at home, as a complement to short stays at the Office place, is now a new way of working. This new methodology brings ecological advantages due to less movement of people, more versatility in the work of each one and finally, from an economic and communicational point of view, an effective advantage.

Inspiration

The column, whether ancient or contemporary, is a form that is always present in our architectonic imagery. The intention of creating a shape that moves in the internal space with minimal friction, led us to choose a cylindrical shape. The absence of sharp edges allows a great capacity adaptation to any space, both in use situations and when not used.

Image Credits

Image 1:Pedro Sadio, Image 2: Pedro Sadio, Image 3: Pedro Sadio, Image 4: Pedro Sadio, Image 5: Pedro Sadio

Project Overview

Cilindro Desk has been a Silver winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Miguel Arruda was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Cilindro Desk.

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