Zweierlei is a seating unit created for dynamic educational spaces. The design provides a curved backrest that becomes a table at the swivel of the user.
A combination of steel tube and plywood present the piece as a reference to traditional school furniture, while its multi-functionality and curved shape make it suitable within a more modern context.
Design Process
Starting with sketches and cardboard model making, the design concept took form. Multiple variations of the dual use concept were explored. The final design was transformed into a general arrangement drawing, ready for fabrication.
Making of
The steel frame is constructed from CNC bent steel tubing. The bending was outsourced to a company, who used a STEP file and G.A drawing that I supplied. These parts where then welded together with much help from the workshop technician. Final steps included adding tabs for the screws, and powder coating the frame.
The seat and desk cover are each made from one sheet of flexible plywood. Making the mold for the lamination process was done using MDF, and a CNC router, with assistance from workshop staff. After this, the pressed pieces were trimmed to size, sanded, oiled, waxed, and assembled onto the frame.
Final Prototype
The frame was powdercoated, and a wax and stain was applied to the plywood pieces.
