STAYchaise
New York
Inspired by the suspension and stayed bridges of the Hudson and East Rivers, the Stay Chaise takes the oval form of the Battery Green while giving a metaphor to the once abundant East River oyster. The chaise utilizes a frame of recycled brushed polycarbonate and elastic tension cables, making it as durable as lightweight, allowing easy movement across the green. Essentially a hammock cum rocker, the varied form can be utilized as a meditative perch, bench, traditional seat, and reclining chaise. This multiplicity of seating allows the chaise to be accessible to various users in size and ability. The one-inch-thick frame with a continuous quarter-inch fillet evenly distributes weight into uneven or soggy terrain and creates a soft seat edge. The cable-threaded rim of the chair can be unfastened from the base frames, allowing for stacking and storage. The polycarbonate frames, cast in a reusable mold, and preliminary prototyping could be full-size, weight-bearing, 3D-printed ABS plastic.
This project was developed for an industrial design competition in New York City where KGP used to participate.
Type of Project
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Location
New York
Client
Battery Park: Draw-Up-a-Chair Competition
Status
Completed 2010
Role
Industrial Designer
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