AMADEUS FAMILY
REINVENTION OF DRYER EXHAUST TUBE AS
A FURNITURE MATERIAL
YEAR: 2022
DIMENSION:32"x28"x45"
MATERIAL: Dryer exhaust tube, urethane foam, acrylic
CHALLENGE: The goal of this project is to explore the potential of a readymade material in furniture design with a new technique.
DIMENSION:32"x28"x45"
MATERIAL: Dryer exhaust tube, urethane foam, acrylic
CHALLENGE: The goal of this project is to explore the potential of a readymade material in furniture design with a new technique.
INSPIRATION
•Mozart's technique of composing with primary notes to create rich
imagery through his music inspired me to transform mundane material
into a captivating piece. Even though the singspiel's introduction consists
of only a few repeating arpeggio notes, it provides a spectacular sound
and visual effect that can almost be comparable to carnival fireworks.
While constructing the Amadeus chair, I kept playing Mozart's opera
"Die Entführung aus dem Serail K. 384; (The Abduction from the
Seraglio )", hoping to integrate its charm into my work.
•Mozart's zeal for music and miraculous talent, which were embedded in his compositions, also inspired me on a spiritual level to translate abstract impetus into a flamboyant design language.
The opening of Seraglio )", hoping to integrate its charm into my work.
•Mozart's zeal for music and miraculous talent, which were embedded in his compositions, also inspired me on a spiritual level to translate abstract impetus into a flamboyant design language.
“K 384 Die Entführung aus dem Serail”
DESIGN RESEARCH
MOCK-UP BUILDING AND
FORM STUDIES
In order to express the context of Mozart's music with shapes, I analyzed the following aspects of Mozart's musical style:
1, basic note arrangement
2, many repetitions
3, the melody is delicate, spontaneous, and ligh
4, utilize arpeggios, trills, and scales regularly to create a silky and energetic effect
2, many repetitions
3, the melody is delicate, spontaneous, and ligh
4, utilize arpeggios, trills, and scales regularly to create a silky and energetic effect
UP-CYCLING THE MATERIAL FROM DRYER EXHAUST TUBES
•After use, the majority of dryer exhaust tubes are disposed away in the trash. The majority of the tubes were still intact, with mainly lint from dryers clogging them, despite some minor cosmetic damage.
•The majority of dryer exhaust tubes were flexible and pliable enough to be bent into shapes. They are primarily made of aluminum skin wrapped over steel skeletons. It still lacks the structural integrity to be used as furniture, though.
•By filling the tubes with expanding foam, the tubes are versatile enough to become functional furnitures.
•The majority of dryer exhaust tubes were flexible and pliable enough to be bent into shapes. They are primarily made of aluminum skin wrapped over steel skeletons. It still lacks the structural integrity to be used as furniture, though.
•By filling the tubes with expanding foam, the tubes are versatile enough to become functional furnitures.
FINAL PRODUCT:The Amadeus Family
Amadeus Chair, Leopold table and the Constanza ottoman
Amadeus Chair & Leopold table
Amadeus chair & Constanza Ottoman
The name of the series was taken from Mozart’s middle name, which means “favored by god”. The name of the ottoman and the table were taken from Mozart’s wife Constanza and his father Leopold.
