{"id":13155,"date":"2024-03-05T12:52:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T05:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/?p=13155"},"modified":"2024-03-05T12:52:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T05:52:18","slug":"sunroom-bench","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/design\/sunroom-bench\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunroom Bench"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bench was designed <strong>\u00c1kos Huber<\/strong> by for the sunroom of our south-facing studio flat in the St. Francis apartments in NW Portland. This modular furniture was inspired by the idea of a growing family. Design and execution took almost three years with a few day long intense periods of work for my own joy. This \u201cslowness\u201d was so refreshing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124706\/01_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13156\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124706\/01_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13156\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the age of image generation, where you can make and share hundreds of images with the world in a matter of minutes and we are exposed to so many visual impressions daily, closeness to materials is essential. Providing space for serendipitous accidents can only happen if you grab a pencil or start playing with a handful of clay. During the process, this furniture was refined by numerous sketches, hand and computer drawings and models. They are also helpful &#8211; independently of the scale and function of the design &#8211; in figuring out details and the method of making. The idea of modularity for instance was tested on a 1:3 scale model where the seating and leg elements could be assembled in optional order, creating different lengths and compositions. The full scale object was executed with hand tools and simple machines by the designer, in the spirit of making a unique object with individuality.<\/p>\n<cite>\u00c1kos Huber<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124723\/02_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13158\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124723\/02_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13158\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1422\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124727\/05_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13160\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1422\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124727\/05_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13160\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reclaimed wood bears the signs of the passing of time, constructing with it requires patience and sensitivity. The material first started as Douglas fir trees growing up in the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, then they were used as structural beams and eventually continued their life as a bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124742\/03_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13162\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124742\/03_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13162\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124745\/04_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13164\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124745\/04_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13164\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124753\/06_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13166\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124753\/06_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13166\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124755\/07_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13168\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124755\/07_sunroom-bench_akos-huber.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13168\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c1kos Huber found the right size and relatively straight material in the yard of a demolition company, where after a few hours of selection and rearrangement of the lumber stacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124810\/13_sunroom-bench_steven-patenaude.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13170\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124810\/13_sunroom-bench_steven-patenaude.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13170\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124814\/14_sunroom-bench_steven-patenaude.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13172\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124814\/14_sunroom-bench_steven-patenaude.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13172\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As it turned out later on, besides the four fir beams I picked, two blue pine pieces were selected unintentionally as well. The natural color and texture faded and the real tone became invisible due to the patina that had accumulated on the surface over decades. After arriving at the workshop, the first task was the surgical process of removing all nails, screws, and clips from the beams. This was followed by machining and shaping. Finally the uneven colors and grain patterns were unified by fire. Shou Sugi Ban, the traditional charring technique, was used to create a tactile texture and evenly black color on the surface. Even though the \u201cwounds\u201d are still visible on the body of the bench.<\/p>\n<cite>\u00c1kos Huber<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1449\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124843\/18_sunroom-bench_making.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13174\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1449\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124843\/18_sunroom-bench_making.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13174\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The designer explained: <em>&#8220;native totem poles, carved out of huge tree logs hovering between earth and sky, Chillida\u2019s \u201ccreatures\u201d deeply embedded into the Basque landscape telling stories about balance, weight and space, the monumental rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia, Luis Barragan\u2019s strong and surrealist colorful walls growing out of his region\u2019s traditions and culture. These creations pluck the same string of the human soul and proclaim identity, naturalness and timelessness.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124847\/15_sunroom-bench_modularity-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13176\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124847\/15_sunroom-bench_modularity-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13176\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunroom Bench was made by subtracting from a singular mass, versus components and composite materials. In this process materiality has an extremely important role, it carries the presence of the object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"692\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124858\/17_sunroom-bench_drawings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13178\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05124858\/17_sunroom-bench_drawings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13178\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c1kos Huber is an architectural designer, furniture designer and craftsman. Originally from Hungary, his work has covered many fields ranging from furniture design to architecture, from drawings to sculpture. He completed his Master\u2019s degree in architecture at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in Budapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1362\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05125124\/12_sunroom-bench_steven-patenaude.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13182\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1362\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/05125124\/12_sunroom-bench_steven-patenaude.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13182\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Photos<\/strong><br>Steven Patenaude, \u00c1kos Huber<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The bench was designed \u00c1kos Huber by for the sunroom of our south-facing studio flat in the St. Francis apartments in NW Portland. This modular furniture was inspired by the idea of a growing family. Design and execution took almost three years with a few day long intense periods of work for my own joy. This \u201cslowness\u201d was so refreshing. 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