EFES
STOOL
2023, Individual Work at RISD, 1.5 Months
A stool inspired by the roofs of houses in the area south of the Yangtze River, elegantly outlining the architectural framework. It combines the warmth of wood with the coolness of metal to create sensory contrast, seamlessly integrating ancient aesthetics into modern life.
a hint of warm and comfortable sensation derived from wood under geometric and cold appearance
The blackened wood provides a warm, tactile quality with its natural grain and smooth surface, while the raw finish steel introduces an industrial and rougher texture.
POSITION AS AN ARTPIECE
TRANSFORM THE AMBIANCE OF A SPACE
EFES is primarily designed for hotel lobbies and museum lounge areas, providing a brief resting function while emphasizing the atmospheric feel and artistic elements of the space.
Arranged like roof tiles,
creating a new vocabulary of interaction
PROCESS
MOODboard:
FORM, MATERIAL, JOINT
INSPIRED by
OUTLINE OF ARCHITECTURE
The wall is coated with white-gray paint, and the top of the wall is covered with black tiles in a double-sloped eave, presenting a clear and elegant appearance.
