Almaz Stool
Sophie Dukes | Alex Munro | Zach Kennedy
Almaz Stool
The Almaz Stool blends bold form with precise functionality, using negative space and thoughtfully revealed hardware to create moments of visual intrigue. Designed for efficient, repeatable assembly, the project balances creative exploration with practical manufacturing, resulting in a refined, high-end set of stools.
the design should consider intention of form, creating a sense of thoughtfulness and wonder openly
since a set of stools were to be created, the building and assembly had to be time efficient and repetitive
several stools use the idea of a separate seat and base through material choices or form, but the goal was to avoid this common approach
Intention of Form
Repeatable Process
Disk Seat
Ideation
would be a large footprint if at a typical stool height
coming from the concept of a hexagonal form, this simple folded paper model became the starting point of the final concept
interested in doing something a little quirky
having a modular leg system would allow easier assembly of 3 stools
A Full Scale Model and Testing
to contrast with a thin, sheet metal and to avoid a cool, sterile seat, we choose a warm, oak with routed edges
the stool's surfaces were kept uninterrupted, with visible hardware intentionally avoided, only revealed through the gap as a subtle detail
the gap tested at different widths to ensure a comfortable sit, free of any notable pressure points
the strength of the spacers was tested
the spacer design was explored through the lens of light and negative space
Final Assembly
Spacers
the spacers located at the top had reliefs on the backside to accommodate the screw heads that held the seats to the sheet metal
A Stool Collection
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