ESQUISSE THREE - FORM vs FUNCTION

Esquisse three asks us to create two scale model chairs from Bolsa wood and wire without fixings or glue. One chair is to represent the idea of form and the other is to represent the idea of function. Often these two elements overlap, and this is the case in my two examples. While one element might be more apparent than the other, both of my examples could be quite easily used as a devices for sitting in and both have a certain structural aesthetic.


FORM

This example with it's repetitive angular fins represents form. These fins slide together to create the general shape of an arm chair. Wire is used in the undercarriage to hold the side support elements together and increase strength. Again it follows the simple kit of parts idea examined in earlier esquisses. A total of six parts, two identical wire elements, a back and seat of the same size and two side structural elements of the same size come together easily and quickly to create the finished piece.







FUNCTION

This example with it's repetitive timber elements is joined with a single piece of wire holding the back and seat elements together. The top of the back is held together with another piece of wire, while wire used at the front of the seat becomes part of the base. Again simple kit of parts construction is employed, ten equally cut lengths of timber form the back, 11 equally cut lengths of timber form the seat, all connected with three separate wire elements that become the base. This chair can be stacked quite easily for storage and is angled for comfort.