Faculty and Student Designed Chair Nominated for Award
Wednesday, Oct 06, 2010 @ 4:03 pm
Designed by a creative team led by faculty member and furniture designer Mark Goetz, B.I.D. '86, which also included faculty member Tim Richartz, B.I.D. '86, and industrial design students Alvaro Uribe, B.I.D. '10, and Ashley Thorfinnson, M.I.D. '10, the chair's unique faceted structure offers different perspectives from every angle. The chair was designed in Pratt's Juliana Curran Terian Design Center, a central and physical campus hub where creative minds from interior, graphic, industrial, and fashion design can cultivate new ideas in a collaborative setting. The chair is handcrafted by Cabot Wrenn from sustainable North American white maple. The design uniquely incorporates straight cuts of lumber to minimize material waste and highstrength joinery construction to ensure maximum product life. The result is a beautiful and functional piece that demonstrates Pratt's commitment to sustainability and enduring quality.
The chair has been nominated for Interior Design Magazine's Best of Year Awards.