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Intro to Furniture & Lighting Design: Ulmer Stool Revisited

The Ulmer Hocker Stool is one of the very first product of the Ulm School of Design which shares the Bauhaus’ design ethics and methodology. The Ulmer stool displays minimalistic and multifunctional design.

This redesigned Ulmer stool deliver the same minimalistic approach with contemporary twist. It is made out of Tasmanian Oak and oiled with matt sheen finish for a modern feel. Box joint or modern dovetail, as well as mortise and tenon joint were used to combine the stool to achieve the desired durability and strength. Filleted abstract holes  are done for an organic-contemporary look.
The redesigned Ulmer Hooker Stool retained its multi-functionality as stool, modular book or tools shelf and a side table. It displays a more contemporary aesthetics without compromising the element of the Bauhaus design. 

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Ulmer Stool Revisited Final Concept

Ulmer Stool Concept.

Retained the original minimalist design element of Bauhaus.

-Cut out detail and dowel (square shape) that will be painted orange. Cut out will make it organic and a bit destructive.
-Additional panel
-Japanese butterfly joint 
-Box joint 

Cross Section

Project3: CAD (corrected)

A Sense of Place

Public spaces requires special attention in able to deliver rich public life experiences to the community. Many of them are lacking in comfort to offer. The number of benches or rest spots and the will of the individual to sit back, relax and communicate are somehow underestimated. Designing public furniture is another approach to enhance and renew public spaces and to give it a sense of place.

In the great western suburb of Woodcroft, Lake Woodcroft Park is known public space with good image in social enrichment particularly for family, teenagers, and older people. In spite of that it is still exposed in crime like malicious damage of public property. Lake Woodcroft is used by public from the area and neighbourhood suburbs.     

The Slugrest bench offers the public a comfortable rest and easy accessibility while promoting social interaction between individuals. Its design delivers simple, elegant and quirky aesthetic that harmoniously matches its surrounding and contributing to that element of “sense of place”. Unique use of materials is promoted, with neowood – plastic for the batten which is made of 70% recycled wood and cellulose plastic and anodised aluminium for the frame which promotes environmental awareness.  It can be easily installed and requires low maintenance against the weather and graffiti cleaning in comparison to normal wood benches.