Two winners have emerged in this year’s Space Nurtures, a programme in Singapore designed to develop the capabilities of the next generation of young designers.
July 3rd, 2013
Interior design students Chen Shufei and Adeline Yeo Xiuyun from LASALLE College of the Arts have been named the winners of this year’s Space Nurtures design competition.
A partnership between Space Furniture, Vitra and the DesignSingapore Council, the programme was set up last year with the aim of nurturing Singapore’s pool of young design talents.
’Out of the Woods’ by Adeline Yeo Xiuyun
This year, the competition called for the submission of a conceptual sketch based on the task of reinterpreting the Bouroullec’s Vitra Vegetal chair. Close to 100 entries from various institutions were received, from which 10 were selected to produce a prototype of their design for a final round of judging.
’Out of the Woods’ – prototyping process
Judges in the final round included Kelley Cheng of The Press Room, Mark Ormsby of Mark Ormsby Interiors, and Peter Tay of Peter Tay Studio.
’Out of the Woods’ – prototyping process
Shunfei says that the idea behind her winning entry ‘Camo’ “was to reveal a chair within the vegetal chair since its original idea drew inspiration from trees in North America that grew to look like chairs”.
“Camo’s arms were painted green to reveal a chair, just like how animals camouflage themselves in times of danger,” she explains.
’Camo’ by Chen Shufei
Adeline approach to her piece, ‘Out of the Woods’, was quite different. “Taking inspiration from the Vegetal chair’s concept of natural growth, green woolen moss creeps up the chair’s seat and backrest to give an impression of a tree left exposed to the natural elements,” she says.
Commenting on the winning works, Kelly Cheng says, “Shufei’s ‘Camo’ won because she has a strong concept and a minimal but effective execution. Many times, a simple stroke that works is worth a million fumbling bolts and nuts. Adeline’s ‘Out of the Woods’ has a very poetic and surreal quality to it. It is a very personalised piece, almost like an exquisite piece of art. The beautiful crafting of the chair immediately becomes a unique signature of the designer.”
’Camo’ – prototyping process
In August, the two winners will be attending an all-expense-paid week-long summer design workshop by Ron Gilad titled ‘Something out of Nothing’ at Domaine de Boisbuchet, France followed by a week-long attachment with Vitra in Weil am Rhein, Switzerland.
Upon their return, both winners will share what they have learned and showcase their prototypes at an exhibition to be held at the Space Asia Hub in September.
A searchable and comprehensive guide for specifying leading products and their suppliers
Keep up to date with the latest and greatest from our industry BFF's!
Sub-Zero and Wolf’s prestigious Kitchen Design Contest (KDC) has celebrated the very best in kitchen innovation and aesthetics for three decades now. Recognising premier kitchen design professionals from around the globe, the KDC facilitates innovation, style and functionality that pushes boundaries.
Savage Design’s approach to understanding the relationship between design concepts and user experience, particularly with metalwork, transcends traditional boundaries, blending timeless craftsmanship with digital innovation to create enduring elegance in objects, furnishings, and door furniture.
Channelling the enchanting ambience of the Caffè Greco in Rome, Budapest’s historic Gerbeaud, and Grossi Florentino in Melbourne, Ross Didier’s new collection evokes the designer’s affinity for café experience, while delivering refined seating for contemporary hospitality interiors.
In the pursuit of an uplifting synergy between the inner world and the surrounding environment, internationally acclaimed Interior Architect and Designer Lorena Gaxiola transform the vibration of the auspicious number ‘8’ into mesmerising artistry alongside the Feltex design team, brought to you by GH Commercial.
MPavilion’s MRelay event returns with a day-long design talk-fest on Saturday 30 January 2016 from 11am to 11pm, forming the main closing event of MPavilion’s 2015 program.
Reflecting the subtle sophistication of family run winery Stoney Rise, Cumulus delivered a refined and welcoming cellar door for these vintners.
Floatation therapy, sensory deprivation … what’s it all about? We take five minutes with Nick Dunin of Beyond Rest and Fiona Dunin of FMD Architects, to learn how “Sacred Geometry” design shaped their newly-launched facility in Collingwood.
The internet never sleeps! Here's the stuff you might have missed
When iconic brands wield their influence, the ripples extend far beyond aesthetics. And so when the MillerKnoll collective formed, the very concept of design shifted, supercharging the industry’s aspiration to create a better world into an unwavering sense of responsibility to do so.
With Milan 2024 only a few weeks away, we sneak a view of some of the most exciting pieces set to go on show – from lighting design to furniture, here are nine preview products.
Welcome to the year of the Design Effect. This year’s theme aims to showcase the profound ripple effects that exceptional design can have on people, place and planet. Join in shaping this narrative by contributing your perspective before May 3, 2024, and become a part of the Design Effect movement.
Savage Design’s approach to understanding the relationship between design concepts and user experience, particularly with metalwork, transcends traditional boundaries, blending timeless craftsmanship with digital innovation to create enduring elegance in objects, furnishings, and door furniture.