REMYEdward Cohen

Phase OneInspiration & Exploration

Design a quiet chair for the foyer.

It is the home’s first impression. A foyer is a place of transit

Every object must serve a function. Aesthetics being a form of function.

The chair should be discreet, understated, yet evoke powerful emotions. It should blend into it’s environment, only aware to

the keen observer. Once discovered, the aesthetics of the chair should make a user feel tranquil and serene. The chair should

function as a piece of art and a piece of furniture.

Design Hypothesis

The synthesis of art and utility.

Phase TwoSketches & Models

Phase ThreeConstruction

Measurements & MaterialsOne 15”x 2” x 1/8th” Polished Stainless Steel

One 12”x 2” x 1/32nd” Brushed Stainless Steel

One 24”x 2” x 1/32nd” Brushed Stainless Steel

One Roll of Very High Bond Tape

Smooth EdgesCut Steel

Bend Base

Fit Arc Trim

CenterAttach & Center Emphasize Arc

The Remy supports itself via an ascending distribution of weight towards the center, while balancing itself by providing a platform for a person to stand on as he or she leans on The Remy.

Designed for the foyer, a home’s first impression and a place of transit.

THE REMY

Dimensions: 6 x 1 Feet, Base 2 Feet Materials: 1/4” & 1” Stainless Steel

SCULPTURE & LEANING CHAIR

6 FT

2 FT

1 FT

1/4”

1”

13”

12/17/2014, IPD 551University of Pennsylvania

A special thanks to Sarah, Carla, Tom, and Joe.