Acoustic armchair Gašper
Updated: Sep 3
The Design Shell for Digital Immersion
TYPE OF PROJECT: Product Design
KEY ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES:
_Monolithic Shell: Tall, continuous structural envelope.
_Winged Design: Pronounced sides create an acoustic nest.
_Micro Volume: Establishes a ”space-within-a-space” zoning concept.
_Stabilized Foundation: Wide base counters virtual reality movement.
_Material Density: Textured fabric functions as sound absorption.
In modern spaces dominated by noise and constant movement, the massive acoustic chair represents a solution for an individual audio-visual experience. Its design does not only follow aesthetics, but also acts as a functional tool for creating privacy in the middle of a public space.
The central attribute of the chair is a tall, monolithic shell with pronounced sides that embrace the user. The winged design creates an acoustic nest for listening to audio content. The use of dense, textured fabric in the selected color further improves sound absorption, while at the same time giving the object the character of a modern sculpture.
Despite its massiveness, the chair remains ergonomic. Side cutouts at elbow height provide ventilation and facilitate access, while the wide, stable base offers safety, which is key when using virtual reality. Such a design successfully combines comfort and technological functionality.
The Gašper armchair creates a "space within a space" with its form. It allows the individual to fully immerse themselves in a digital story without being distracted by external factors, making silence and focus accessible in the midst of the most vibrant environment.
Launch date: 2023
Manufacturer: Panles
Design Principals: Korpnik production Design
Material: Wood, fabric
Photo: Zorislava Fras
