Nanna Ditzel Single Chair Museum
Location: London, England
Size: 800 SF
Principles: Modeling, Geometry, Scale, Mimicry
Using their iconic designs, space, and architecture as inspiration, the ideation for the museum began with the iconic designs at the forefront of the process. Nanna Ditzel was the designer of choice and her Ring Chair from 1958. Ditzel’s designs focused on organic and dynamic forms that were inspired by nature’s diversity. Based on both modernism and the expansion of housing in London, Ditzel’s furniture was often designed to be functional and useful so as not to take up much space. Following the Scandinavian style, Ditzel often used rattan and wood in her designs along with tapered and curved structures that created airy, minimalistic designs.
Reception Rendered
While Ditzel created iconic furniture throughout her career, she very rarely dove into architectural design. Due to that fact, the space was designed around the chair itself as the feature and inspiration for every design decision throughout the process. Focusing on the geometries of the chair, the contrast between the round back and rectangular seat became the form of the museum. The chair itself uses oak or walnut legs that taper at each end following her iconic Scandinavian style. While sitting in the chair itself, the back encircles you as it creates an arm rest. The seat has a slight tilt towards the back which angles the user up slightly and creates a stronger effect of the ring as you sit. Based on this effect, it was vital to include this feature to fully represent the chair’s experience.
Museum Gallery
Museum Gallery Rendered
