Tomek Rygalik Shares the Circula Bench Designed for Social Interaction
Circula is an experimental project by Polish designer Tomek Rygalik offering a tool for togetherness with the focus on sustainability.
Circula is an experimental project by Polish designer Tomek Rygalik developed within Design Nature, offering a tool for togetherness with the focus on sustainability. “Humans are social creatures,” says Rygalik. “Human beings are not intended to be a solitary species: we are social animals. Today everyone’s talking about distancing ? but there will come a moment dedicated to recovery from all of this, both physically and relationally.” Coming (slowly) out of a time when social interactions were a no-no, Circula encourages it within its circular shape. The ringed bench acts as a functional space for dialogue to begin after such isolating times. The round shape is intentional for the way it requires people to sit for conversation. It also stands for the circularity of the design, as Circula is made from durable, sustainable materials, including responsibly-managed FSC-or PEFC-certified wood, plastic made from 100% recycled packaging, and phosphate steel. In this month’s Deconstruction, Tomek Rygalik gives insight into the design process of making Circula.
The initial concept sketch showing the tool for togetherness in essence.
These are visuals of the first 1:1 model testing scale, sitting proximity and ergonomics.
Inside out design of the wood construction and its assembly.
Sourcing wood, a ...
Circula is an experimental project by Polish designer Tomek Rygalik developed within Design Nature, offering a tool for togetherness with the focus on sustainability. “Humans are social creatures,” says Rygalik. “Human beings are not intended to be a solitary species: we are social animals. Today everyone’s talking about distancing ? but there will come a moment dedicated to recovery from all of this, both physically and relationally.” Coming (slowly) out of a time when social interactions were a no-no, Circula encourages it within its circular shape. The ringed bench acts as a functional space for dialogue to begin after such isolating times. The round shape is intentional for the way it requires people to sit for conversation. It also stands for the circularity of the design, as Circula is made from durable, sustainable materials, including responsibly-managed FSC-or PEFC-certified wood, plastic made from 100% recycled packaging, and phosphate steel. In this month’s Deconstruction, Tomek Rygalik gives insight into the design process of making Circula.
The initial concept sketch showing the tool for togetherness in essence.
These are visuals of the first 1:1 model testing scale, sitting proximity and ergonomics.
Inside out design of the wood construction and its assembly.
Sourcing wood, a ...
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