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Jun Wang's Spark Sofa commands immediate visual attention through its revolutionary materiality, presenting a monolithic form rendered in translucent amber-toned resin or glass-like polymer that trans
A luminous emerald green dominates Jun Wang's Spark Sofa, its translucent curved form composed of what appears to be thick acrylic or resin material that exhibits the optical qualities of colored glas
Translucent amber resin forms the monolithic body of this contemporary sofa design, its warm honey-gold tonality suffused with luminous internal glow suggesting molten glass frozen mid-pour or crystal
Rendered in glossy cobalt blue thermoplastic with a continuous flowing form suggesting liquid frozen mid-pour, the sculptural seating form occupies the lower center of the composition against a dramat
Spark Sofa by Jun Wang demonstrates a rigorous exploration of volumetric geometry and material contrasts through its juxtaposition of organic classical figuration against severe rectilinear forms, the

Northwestern Polytechnical University

Gold Furniture Design · 2023

Spark Sofa

by Wang Jun

  • A' Design Award 2023 Gold Winner in Furniture Design
  • Awarded April 15, 2023
  • CLIENT: Northwestern Polytechnical University
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 77,654
  • Verification code 5108F8D016 · Verify this award
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About Spark Sofa

Spark is a sofa designed for both indoor and outdoor use. The monobloc form has smooth, fluid lines and no harsh edges. The sofa is made of polycarbonate, a transparent yet sturdy material that resists shock and weathering. Under dim light, the clear body recalls the look of a spark. Assembly involves two parts, as the seat is placed on the main body base. Spark is offered in single and two-seater versions, measuring 1300 by 800 by 950 millimeters and 2500 by 800 by 950 millimeters. The design suits a variety of interior styles.

Jun Wang's Spark Sofa emerges from the intersection of material science innovation and sculptural furniture design, positioning itself within a lineage of transparency-focused furniture experimentation that traces through twentieth-century modernism's fascination with glass, acrylic, and resin as vehicles for dematerializing domestic objects while paradoxically amplifying their visual presence, the work demonstrates exceptional command of translucent polymer or resin casting technology, achieving substantial structural integrity while maintaining the optical qualities of blown glass or precious amber, the chromatic sophistication reveals itself through the complex internal light behavior where illumination penetrates the thick walls, undergoes selective absorption and transmission, and emerges as warm golden radiance that seems to generate its own atmospheric glow, the designer appears to engage with phenomenological questions about furniture as light source and color field rather than merely functional support structure, transforming the conventional sofa typology into what might be understood as inhabited sculpture or domestic light installation, the inclusion of soft cushions in vibrant chartreuse within the rigid amber shell creates productive material dialogue between opposing tactile and visual registers, the yielding organic forms of textile against the unyielding geometric vessel, the warm but distinct yellow-green hue against the orange-amber surround, the work may reference historical traditions of precious material containers, reliquaries, or display cases that house valued objects within protective transparent enclosures, elevating the human body as the precious content worthy of such elaborate presentation, the frontal symmetrical composition and careful studio lighting suggest ceremonial presentation inviting contemplation of furniture as cultural artifact rather than mere commodity, viewers might consider how transparency in furniture challenges assumptions about solidity, permanence, and the boundaries between object and environment.

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Unique Properties
Spark Sofa has smooth, fluid lines and lacks hash edges, a direct result of the procedure that produced this monobloc sofa. Transparent yet sturdy, the polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities. Also under the dim light, it shows the beauty of a spark.
Dimensions & Packaging
2500mm x 800mm x 950mm
1300mm x 800mm x 950mm (single sofa)
Tags
Spark Sofa, smooth and fluid lines, polycarbonate material, monobloc structure, indoor and outdoor use, multi-scene usage
Production Technology
The polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities.
Design Challenge
The challenge was to create a stylish and comfortable sofa suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, with smooth and fluid lines that lack harsh edges. The use of polycarbonate material provided the necessary resistance to shock and weathering while also allowing for a transparent yet sturdy appearance.
Project Duration
The project begins in China in July 2022 and ends in China in October 2022.
Operation Flow
To use the Spark Sofa, one needs to assemble the two parts, the main body base, and the seat. This is done by putting the seat on the base. The sofa's smooth and fluid lines make it comfortable and stylish, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The polycarbonate material used in the sofa's construction provides resistance to shock and weathering, making it a durable and reliable piece of furniture. The sofa is available in single and two-seater options, providing versatility in its use scenarios. The sofa's aesthetic is suitable for a variety of interior styles, and its design encourages multi-scene usage both indoors and outdoors.
Research
The Spark Sofa's design emphasizes multi-scene usage, both indoors and outdoors, and its aesthetics are suitable for a variety of interior styles. The use of polycarbonate material provides resistance to shock and weathering, making it suitable for outdoor use.
Inspiration
Transparent yet sturdy, the polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities. Also under the dim light, it shows the beauty of a spark.

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