Finding an organic yet simple design demanded an iterative process that respects the complexity of the human hand, a biological masterpiece of bones, muscles and ligaments, capable of a wide range of movement and dexterity.
Sculpturing and drawing are two very interlinked disciplines. Sketching helps to understand the different energies we apply to open a door: tender or forceful movements of push and pull. In addition to that it helps studying the various forms of human hands that, naturally, come in all kinds of measures.
Having found a negative of the standardized shape, I used FoamCare to create the first prototype.
Finding a material that is ideal in terms of aesthetics, durability and sustainability constituted one of the main challenges of this project. My personal inclination for wood did not hinder me from researching other options.
I eventually decided on bronze. Through oxidation it gains its characteristic golden patina. Yet, it is not commonly known that the copper alloy offers another advantage besides its high ornamental value: it has also a natural antibiotic resistance, meaning 99.9% of bacteria are killed on this surface within two hours. This makes bronze perfect for daily use.