cantilever by michael baumgartner from uk

design criteria:
• touch: The proposed handle design aims to accentuate the physical senses that the handle grip surface could evoke to the user through the touch and operation of the handle due to its distinct form. The design endeavors to stimulate also the visual senses with its purity, crispiness and light refraction qualities.
• size: The design of the door handle has been based on ergonomic data and has incorporate dimensional criteria to allow a sufficient length to permit someone’s hand to surround the handle far enough to grip its circumference as solidly as needed to exert that force to operate it and open the door.
• materiality:
The stainless steel planes come together to form a distinct door handle. Stainless steel has been chosen due to it durability and strength. The coloured anodized the planes symbolize cuts and add a second layer.
• connection:
The door handle is seen as a pure object. Rose and lever together comprise one unit and all connections are concealed to allow an uninterrupted surface. The point / plane / cut of rotation between lever and rose are accentuated with colour while operated to highlight the cut through element. The colour introduction complements all sides / planes of the handle and the operating mechanism behind.