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Lagoon Concept طاولة قهوة by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

Lagoon Concept طاولة قهوة by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 جائزة A' Design Award البرونزية in تصميم الأثاث Competition Category.


برونزالأثاث· 2026

Lagoon Concept طاولة قهوة

by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

Client: Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

جائزة A' Design Award البرونزية Winner in الأثاث Category

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The Design

About Lagoon Concept طاولة قهوة

"مفهوم البحيرة" (Lagoon Concept) هي طاولة قهوة مستوحاة من المشهد الطبيعي لبحيرة غواتابيه في كولومبيا. تتميز القاعدة المصنوعة من الخشب الصلب بأشكال متدرجة الطبقات وغير متماثلة توحي بالتضاريس المحيطة. ويستقر فوق القاعدة سطح زجاجي منحنٍ صُمِّم ليستحضر حركة المياه. وتسمح الفتحات الموجودة في الزجاج لأجزاء من البنية الخشبية بالارتفاع عبرها، لتشبه قمم الجبال. وقد جرى تطوير الشكل من خلال البحث البصري والرسم التخطيطي والنمذجة ثلاثية الأبعاد. يحوّل "مفهوم البحيرة" مشهدًا طبيعيًا محليًا إلى سطح قابل للاستخدام.

The Recognition

About the جائزة A' Design Award البرونزية

Lagoon Concept طاولة قهوة هو فائز بجائزة A' Design Award البرونزية، وهي تقدير رفيع المكانة يُمنح للتصاميم المتميزة التي تتسم بالإبداع والبراعة وحدة الذكاء. والفائزون بالبرونزية مصنوعات بارعة بوفرة ومبدعة بصورة لافتة، تؤكد الخبرة الواسعة والخيال وسعة الحيلة لدى مصمميها. ويُتوقع أن يكون Lagoon Concept طاولة قهوة قطعة عالية التقدير ومحل إعجاب وحب، شديدة الاحترافية والابتكار. وهذا التصميم الفائز بجائزة A' Design Award البرونزية يتبنى أفضل الممارسات في الفن والعلم والتصميم والتكنولوجيا، ويتميز بعنايته بالتفاصيل. ويلبّي Lagoon Concept طاولة قهوة الاحتياجات على أفضل وجه، ويلامس الرغبات، ويأسر المشاعر، ويستثير الفضول.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
This coffee table is unique because it transforms the geography of Guatape lake into a sculptural form, merging cultural inspiration with functional design. Its solid wood base rising through a wave shaped glass top symbolizes the meeting of land and water. The piece stands out for its storytelling, the contrast of natural and transparent materials, and the combination of digital precision with handcrafted detail.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 1229 cm x Depth 899 mm x Height 355 mm
Tags
Guatape, Colombian design, conceptual furniture, coffee table design, organic shapes, sculptural furniture, solid wood, glass top table, nature inspired design, contemporary furniture
Production Technology
This conceptual design was developed through digital sketching and 3D modeling techniques, using CAD software to shape an asymmetrical solid wood base that evokes the organic geography of the Guatape region. The tabletop is envisioned in thermoformed glass with soft, wave-like curves to represent water movement. Openings in the glass allow the wood structure to emerge through, mimicking mountain peaks. The design combines expressive form making with material contrast and precision detailing.
Design Challenge
The main creative challenge was translating the complex geography of Guatape Lake into a balanced, functional form without losing its emotional and cultural essence. Achieving harmony between organic shapes and structural stability proved difficult. Limited technical references and material behavior for conceptual elements like sculpted glass required extensive experimentation and adaptation within digital modeling constraints.
Research
This project followed a self initiated design research process aimed at transforming regional identity into functional form. The objective was to capture the essence of Guatape Lake through material and shape exploration. Using visual research, sketches, and 3D modeling tools, the study focused on user perception and emotional response. Insights revealed that nature driven narratives enhance user connection and design value in both cultural and commercial contexts.
Inspiration
The inspiration for this design stems from the striking geography of Guatape lake in Colombia. It is intricate shoreline and vivid natural patterns guided the creation of a sculptural coffee table that reflects the harmony between land and water. Motivated by a desire to honor my roots, I conducted visual and topographic research to abstract the lake organic forms into a functional, artistic piece.
Project Duration
The project initially began in February 2023 in New York but was temporarily set aside due to uncertainties in its direction. Development resumed with renewed clarity and purpose in July 2025, also in New York, where the conceptual design is currently being refined.
Operation Flow
The coffee table is designed to invite visual and tactile interaction. Its sculptural wooden base flows naturally beneath a smooth glass top, where gentle curves and openings reveal layers beneath inviting the user to explore its form from different angles. The raised wooden elements create a dynamic presence, sparking curiosity and emotional connection while maintaining full functionality as a central, usable surface.
Team Members
Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
Image Credits
Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

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