Cosmic Sofà by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny de Mobiliari Competition Category.

FerroMobiliari· 2016

Cosmic Sofà

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Mobiliari Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Sofà

Cosmic és un sofà dissenyat per a espais d'estar. El sofà s'ofereix en tres mides, des d'un love seat de 1950 mm d'amplada fins a una versió de quatre places de 2980 mm d'amplada, totes amb 1040 mm de fondària i 820 mm d'alçada. L'estructura està construïda íntegrament en fusta massissa de xop i muntada amb unions d'espiga a caixa i espiga, i cada peça té un tall angular complex. L'encoixinat combina escuma d'alta densitat tova i ferma per aconseguir confort i durabilitat. El seient, els braços i el respatller estan inclinats per afavorir postures relaxades. Les línies es van inspirar en el Maserati Type 61 Birdcage de 1959.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Cosmic Sofà és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que Cosmic Sofà sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. Cosmic Sofà és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The presence of this piece dominates any room due to its shape and size, at the same time it is immensely comfortable and ergonomic. It mixes modern style with retro 60’s figures, creating a balance that allows this piece to be futuristic and luxury.
Dimensions & Packaging: Cuadruple Size: 2980 mm W x 1040mm D x 820mm H
Triple Size: 2450 mm W x 1040 mm D x 820mm H
Loveseat: 1950 mm W x 1040 mm D x 820 mm H
Tags: Sofa, cosmic, futuristic, luxury, seat, furniture, design, modern style
Production Technology: Built entirely in solid poplar wood and assembled with doweled butt joints. All parts have complex angle cuts because there is no single piece of full square cut on the entire structure. It has a building system that with adequate equipment becomes easy to mass-produce, providing excellent resistance. The cushioning system is a combination of soft and firm high density foam, providing a pleasant feeling and good durability.
Design Challenge: The design of the structure was the major challenge in this project since all the pieces are made with different angle, but are all fit together perfectly. This design and prototyping took several weeks to complete.
Research: Several years of studies about human behavior, posture and visual sensations led to the creation of these whimsical, organic and futuristic forms. Several prototypes were necessary to combine structural strength with the best possible use of the wood, and to make the piece lighter and more efficient in the use of materials and construction system.
Inspiration: The sophisticated lines were inspired on the Maserati Type 61 Birdcage from 1959. The soft lines and dynamic curves intend to communicate the sheer daring and idealistic modernism of the 60's.
Project Duration: The project took 12 weeks in its development, from the first sketch to the final prototype. Developed at our furniture research and prototypes facilities Mérida, Yucatán, México.
Operation Flow: For a relaxed position to read, talk or relax, it has tilt at the seat, elbows and back. The softness of the fabric selected along with a mix of densities and softness of foam provides both strength and comfort seating.
Team Members: Gerardo Ríos
Image Credits: Ricardo López