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Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos

Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award nga Puthaw in Disenyo sa Muwebles Competition Category.


PuthawMuwebles· 2016

Cosmic Sofa

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award nga Puthaw Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Sofa

Ang Cosmic usa ka sofa nga gidisenyo para sa mga living area. Ang sofa gitanyag sa tulo ka gidak-on, gikan sa loveseat nga 1950 mm ang gilapdon hangtod sa upat ka lingkoranan nga bersyon nga 2980 mm ang gilapdon, tanan 1040 mm ang giladmon ug 820 mm ang gitas-on. Ang istruktura hingpit nga hinimo gamit ang lig-on nga poplar wood ug gitipon pinaagi sa doweled butt joints, ug ang matag bahin adunay komplikado nga anggulo nga pagputol. Ang cushioning naghiusa sa hinay ug gahi nga high density foam alang sa kalimpyo ug kalig-on. Ang lingkoranan, bukton, ug likod gipatikig aron suportahan ang relaxed nga postura. Ang mga linya giinspirar sa Maserati Type 61 Birdcage sa tuig 1959.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Puthaw

Cosmic Sofa usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Puthaw, usa ka dungganon nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa maayong mga disenyo nga nakatagbo sa propesyonal ug industriyal nga mga gikinahanglan nga gipaabot gikan sa maayo ang pagkadisenyo nga mga paglalang. Ang mga mananaog sa Puthaw nagpakita og dakong kahanas, taas nga espesyalisasyon, eksperto nga pagsabot, ug mamugnaon nga abilidad sa ilang mga tiglalang. Gilauman nga ang Cosmic Sofa mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga paglalang nga praktikal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Puthaw naghiusa sa labing maayong mga praktis sa industriya ug adunay hanas nga teknikal nga mga kinaiya nga nalambigit sa kahibalo ug talento. Cosmic Sofa gitahod tungod sa pagkamaabtik niini ug gidisenyo aron maghatag og mga pagpaayo sa kalidad sa kinabuhi nga makatabang sa paghimo sa kalibutan nga mas maayong dapit.

Behind the Design

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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

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