Lagoon Concept Tavulinu da Caffè by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

Lagoon Concept Tavulinu da Caffè by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award di Bronzu in Disignu di Mubilia Competition Category.

BronzuMubilia· 2026

Lagoon Concept Tavulinu da Caffè

by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

Client: Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

A' Design Award di Bronzu Winner in Mubilia Category

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The Design

About Lagoon Concept Tavulinu da Caffè

Lagoon Concept hè un tavulinu da caffè ispiratu da u paisaghju di u Lavu di Guatapé in Culumbia. A basa in legnu massicciu presenta forme stratificate è asimetriche chì evocanu u terrenu circundante. Un pianu di vetru incurvatu si posa sopra à a basa, mudellatu per ramintà u muvimentu di l'acqua. Sezzioni aperte in u vetru permettenu à parte di a struttura di legnu di alzassi attraversu, sumigliendu à cime di muntagna. A forma hè stata sviluppata per mezu di ricerca visuale, schizzi è mudellizazione tridimensiunale. Lagoon Concept trasforma un paisaghju regiunale in una superficia utilizabile.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award di Bronzu

Lagoon Concept Tavulinu da Caffè hè un vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award di Bronzu, una ricunniscenza assai prestigiosa attribuita à i disegni eccellenti chì si distinguenu per a creatività, l'ingegnu è l'acutezza. I vincitori di Bronzu sò artefatti largamente abili è sorprendentemente creativi chì autenticanu a vasta sperienza, l'imaginazione è l'ingegnosità di i so disegnatori. Si aspetta chì Lagoon Concept Tavulinu da Caffè sia un oggettu assai apprezzatu, ammiratu è caru, rimarchevulemente prufessiunale è innuvatore. Stu disegnu vincitore di u premiu A' Design Award di Bronzu incorpora e migliori pratiche di l'arte, di a scienza, di u disegnu è di a tecnulugia è hè eccellente per l'attinzione à i detaglii. Lagoon Concept Tavulinu da Caffè suddisfa splendidamente i bisogni, tocca i disideri, incanta i sentimenti è chjama a curiusità.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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