Cosmic Lænestol by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award i Jern in Møbeldesign Competition Category.

JernMøbler· 2016

Cosmic Lænestol

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Møbler Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Lænestol

Cosmic er en lænestol designet til stuer. Cosmics kantede linjer minder om de futuristiske raketter fra 1960'erne og baghjørnerne på biler fra 1959, kombineret med det fornemme udseende fra stole fra den victorianske æra. Strukturen har ingen rette vinkler. En flerlags hynde med elektrisk støtte tilpasser sig forskellige kropstyper. Basen er fremstillet af tysk bøgetræ og samlet med en ramme af massivt poppeltræ og kantede forstærkninger i aluminium. Betrækket er håndfærdiggjort. Cosmic måler 700 mm i bredden, 820 mm i dybden og 760 mm i højden.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Cosmic Lænestol er vinder af A' Design Award i Jern, en prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles gode designs, som opfylder de professionelle og industrielle krav, man forventer af veldesignede skabelser. Jernvinderne viser stor dygtighed, høj specialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapacitet hos deres skabere. Cosmic Lænestol forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær skabelse, der er praktisk og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer branchens bedste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaber knyttet til knowhow og talent. Cosmic Lænestol respekteres for sin grundighed og er designet til at levere forbedringer af livskvaliteten, der er med til at gøre verden til et bedre sted.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: In addition to the dynamic and sumptuous beauty of this chair, it is amazingly comfortable to sit in a relaxed position, which makes it ideal for a living room. It´s multilayer cushion with electric support allows a perfect fit to anyone.
Dimensions & Packaging: 700 mm W x 820 mm D x 760 mm H
Tags: Living room, comfortable, lounge chair, cosmic, relaxed position, ergonomic
Production Technology: The built in base is made with German beech wood, and is assembled with a structure of solid poplar wood using aluminum angular reinforcements. All fit together to allow for maximum strength and timely follow-up to the intended design.
Design Challenge: The design of the manufacturing process, with high-tech machinery took a series of prototypes for maximum performance of the materials and the optimization of process automation. The piece was completely finished by hand in the upholstery, providing a particular character.
Research: Laboratory tests and vector engineering studies were necessary to achieve that the angular lines connect in a reliable and durable way. The cushion system took a special study to allow perfect ergonomics.
Inspiration: Inspired by the fashion current “atom punk”, this piece has the noble visage of the Victorian era chairs, while showing the angular and dynamic lines of the 60’s futuristic rockets.

The vertices emulate the rear fenders of the 1959 cars, and its structure has no square angles, which gives it a very impressive dynamism that requires being the center of attention in any room.
Project Duration: This project took 16 weeks from the first sketches to the final prototype for mass production, made in the laboratory and prototype design in Mérida, Yucatán, México.
Operation Flow: The amplitude and ergonomics of the chair allows various types of accommodation for an average person. It can be used as a rest or reading chair. The design provides a very modern architectural style for retro modern spaces.
Team Members: Gerardo Ríos
Image Credits: Ricardo López