Press Release
Gerardo Ríos Is Honored with the A' Design Award for Geometric Lounge Chair/Dining Chair in Furniture Design
Gerardo Ríos acknowledged for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2015 - 2016 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2016 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category for Geometric Lounge Chair/Dining Chair by Gerardo Ríos, designed for G. Rios Furniture & Design. The recognition forms part of the 2015 - 2016 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Geometric Lounge Chair/Dining Chair
Geometric is a chair designed for lounge and dining use. The frame is made entirely of solid red oak, joined with mortise and tenon connections cut at complex angles. The structure relies on three axes, which gives the chair a light and dynamic appearance while keeping it strong. The seat and the backrest are inclined for comfortable support. The padding combines four layers of foam of different densities with an elastic webbing system, so the cushioning reacts progressively to body weight. The upholstery is made by hand.
About Gerardo Ríos
Gerardo Ríos's artistry and craftsmanship is a symbiotic reflection of what he believes in and often finds inspiration on “the daring romance and adventures that we find in people, history and our natural environment”. Ríos’ artistic spirit is inherited from a lineage of artists dating back to his great-great grandfather, the world-renowned painter José MarÍa Velasco. Each piece of furniture, whether it is a chair, a divan, or a chaise lounge, should create a sense of harmony and provoke a sensual response with the person who experiences it. For Gerardo Ríos, It is the need to communicate and the possibility of astonishment that defines the word “Design”.
Award Record
Gerardo Ríos is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2014 - 2015 to 2015 - 2016 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Entries typically include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. Awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/41933
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/41933
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!41933
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/140486
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Geometric Lounge Chair/Dining Chair
- Function
- Lounge Chair/Dining Chair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Dim Gray, Rosy Brown and Saddle Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- G. Rios Furniture & Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Gerardo Ríos
- Country
- Mexico
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2015 - 2016
- Design ID
- #41933
Credits
- Image Credits
- Ricardo López
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The structure of the chair is both simple and edgy, relying solely on three axes, giving it a visual lightness. The tilting on the pieces provide an air of modernity and dynamism unique to this collection. The ergonomics of this armchair is perfect, it has the correct inclination of the seat and back, so you can relax and enjoy.
- Inspiration
- This collection is inspired by the geometric structures of the industrial era (late nineteenth century), and is mixed with the silhouettes and the spirit of the 60's. It has a modernist zeal and a retro timeless touch, ideal for modern interior environments.
- Research
- An extensive vector study of engineering was necessary to obtain the assemble system of the pieces without affecting the resistance. This resulted in a light and dynamic look that is seen in this piece, remaining robust and resistant.
- Challenge
- The retro was to develop a processing system and assembly based on the mortise and tenon joinery, that despite the sharp angles had a structure feasible to replicate in mass production with a good fit of vertices and unions.
- Realization and Technology
- Built entirely of solid red oak wood oak. The joinery is made with mortise and tenon, using complex angles. This piece was designed to achieve the perfect fit and durability for everyday use, it was necessary to use high-tech machinery to produce this piece successfully. The engineering of the seat and backrest allows a progressive cushioning thanks to the multiple layers of different densities of foam and elastic supports, delivering a smooth and enjoyable feeling. The upholstery was completely handmade, to offer more character and personality.
- Operation and Interaction
- The padding of the seat, despite being slender, has a progressive reaction so that it adapts to the weight and body shape of the person using it; it has four layers of foam of different densities and a flexible support webbing system to better accommodate ergonomically.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project took 12 weeks from the first sketches to the final prototype for mass production, made in the laboratory and prototype design in Mérida, Yucatán, México.
- Specifications
- 656 mm W x 766 mm D x 742 mm H
- Keywords
- Confortable seat, lounge chair, modern furniture, solid wood, 1960’s style, retro
