Madison Banco de descanso by Gerardo Ríos

Madison Banco de descanso by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Mobiliario Competition Category.

HierroMobiliario· 2016

Madison Banco de descanso

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Mobiliario Category

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The Design

About Madison Banco de descanso

Madison es un banco de descanso diseñado para acomodar hasta tres adultos. La estructura está fabricada en madera maciza de haya alemana con soportes cilíndricos de acero inoxidable, y el asiento está tapizado con espuma de alta densidad. Las uniones de caja y espiga aportan resistencia, mientras que las patas inclinadas y el asiento de perfil delgado crean una apariencia ligera. Las pruebas confirmaron que el banco soporta hasta 300 kilogramos en el uso diario. El banco mide 1300 mm de ancho, 450 mm de profundidad y 370 mm de altura. Su forma evoca el diseño automovilístico de finales de la década de 1950 y se adapta a los interiores contemporáneos.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Madison Banco de descanso ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que Madison Banco de descanso sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. Madison Banco de descanso es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This comfortable bench has a good size to sit up to 3 persons, and at the same time it has a light and beautiful design.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1300mm W x 450mm D x 370mm H
Tags: Modernism, spatial idealism, lounge bench, decorative, furniture
Production Technology: Built in solid German Beech wood, with stainless steel cylindrical supports and upholstered with high density foam. The joint system is mortise and tenon, using Italian high end machinery.
Design Challenge: To achieve a visual lightness on the structure, without losing resistance.
Research: The design of the joinery and the angles of the structure were studied and tested carefully so that this piece could withstand daily use and up to 300 kg of weight without breaking. 4 prototypes were built.
Inspiration: Part of the Cosmic collection inspired on the cars around 1959. The angle of the legs resembles a rising rocket, and the upholstered surface seems to float upon four metal cylinders that supports it, providing the illusion of an airplane wing. The collection expresses modernism and the spatial idealism present in the early 60's, with a modern and renovated twist that provides a contrast to the upholstery which makes it suitable in almost any contemporary style.
Project Duration: This project took 10 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: These lightweight forms provide sufficient strength and size to accommodate up to three adults, sitting without a problem and at the same time it is easy to carry and move.
Team Members: Gerardo Ríos
Image Credits: Ricardo López