Cosmic Sillón de descanso by Gerardo Ríos

Cosmic Sillón 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

Cosmic Sillón 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 Cosmic Sillón de descanso

Cosmic es un sillón de descanso diseñado para salas de estar. Las líneas angulosas de Cosmic evocan los cohetes futuristas de los años sesenta y los guardabarros traseros de los automóviles de 1959, combinados con el aspecto noble de las sillas de la época victoriana. La estructura no tiene ángulos rectos. Un cojín multicapa con soporte eléctrico se adapta a diferentes tipos de cuerpo. La base está fabricada en madera de haya alemana y se ensambla con un bastidor de madera maciza de álamo y refuerzos angulares de aluminio. La tapicería se remata a mano. Cosmic mide 700 mm de ancho, 820 mm de profundidad y 760 mm de altura.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Cosmic Sillón 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 Cosmic Sillón 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. Cosmic Sillón 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: 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