Guama Atsedenerako besaulkia by Rafael Oliva

Guama Atsedenerako besaulkia by Rafael Oliva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Altzari Diseinua Competition Category.

BurdinaAltzariak· 2026

Guama Atsedenerako besaulkia

by Rafael Oliva

Client: Labmobili

Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Altzariak Category

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The Design

About Guama Atsedenerako besaulkia

Bildumak tronu moderno bat dakar gogora bere diseinu minimal, garaikide, unibertsal eta zalantzarik gabe brasildarraren bidez. Bere geometria lasaiak forma funtsera destilatzen du, egur trinkoaren epeltasuna eta presentzia nagusi izaten utziz. Modu arduratsuan eskuratutako zurez landua, doitasun industriala eta eskulan delikatua orekatzen ditu, non ondarea eta materiala bat egiten diren. Marra eta testura bakoitzak materiala ohoratzen du, arbasoen arima minimalismo modernoarekin lotzen duen esperientzia ukimenezkoa eskainiz. Bilduma honek naturaren indar gordina eta giza sormenaren ukitua ospatzen ditu.

The Recognition

About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award

Guama Atsedenerako besaulkia Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Guama Atsedenerako besaulkia oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Guama Atsedenerako besaulkia zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Guama Lounge Chair captures the strength and essence of wood in a minimalist, elegant, and timeless design.

Inspired by the natural wealth of Para, each piece is carved from sustainably managed solid wood by VEDAC, paying tribute to the harmonious connection between humans and the forest.

The purity of the lines and artisanal craftsmanship reveal not only the beauty of the material but also the skill of the local artisans.
Dimensions & Packaging: Hieght: 100cm
Width: 75cm
Depth: 78cm
Tags: armchair, lounge chair, brazil, pará, amazon, amazônia, sustainable wood
Production Technology: The Guama collection is produced in Para by VEDAC, using sustainably managed Amazonian wood. Combining advanced CNC technology with precise manual finishing, it demonstrates that the region unites innovation and craftsmanship. Each piece reflects technological excellence, respect for nature, and the refinement of contemporary Brazilian design.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was balancing Amazonian identity with industrial viability. We faced the challenge of translating ancestral woodworking into a scalable production logic. Overcoming logistical hurdles required innovating in joinery and modularity. Internally, we had to respect traditional aesthetics while meeting rigid durability standards. This synthesis turned regional soul into a competitive, high-quality industrial product.
Research: We conducted exploratory research to bridge Amazonian craftsmanship with industrial scale. Using ethnographic tools and interviews with local artisans, we studied traditional woodworking. Results showed a gap between raw manual skill and market durability. Insights led to a modular assembly system that preserves aesthetic soul while optimizing logistics. This impacts the industry by proving sustainable regional design can be globally competitive, boosting local economies and design ethics.
Inspiration: The Guama Lounge Chair was inspired by the Amazonian landscapes of Para, where wood embodies both strength and serenity. The project seeks to express this essence through minimalist geometry and precise craftsmanship. Developed from research into local woodworking traditions and sustainable practices, it translates nature's raw vitality into refined, timeless design.
Project Duration: I designed the collection in January 2025 in Sao Paulo at LABMOBILI and it was manufactured in Sao Miguel do Guama by VEDAC in early February 2025. It was exhibited in the Fuori Salone in Milan in April 2025.
Operation Flow: The Guama Lounge Chair was designed for intuitive interaction and visual lightness. Each piece invites touch through its softened edges and balanced proportions. The solid wood structure ensures strength and durability, while its minimalist design enhances versatility in different spaces. The precise joinery and smooth finish elevate comfort, tactility, and timeless performance.
Image Credits: Image #1: VEDAC. Image #2: VEDAC. Image #3: VEDAC. Image #4: VEDAC. Image #5: VEDAC.