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Madison Banquette de salon by Gerardo Ríos

Madison Banquette de salon by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award de Fer in Design de Mobilier Competition Category.


FerMobilier· 2016

Madison Banquette de salon

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award de Fer Winner in Mobilier Category

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The Design

About Madison Banquette de salon

Madison est une banquette de salon conçue pour accueillir jusqu'à trois adultes. La structure est en hêtre massif allemand avec des supports cylindriques en acier inoxydable, et l'assise est garnie d'une mousse haute densité. Les assemblages à tenon et mortaise assurent la solidité, tandis que les pieds inclinés et l'assise fine confèrent une apparence légère. Les tests ont confirmé que la banquette supporte jusqu'à 300 kilogrammes en usage quotidien. Elle mesure 1300 mm de largeur, 450 mm de profondeur et 370 mm de hauteur. Sa forme évoque le design automobile de la fin des années 1950 et s'accorde aux intérieurs contemporains.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fer

Madison Banquette de salon est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer, une reconnaissance prestigieuse décernée à de bons designs qui répondent aux exigences professionnelles et industrielles attendues de créations bien conçues. Les lauréats Fer démontrent la grande compétence, la haute spécialisation, la compréhension experte et la capacité créative de leurs créateurs. Madison Banquette de salon est censé être une création très estimée, admirée et chérie, pratique et innovante. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Fer intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'industrie et présente des caractéristiques techniques compétentes associées à un savoir-faire et à du talent. Madison Banquette de salon est respecté pour sa rigueur et est conçu pour apporter des améliorations de la qualité de vie qui contribuent à faire du monde un monde meilleur.

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

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