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Cosmic Fauteuil de salon by Gerardo Ríos

Cosmic Fauteuil 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

Cosmic Fauteuil 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 Cosmic Fauteuil de salon

Cosmic est un fauteuil de salon conçu pour les pièces à vivre. Les lignes anguleuses de Cosmic évoquent les fusées futuristes des années 1960 et les ailerons arrière des automobiles de 1959, alliés à l'allure noble des sièges de l'époque victorienne. La structure ne comporte aucun angle droit. Un coussin multicouche doté d'un soutien électrique s'adapte aux différentes morphologies. La base est réalisée en hêtre allemand et assemblée avec un cadre en peuplier massif et des renforts angulaires en aluminium. Le garnissage est réalisé à la main. Cosmic mesure 700 mm de largeur, 820 mm de profondeur et 760 mm de hauteur.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Fer

Cosmic Fauteuil 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. Cosmic Fauteuil 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. Cosmic Fauteuil 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
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

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