Cosmic Loungestoel by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award yn Izer in Meubelûntwerp Competition Category.
IzerMeubels· 2016
Cosmic Loungestoel
by Gerardo Ríos
Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design
A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Meubels Category
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About Cosmic Loungestoel
Kosmyske Text: Cosmic is in loungestoel ûntworpen foar sitkeamers. De hoekige linen fan Cosmic roppe de futuristyske raketten fan de jierren '60 en de efterspatbuorden fan auto's út 1959 yn 't sin op, kombinearre mei de foarname útstrieling fan stuollen út it Victoriaanske tiidrek. De struktuer hat gjin rjochte hoeken. In meardûbelde kessen mei elektryske stipe past him oan ferskillende lichemsfoarmen oan. De basis is makke fan Dútsk beukehout en is monteare mei in ramt fan massyf popolierhout en hoekige aluminium fersterkingen. De bekleding is met de hân ôfwurke. Cosmic mjit 700 mm breed, 820 mm djip en 760 mm heech.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award yn Izer
Cosmic Loungestoel is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Cosmic Loungestoel wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Cosmic Loungestoel wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.
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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