Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Competition Category.

IarannÀirneis· 2016

Cosmic Sofa

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Sofa

Is sofa é Cosmic atá deartha do limistéir bhealaí. Tairgtear an sofa i dtrí mhéid, ó shuíochán grá (loveseat) atá 1950 mm ar leithead go dtí leagan ceithre shuíochán atá 2980 mm ar leithead, agus iad go léir 1040 mm ar doimhneacht agus 820 mm ar airde. Tá an struchtúr tógtha go hiomlán as adhmad crann poibleog soladach agus curtha le chéile le hailt maide dhaingnithe, agus tá gearradh uillinne casta ag gach cuid. Comhcheanglaíonn an clúdach cúisín cúr bog agus daingean ard-dlúis le haghaidh compord agus marthanachta. Tá an suíochán, na lámha agus an droim claonta chun tacú le poist scíthe. Ba iad línte an chairr Maserati Type 61 Birdcage ó 1959 a spreag dearadh na línte.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Cosmic Sofa air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Cosmic Sofa na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Cosmic Sofa airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The presence of this piece dominates any room due to its shape and size, at the same time it is immensely comfortable and ergonomic. It mixes modern style with retro 60’s figures, creating a balance that allows this piece to be futuristic and luxury.
Dimensions & Packaging: Cuadruple Size: 2980 mm W x 1040mm D x 820mm H
Triple Size: 2450 mm W x 1040 mm D x 820mm H
Loveseat: 1950 mm W x 1040 mm D x 820 mm H
Tags: Sofa, cosmic, futuristic, luxury, seat, furniture, design, modern style
Production Technology: Built entirely in solid poplar wood and assembled with doweled butt joints. All parts have complex angle cuts because there is no single piece of full square cut on the entire structure. It has a building system that with adequate equipment becomes easy to mass-produce, providing excellent resistance. The cushioning system is a combination of soft and firm high density foam, providing a pleasant feeling and good durability.
Design Challenge: The design of the structure was the major challenge in this project since all the pieces are made with different angle, but are all fit together perfectly. This design and prototyping took several weeks to complete.
Research: Several years of studies about human behavior, posture and visual sensations led to the creation of these whimsical, organic and futuristic forms. Several prototypes were necessary to combine structural strength with the best possible use of the wood, and to make the piece lighter and more efficient in the use of materials and construction system.
Inspiration: The sophisticated lines were inspired on the Maserati Type 61 Birdcage from 1959. The soft lines and dynamic curves intend to communicate the sheer daring and idealistic modernism of the 60's.
Project Duration: The project took 12 weeks in its development, from the first sketch to the final prototype. Developed at our furniture research and prototypes facilities Mérida, Yucatán, México.
Operation Flow: For a relaxed position to read, talk or relax, it has tilt at the seat, elbows and back. The softness of the fabric selected along with a mix of densities and softness of foam provides both strength and comfort seating.
Team Members: Gerardo Ríos
Image Credits: Ricardo López