Atlantic 003 Primary Function: Rooj Zaum So by Fabrizio Constanza

Atlantic 003 Primary Function: Rooj Zaum So by Fabrizio Constanza is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

HlauRooj Tog· 2025

Atlantic 003 Primary Function: Rooj Zaum So

by Fabrizio Constanza

Client: Fabrizio Constanza design

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Atlantic 003 Primary Function: Rooj Zaum So

Book Text: Lub rooj zaum so no tsim dua tshiab txoj kev siv cov khoom los ntawm kev ntxiv cov iav khov (armored glass), ib yam khoom uas ib txwm siv rau hauv kev ruaj ntseg, mus rau hauv kev tsim rooj tog. Lub rooj muaj ib qho chaw zaum loj, muaj daim ntaub tuab uas sib txawv ntawm cov chaw tso npab pob tshab uas ua rau nws saib nyias thiab zoo nkauj. Kev tshawb fawb ntau txog kev muab iav txhaws (glass lamination) tso cai rau kev sib txuas ntaub rau hauv cov txheej iav, ua rau muaj zog nrog kev pom zoo nkauj. Qhov tshwm sim yog ib daim khoom uas tsis txawj laus, muaj kev tsim tshiab uas nug txog cov ntaub npog rooj ib txwm siv thiab rov xav txog lub luag hauj lwm ntawm iav hauv cov rooj tog hauv tsev.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

Atlantic 003 Primary Function: Rooj Zaum So yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. Atlantic 003 Primary Function: Rooj Zaum So xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. Atlantic 003 Primary Function: Rooj Zaum So tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This lounge chair redefines material applications by integrating armored glass—a material traditionally used in security industries—into furniture design. Featuring a comfortable seat with back support, it is framed by two transparent armored glass sides that serve as armrests, providing both strength and elegance. Mounted on a rotating base, the chair merges durability with fluid motion. This innovative use of industrial-grade glass in domestic furniture creates a striking and timeless design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: width 900mm x depth 1000mm x height 950mm
Production Technology: The chair is crafted using a combination of advanced glass lamination techniques and traditional upholstery. The armrests are made of armored glass, produced by bonding multiple layers for strength and durability. The seat structure is built with high-quality materials for comfort and longevity. Precision engineering ensures seamless integration of glass and fabric, resulting in a refined, durable, and visually striking piece of furniture.

The chair is crafted using a combination of advanced glass lamination techniques and traditional upholstery. The armrests are made of armored glass, produced by bonding multiple layers for strength and durability, allowing the insertion of textile between them. The seat structure is built with high-quality materials for comfort and longevity. Precision engineering ensures seamless integration of glass and fabric, resulting in a refined, durable, and visually striking piece of furniture.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was adapting armored glass—traditionally used in security applications—into a functional and comfortable furniture piece. Structurally, balancing strength with ergonomic needs required extensive testing. Sourcing high-quality laminated glass and integrating fabric without compromising durability was another hurdle. Socially, the design reinterprets materials beyond their conventional roles, while production demanded precise craftsmanship and specialized bonding techniques to ensure safety and longevity.
Research: The research focused on material innovation and ergonomics in furniture design. The objective was to explore the structural potential of armored glass in seating while ensuring comfort and durability. A combination of material testing, prototyping, and user feedback was used. Strength and flexibility tests were conducted on laminated glass, and ergonomic studies involved trial seating experiences. The findings demonstrated that armored glass could provide both support and aesthetic lightness. This research challenges industry norms, inspiring new applications of glass in furniture and influencing sustainable, long-lasting design solutions.
Inspiration: This chair is inspired by a bold exploration of materials and forms, challenging conventional upholstery in home furniture. Drawing from the futuristic and avant-garde aesthetics seen in A Clockwork Orange and 2001: A Space Odyssey, the design embraces clean lines, transparency, and an almost cinematic presence. Extensive research focused on the structural potential of armored glass, leading to its innovative application in a lounge chair. The result is a timeless piece, detached from fleeting trends.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2024 in Guatemala city and finished in April 2024