Lagoon Concept Lub Rooj Kas Fes by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

Lagoon Concept Lub Rooj Kas Fes by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

ToojRooj Tog· 2026

Lagoon Concept Lub Rooj Kas Fes

by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

Client: Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Lagoon Concept Lub Rooj Kas Fes

Lagoon Concept yog ib lub rooj kas fes uas tau kev tshoov siab los ntawm daim av toj roob hauv pes ntawm Lub Pas Dej Guatape nyob rau tebchaws Colombia. Lub hauv paus ua los ntawm ntoo tawv muaj cov duab ua tej txheej sib tshooj tsis sib luag uas ua rau xav txog thaj av ib puag ncig. Ib daim iav nkhaus nyob rau saum lub hauv paus, tsim los kom nco txog kev txav ntawm dej. Cov qhov qhib hauv daim iav cia ib feem ntawm cov ntoo sawv tawm los, zoo li tej hau roob. Tus duab no tau tsim los ntawm kev tshawb fawb pom kev, kev kos duab thiab kev ua qauv peb-sab. Lagoon Concept hloov ib thaj av toj roob hauv pes hauv cheeb tsam ua ib daim npoo uas siv tau.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Lagoon Concept Lub Rooj Kas Fes yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Lagoon Concept Lub Rooj Kas Fes xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Lagoon Concept Lub Rooj Kas Fes ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This coffee table is unique because it transforms the geography of Guatape lake into a sculptural form, merging cultural inspiration with functional design. Its solid wood base rising through a wave shaped glass top symbolizes the meeting of land and water. The piece stands out for its storytelling, the contrast of natural and transparent materials, and the combination of digital precision with handcrafted detail.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1229 cm x Depth 899 mm x Height 355 mm
Tags: Guatape, Colombian design, conceptual furniture, coffee table design, organic shapes, sculptural furniture, solid wood, glass top table, nature inspired design, contemporary furniture
Production Technology: This conceptual design was developed through digital sketching and 3D modeling techniques, using CAD software to shape an asymmetrical solid wood base that evokes the organic geography of the Guatape region. The tabletop is envisioned in thermoformed glass with soft, wave-like curves to represent water movement. Openings in the glass allow the wood structure to emerge through, mimicking mountain peaks. The design combines expressive form making with material contrast and precision detailing.
Design Challenge: The main creative challenge was translating the complex geography of Guatape Lake into a balanced, functional form without losing its emotional and cultural essence. Achieving harmony between organic shapes and structural stability proved difficult. Limited technical references and material behavior for conceptual elements like sculpted glass required extensive experimentation and adaptation within digital modeling constraints.
Research: This project followed a self initiated design research process aimed at transforming regional identity into functional form. The objective was to capture the essence of Guatape Lake through material and shape exploration. Using visual research, sketches, and 3D modeling tools, the study focused on user perception and emotional response. Insights revealed that nature driven narratives enhance user connection and design value in both cultural and commercial contexts.
Inspiration: The inspiration for this design stems from the striking geography of Guatape lake in Colombia. It is intricate shoreline and vivid natural patterns guided the creation of a sculptural coffee table that reflects the harmony between land and water. Motivated by a desire to honor my roots, I conducted visual and topographic research to abstract the lake organic forms into a functional, artistic piece.
Project Duration: The project initially began in February 2023 in New York but was temporarily set aside due to uncertainties in its direction. Development resumed with renewed clarity and purpose in July 2025, also in New York, where the conceptual design is currently being refined.
Operation Flow: The coffee table is designed to invite visual and tactile interaction. Its sculptural wooden base flows naturally beneath a smooth glass top, where gentle curves and openings reveal layers beneath inviting the user to explore its form from different angles. The raised wooden elements create a dynamic presence, sparking curiosity and emotional connection while maintaining full functionality as a central, usable surface.
Team Members: Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
Image Credits: Eduardo Acero Rodriguez