Nimbus Lub Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab, Rooj Tiag Taw by Simone Villéla

Nimbus Lub Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab, Rooj Tiag Taw by Simone Villéla is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

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Nimbus Lub Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab, Rooj Tiag Taw

by Simone Villéla

Client: Simone Villéla Atelier

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Nimbus Lub Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab, Rooj Tiag Taw

Nimbus yog ib txheej rooj zaum muaj caj npab thiab rooj tiag taw uas tsim rau hauv tsev nyob. Qhov kev tsim no tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm txoj kev sib ntawm huab, muab cov khoom mos uas npua ntaub los sib xyaw nrog tus qauv ntoo uas tsim tau meej. Cov caj npab thiab lub hauv paus yog ua los ntawm ntoo jacaranda tawv, uas raug txua nrog kev sib txuas ntoo zoo kom ruaj khov ntev. Cov npuag foam ua txheej txheej uas tuab heev thiab cov hlua sib rub elastic pab kom zaum tau yooj yim rau lub cev. Lub rooj tiag taw siv tau ntau yam thiab siv tau ua ib qho chaw tiag taw, ib lub rooj zaum ntxiv, los sis ib lub rooj me rau ntawm ib sab thaum muab lub hau ntoo uas rho tau tawm los npog. Txheej rooj no coj cov ntsiab lus tsim ua tes los rau hauv kev tsim khoom lag luam uas nthuav dav tau.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Nimbus Lub Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab, Rooj Tiag Taw yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Nimbus Lub Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab, Rooj Tiag Taw xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Nimbus Lub Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab, Rooj Tiag Taw yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Nimbus is a contemporary seating system inspired by the gentle lightness of clouds. Designed for modern living, it combines sculptural presence with ergonomic comfort and multifunctionality. The transformable ottoman serves both as a footrest and as a side table, offering adaptability and practicality. Nimbus balances emotional design with everyday use, creating a warm, iconic solution for contemporary interiors.
Dimensions & Packaging: Nimbus is a contemporary armchair and ottoman system designed for residential interiors. Armchair dimensions: 760 mm height × 745 mm width × 765 mm depth, with a seat height of 455 mm. The round ottoman measures 370 mm height × 540 mm width × 540 mm depth. The rectangular ottoman version measures 485 mm height × 430 mm width × 615 mm depth. Materials include solid wood structure, upholstered foam seating, and an optional wooden tabletop surface. The ottoman is multifunctional, serving as footrest or compact support table.
Tags: Armchair design, Multifunctional ottoman, Contemporary furniture, Ergonomic seating, Sculptural form, Brazilian design, Wood craftsmanship, Soft upholstery, Modular comfort, Living room furniture
Production Technology: The Nimbus Armchair and Ottoman combine solid jacaranda wood craftsmanship with advanced upholstery techniques. Carefully shaped joinery ensures durability and visual lightness. High-density foam and elastic webbing provide ergonomic comfort, while all elements are designed for efficient manufacturing without losing refined artisanal detailing.
Design Challenge: The main challenge in developing Nimbus was achieving structural durability while preserving its soft, cloud-inspired volume. Research focused on ergonomic proportions, material resistance and foam performance under prolonged use. A layered seat system combining elastic webbing and differentiated foams was tested to balance weight support and comfort. The final structure ensures stability, longevity and visual lightness without compromising tactile softness.
Research: Nimbus was developed through research on emotional design, ergonomic seating, and multifunctional furniture for compact living. The process included sketch exploration, proportion studies, and material testing with wood and upholstery to achieve softness and structural clarity. User comfort, visual lightness, and adaptability were key outcomes, resulting in a refined seating system for contemporary interiors.
Inspiration: Nimbus was inspired by the idea of visual lightness translated into structural solidity. The design contrasts soft, enveloping volumes with a precise wooden base, creating balance between comfort and architectural clarity. It explores the dialogue between handcrafted expression and industrial feasibility, bringing artisanal warmth into scalable contemporary production.
Project Duration: The Nimbus Armchair and Ottoman were designed and developed between 2025 and 2026 in Vila Velha/ES, Brazil, at Simone Villéla Atelier. The collection was later executed in Bento Goncalves/ RS, Brazil in partnership with Voltoni, combining authorial design research with industrial craftsmanship. The project reflects a contemporary approach to comfort, sculptural form, and production-ready furniture for modern interiors.
Operation Flow: Nimbus is designed to create an intuitive comfort experience. The armchair provides a supportive, enveloping seat for relaxation, while the ottoman enhances interaction by adapting to different needs. It can be used as a footrest, an extra seat, or paired with a removable wooden top to become a compact side table. This flexibility allows Nimbus to support everyday living in a warm and effortless way.
Image Credits: Image Credits: Studio Moresco, Still Photography, Nimbus Armchair and Ottoman Set, 2026.
Graphic Design Credits: Ezequiele Panizzi, Graphic Art and Layout, 2025.
Video Credits: Simone Villéla Atelier, Direction and Editing, 2026.