Alvorada Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab by Larissa Sanches

Alvorada Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab by Larissa Sanches is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

NyiajRooj Tog· 2026

Alvorada Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab

by Larissa Sanches

Client: Larissa Sanches Design

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Alvorada Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab

Tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm kev hloov ntsiag to ntawm kev kaj ntug, lub Alvorada Armchair qhia txog lub sijhawm nres, kev ua dua tshiab thiab kev xav rau sab hauv. Nws cov plhaub ntoo laminated uas qhwv cev qhia txog cov roob deb ntawm qhov chaw kawg saum ntuj, thaum lub upholstery uas sib koom ua ke thiab lub ottoman uas sib xws ua rau muaj kev zaum uas txhawb nqa thiab tsom kwm uas txhawb kom so thiab kho lub siab. Los ntawm kev sib xyaw cov qauv organic nrog qhov ntsuas ergonomic, lub rooj zaum muab kev xis nyob thiab kev sib npaug, txhawb kom lub tsev ua ib qho chaw cawm siav, kev nyob thiab kev noj qab haus huv.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Alvorada Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab 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. Alvorada Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab 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. Alvorada Rooj Zaum Muaj Caj Npab 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: The Alvorada Armchair translates the sensory atmosphere of dawn into a contemplative seating experience. Its distinctive feature is the fusion of a sculptural laminated wooden shell with an integrated upholstered interior, generating a continuous transition between structure and comfort. The matching ottoman extends ergonomic support and reinforces visual lightness and tactile softness, redefining everyday seating as an experience of pause, balance and well-being.
Dimensions & Packaging: Armchair dimensions: W 840mm x D 920mm x H 900mm
Ottoman dimensions: W 600mm x D 520mm x H 410mm
Tags: Alvorada Armchair, armchair with ottoman, lounge chair, furniture design, product design, ergonomic seating, contemporary furniture, Brazilian Design, Larissa Sanches
Production Technology: The structure is composed of a laminated wood shell, CNC cut and produced through mold pressing, responsible for the main structural performance and visual identity of the product. Solid wood legs are integrated into the shell. The inner surfaces are upholstered in boucle fabric. The laminated construction enables the double-curved geometry while maintaining structural continuity and controlled thickness.
Design Challenge: The first challenge of the project during the concept phase is translating the subtle symbolism of dawn into an armchair that balances comfort, expression and production feasibility. The second major challenge lies in the fabrication of the laminated wood structure, which requires precise control of double-curved geometry through CNC-cut veneers and mold pressing to ensure structural and visual continuity, as well as to properly accommodate the integrated internal upholstery.
Research: This project arose from the premise of how biophilia can translate the sensations of calm and renewal found in nature into furniture. Natural references such as horizons, sunrise light, soft landscapes and organic contours guided the study alongside ergonomic analysis of relaxed seating. The research led to a seating piece conceived as a moment of pause within daily life, where form, comfort and atmosphere encourage mental restoration and a renewed sense of balance.
Inspiration: The Alvorada Armchair was inspired by the calm freshness of dawn, a moment of softness, renewal and quiet introspection. Its enveloping forms invite pause and reconnection, echoing rituals of self-care in contemporary domestic life. The rounded and overlapping laminated wooden shells recall distant mountains on the horizon and embrace a light and generous upholstery that enhances tactile comfort and ergonomic support, creating a quiet refuge for the body and a restorative pause for the mind.
Project Duration: The armchair was developed between December 2025 and January 2026 in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Operation Flow: The Alvorada Armchair is designed to provide relaxed, ergonomically balanced seating, suitable for prolonged use in living and reading areas. Seat proportions, backrest inclination and upholstery thickness ensure continuous lumbar and upper back support. The seating accommodates a range of postures, from attentive sitting to reclined positions, while the ottoman enables full leg extension. Within the living space, it assumes an iconic role as a singular element that integrates use and presence.
Image Credits: Images: Larissa Sanches Design