Cosmic Rooj Zaum by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

HlauRooj Tog· 2016

Cosmic Rooj Zaum

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Rooj Zaum

Cosmic yog ib lub rooj zaum uas tsim los rau hauv chav nyob. Lub rooj zaum muaj peb qhov loj me, txij li lub loveseat dav 1950 mm mus rau lub plaub tug zaum dav 2980 mm, tag nrho tob 1040 mm thiab siab 820 mm. Lub qauv tsim tag nrho los ntawm ntoo poplar khov thiab sib txuas nrog cov ntsis ntoo doweled butt joints, thiab txhua tsab muaj kev txiav unkhib zoo nkauj. Cov ntaub qhwv sib txuas ntawm cov mos thiab nyaum foam siab qhov ntim los muab kev nyob tso siab thiab kev nyob ntev. Lub rooj zaum, cov ceg tes thiab qab nrog tsis ncaj los pab kev nyob so. Cov kab tau txais kev tshoov siab los ntawm Maserati Type 61 Birdcage xyoo 1959.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

Cosmic Rooj Zaum 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. Cosmic Rooj Zaum 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. Cosmic Rooj Zaum 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: 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