Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award Besi in Desain Furnitur Competition Category.
BesiFurnitur· 2016
Cosmic Sofa
by Gerardo Ríos
Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design
A' Design Award Besi Winner in Furnitur Category
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About Cosmic Sofa
Cosmic adalah sofa yang dirancang untuk ruang keluarga. Sofa ini tersedia dalam tiga ukuran, mulai dari loveseat dengan lebar 1950 mm hingga versi empat dudukan dengan lebar 2980 mm, semuanya berkedalaman 1040 mm dan setinggi 820 mm. Strukturnya dibuat sepenuhnya dari kayu poplar solid dan dirakit dengan sambungan tumpul berpasak, dan setiap bagiannya memiliki potongan sudut yang kompleks. Bantalannya memadukan busa lembut dan busa padat berdensitas tinggi demi kenyamanan serta daya tahan. Bagian dudukan, sandaran tangan, dan sandaran punggung dimiringkan untuk menopang postur tubuh yang rileks. Garis-garis desainnya terinspirasi oleh Maserati Type 61 Birdcage dari tahun 1959.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Besi
Cosmic Sofa adalah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengakuan yang bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain yang baik yang memenuhi persyaratan profesional dan industri yang diharapkan dari kreasi yang dirancang dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan keterampilan yang besar, spesialisasi yang tinggi, pemahaman ahli, dan kapasitas kreatif para penciptanya. Cosmic Sofa diharapkan menjadi kreasi yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai yang praktis dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini mengintegrasikan praktik terbaik industri dan memiliki karakteristik teknis yang kompeten yang terkait dengan pengetahuan teknis dan bakat. Cosmic Sofa dihormati karena ketelitiannya dan dirancang untuk memberikan peningkatan kualitas hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.
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
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