Cosmic Sófi by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award í járni in Húsgagnahönnun Competition Category.

JárnHúsgögn· 2016

Cosmic Sófi

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award í járni Winner in Húsgögn Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Sófi

Cosmic er sófi hannaður fyrir stofurými. Sófinn er í boði í þremur stærðum, frá tveggja sæta útgáfu með 1950 mm breidd upp í fjögurra sæta útgáfu með 2980 mm breidd, allar 1040 mm djúpar og 820 mm háar. Grindin er alfarið smíðuð úr massífum ösp og samsett með stokkuðum samskeytum með trénöglum, og hver hluti er sagaður með flóknu horni. Púðarnir sameina mjúkt og stíft hágæða frauð fyrir þægindi og endingu. Sætið, armarnir og bakið halla til að styðja við afslappaða líkamsstöðu. Línurnar sóttu innblástur í Maserati Type 61 Birdcage frá 1959.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award í járni

Cosmic Sófi vann A' Design Award í járni, virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er góðum hönnunarverkum sem uppfylla þær faglegu og iðnaðarlegu kröfur sem gerðar eru til vel hannaðra sköpunarverka. Sigurvegarar í járni sýna mikla færni, mikla sérhæfingu, sérfræðiskilning og skapandi getu höfunda sinna. Þess er vænst að Cosmic Sófi sé mjög metið, dáð og elskað sköpunarverk sem er hagnýtt og nýstárlegt. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í járni sameinar bestu starfsvenjur greinarinnar og hefur hæfa tæknilega eiginleika tengda þekkingu og hæfileikum. Cosmic Sófi er virt fyrir nákvæmni sína og er hannað til að veita lífsgæðabætur sem hjálpa til við að gera heiminn að betri stað.

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