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Atlantic 003 Lounge Chair by Fabrizio Constanza Receives the A' Design Award in Furniture Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Fabrizio Constanza for furniture design
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Atlantic 003 Lounge Chair by Fabrizio Constanza, designed for Fabrizio Constanza design, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Atlantic 003 Lounge Chair
This lounge chair redefines material application by incorporating armored glass, a material traditionally used in security industries, into furniture design. The chair features a voluminous, upholstered seat contrasted by transparent glass armrests that enhance lightness and elegance. Extensive research on glass lamination allowed for the integration of textile within the glass layers, merging strength with visual delicacy. The result is a timeless, innovative piece that challenges conventional upholstery and reimagines the role of glass in domestic furniture.
About Fabrizio Constanza
Fabrizio Constanza is a Guatemalan artist and designer whose work bridges functional design, sculpture, and cultural narrative. Through furniture and functional art, he transforms everyday objects into expressive, meaningful forms that reflect memory, identity, and emotional depth. Recognized as a central figure in contemporary Guatemalan design, Constanza has exhibited internationally in New York, Paris, Miami, Madrid, Florence, and other major design events, and has received the London Design Award, SIT Furniture Design Awards, ADEX Awards, and 24 A’ Design Awards.
Award Record
With this recognition, Fabrizio Constanza is a winner of 14 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2012 - 2013 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Typical entries include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. The awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/169245
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169245
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169245
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/121623
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Atlantic 003 Lounge Chair
- Function
- Lounge Chair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Chocolate, Peru, Gainsboro, Sienna and Dark Salmon
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Fabrizio Constanza design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Fabrizio Constanza
- Country
- Guatemala
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169245
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This lounge chair redefines material applications by integrating armored glass—a material traditionally used in security industries—into furniture design. Featuring a comfortable seat with back support, it is framed by two transparent armored glass sides that serve as armrests, providing both strength and elegance. Mounted on a rotating base, the chair merges durability with fluid motion. This innovative use of industrial-grade glass in domestic furniture creates a striking and timeless design.
- Inspiration
- This chair is inspired by a bold exploration of materials and forms, challenging conventional upholstery in home furniture. Drawing from the futuristic and avant-garde aesthetics seen in A Clockwork Orange and 2001: A Space Odyssey, the design embraces clean lines, transparency, and an almost cinematic presence. Extensive research focused on the structural potential of armored glass, leading to its innovative application in a lounge chair. The result is a timeless piece, detached from fleeting trends.
- Research
- The research focused on material innovation and ergonomics in furniture design. The objective was to explore the structural potential of armored glass in seating while ensuring comfort and durability. A combination of material testing, prototyping, and user feedback was used. Strength and flexibility tests were conducted on laminated glass, and ergonomic studies involved trial seating experiences. The findings demonstrated that armored glass could provide both support and aesthetic lightness. This research challenges industry norms, inspiring new applications of glass in furniture and influencing sustainable, long-lasting design solutions.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was adapting armored glass—traditionally used in security applications—into a functional and comfortable furniture piece. Structurally, balancing strength with ergonomic needs required extensive testing. Sourcing high-quality laminated glass and integrating fabric without compromising durability was another hurdle. Socially, the design reinterprets materials beyond their conventional roles, while production demanded precise craftsmanship and specialized bonding techniques to ensure safety and longevity.
- Realization and Technology
- The chair is crafted using a combination of advanced glass lamination techniques and traditional upholstery. The armrests are made of armored glass, produced by bonding multiple layers for strength and durability. The seat structure is built with high-quality materials for comfort and longevity. Precision engineering ensures seamless integration of glass and fabric, resulting in a refined, durable, and visually striking piece of furniture. The chair is crafted using a combination of advanced glass lamination techniques and traditional upholstery.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in January 2024 in Guatemala city and finished in April 2024
- Specifications
- Dimensions: width 900mm x depth 1000mm x height 950mm
