Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award Wesi in Desain Prabot Competition Category.
WesiPrabot· 2016
Cosmic Sofa
by Gerardo Ríos
Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design
A' Design Award Wesi Winner in Prabot Category
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #41997The Design
About Cosmic Sofa
Cosmic yaiku sofa kang dirancang kanggo ruang tamu. Sofa iki ditawakake ing telung ukuran, saka loveseat kang jembare 1950 mm nganti versi papat kursi kang jembare 2980 mm, kabeh jerone 1040 mm lan dhuwure 820 mm. Struktur iki dibangun kanthi lengkap saka kayu poplar solid lan dirakit nganggo sambungan butt kang dipasak, saben bagean nduweni potongan sudut kang kompleks. Bantalane nggabungake busa dhuwur kerapatan kang lembut lan kuwat kanggo kenyamanan lan daya tahan. Dhudhukan, tangan, lan sandharan geger dicondhongake kanggo nyengkuyung postur santai. Garis-garise diinspirasi saka Maserati Type 61 Birdcage taun 1959.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Wesi
Cosmic Sofa menang A' Design Award Wesi, pangenalan sing prestisius sing diparingake marang desain sing apik sing nyukupi kabutuhan profesional lan industri sing dikarepake saka ciptaan sing dirancang kanthi apik. Pemenang Wesi nuduhake katrampilan sing gedhe, spesialisasi sing dhuwur, pangerten ahli lan kapasitas kreatif para penciptane. Cosmic Sofa dikarepake dadi ciptaan sing dihargai banget, dikagumi lan ditresnani sing praktis lan inovatif. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Wesi iki nggabungake praktik industri sing paling apik lan nduweni ciri teknis sing kompeten sing disambung karo kawruh lan bakat. Cosmic Sofa diajeni amarga ketelitiane lan dirancang kanggo nyedhiyakake paningkatan kualitas urip sing mbiyantu ndadekake donya panggonan sing luwih apik.
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
Sponsored
Explore Beyond Designers.org
Discover products, services and opportunities from our advertising partners.
More to Explore
Related Designs
Explore more award-winning designs from the same category, selected by merit.
