Guama 라운지 체어 by Rafael Oliva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 철상 in 가구 디자인 Competition Category.
철가구· 2026
Guama 라운지 체어
by Rafael Oliva
Client: Labmobili
A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 가구 Category
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About Guama 라운지 체어
이 컬렉션은 미니멀하고 현대적이며 보편적이면서도 명백한 브라질 감성의 디자인을 통해 현대적인 왕좌를 떠올리게 합니다. 고요한 기하학적 형태는 형태를 본질로 정제하여, 원목의 따뜻함과 존재감이 돋보이도록 합니다. 책임감 있게 조달된 목재로 제작된 이 작품은 산업적 정밀함과 섬세한 수작업의 균형을 이루며, 전통과 소재가 한데 어우러집니다. 모든 선과 질감은 소재를 존중하며, 선조의 영혼과 현대적 미니멀리즘을 잇는 촉각적 경험을 선사합니다. 이 컬렉션은 자연의 원초적 힘과 인간 창의성의 손길을 기념합니다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 철상
Guama 라운지 체어, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Guama 라운지 체어, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Guama 라운지 체어, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Guama Lounge Chair captures the strength and essence of wood in a minimalist, elegant, and timeless design.
Inspired by the natural wealth of Para, each piece is carved from sustainably managed solid wood by VEDAC, paying tribute to the harmonious connection between humans and the forest.
The purity of the lines and artisanal craftsmanship reveal not only the beauty of the material but also the skill of the local artisans. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Hieght: 100cm
Width: 75cm
Depth: 78cm - Tags
- armchair, lounge chair, brazil, pará, amazon, amazônia, sustainable wood
- Production Technology
- The Guama collection is produced in Para by VEDAC, using sustainably managed Amazonian wood. Combining advanced CNC technology with precise manual finishing, it demonstrates that the region unites innovation and craftsmanship. Each piece reflects technological excellence, respect for nature, and the refinement of contemporary Brazilian design.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part was balancing Amazonian identity with industrial viability. We faced the challenge of translating ancestral woodworking into a scalable production logic. Overcoming logistical hurdles required innovating in joinery and modularity. Internally, we had to respect traditional aesthetics while meeting rigid durability standards. This synthesis turned regional soul into a competitive, high-quality industrial product.
- Research
- We conducted exploratory research to bridge Amazonian craftsmanship with industrial scale. Using ethnographic tools and interviews with local artisans, we studied traditional woodworking. Results showed a gap between raw manual skill and market durability. Insights led to a modular assembly system that preserves aesthetic soul while optimizing logistics. This impacts the industry by proving sustainable regional design can be globally competitive, boosting local economies and design ethics.
- Inspiration
- The Guama Lounge Chair was inspired by the Amazonian landscapes of Para, where wood embodies both strength and serenity. The project seeks to express this essence through minimalist geometry and precise craftsmanship. Developed from research into local woodworking traditions and sustainable practices, it translates nature's raw vitality into refined, timeless design.
- Project Duration
- I designed the collection in January 2025 in Sao Paulo at LABMOBILI and it was manufactured in Sao Miguel do Guama by VEDAC in early February 2025. It was exhibited in the Fuori Salone in Milan in April 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The Guama Lounge Chair was designed for intuitive interaction and visual lightness. Each piece invites touch through its softened edges and balanced proportions. The solid wood structure ensures strength and durability, while its minimalist design enhances versatility in different spaces. The precise joinery and smooth finish elevate comfort, tactility, and timeless performance.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: VEDAC. Image #2: VEDAC. Image #3: VEDAC. Image #4: VEDAC. Image #5: VEDAC.
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