Cosmic Kanepe by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn in Dîzayna Mobîlyayê Competition Category.

HesinMobîlya· 2016

Cosmic Kanepe

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn Winner in Mobîlya Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Kanepe

Cosmic kanepeyekê ye ku bo herêmên rûniştinê hatiye sêwirandin. Ev kanepe bi sê mezinahiyan tê pêşkêşkirin, ji "loveseat"eke bi firehiya 1950 mm heta guhertoyeke çar-kesî bi firehiya 2980 mm, ku hemû 1040 mm kûr û 820 mm bilind in. Avahiya wê bi tevahî ji dara sipîndarê (poplar) ya req hatiye çêkirin û bi girêdanên "doweled butt joint"ê hatiye civandin, û her perçeyek bi kolînek tevlihev hatiye qutkirin. Doşek berhevoka fomê nerm û req a densîteya bilind bi kar tîne da ku hem rehetî û hem jî domdarî peyda bike. Rûniştin, milk û piştgir hatine xwarkirin da ku posîsyonên aramî bi hêz bikin. Rêzik ji Maserati Type 61 Birdcage ya sala 1959an îlham girtine.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn

Cosmic Kanepe xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn e, nasîneke bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên baş re tê dayîn, yên ku pêdiviyên pîşeyî û pîşesaziyê yên ku ji afirandinên baş hatine sêwirandin têne hêvîkirin tînin cih. Xelatgirên Hesinînê jêhatîbûna mezin, pisporiya bilind, têgihiştina pisporî û kapasîteya afirîner a afirînerên xwe nîşan didin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Cosmic Kanepe afirandineke pir hatiye rêzgirtin, sitayişkirin û delal, pratîkî û nûjen be. Ev sêwirana bi Hesinînê serketî pratîkên çêtirîn ên pîşesaziyê yekgirtî dike û xwedî taybetmendiyên teknîkî yên jêhatî ye ku bi zanîn û jêhatîbûnê ve girêdayî ne. Cosmic Kanepe ji ber baldariya xwe tê rêzgirtin û hatiye sêwirandin da ku kalîteya jiyanê baştir bike û alîkariya çêtirkirina dinyayê bike.

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