Cosmic Sedes by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Designatio Supellectilis Competition Category.
FerrumSupellex· 2016
Cosmic Sedes
by Gerardo Ríos
Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design
Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Supellex Category
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About Cosmic Sedes
Cosmicum est sedes ad loca habitandi destinata. Sedes tribus magnitudinibus praebetur, a sedili duorum locorum 1950 mm latitudinis usque ad formam quattuor sedentium 2980 mm latitudinis, omnibus 1040 mm altis in profunditate et 820 mm in altitudine. Structura tota ex ligno solido populi aedificatur et iuncturis caudae hirundinis cum paxillis compingitur, et quaeque pars sectionem anguli complexam habet. Pulvinaria spumam densam mollem et firmam simul adhibent ad commoditatem et durabilitatem praestandam. Sedile, brachia et dorsum inclinantur ut positus relaxatos sustineant. Lineae inspiratae sunt a Maserati Typo 61 "Birdcage" anni 1959.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum
Cosmic Sedes victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Cosmic Sedes creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Cosmic Sedes ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.
Behind the Design
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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
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