Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award an Eisen in Miwwelendesign Competition Category.

EisenMiwwelen· 2016

Cosmic Sofa

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award an Eisen Winner in Miwwelen Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Sofa

Cosmic ass e Sofa, deen fir Wunnberäicher entworf gouf. De Sofa gëtt an dräi Gréissten ugebueden, vun engem Loveseat mat 1950 mm Breet bis zu enger Fëmmer-Sëtz-Versioun mat 2980 mm Breet, all mat 1040 mm Déift a 820 mm Héicht. D'Struktur ass komplett aus massiivem Pappelholz gebaut a mat gedübelte Stumpstouss-Verbindunge montéiert, an all Deel huet e komplexe Wénkelschnëtt. D'Polsterung kombinéiert weech a fest Schaumstoff mat héijer Dicht fir Komfort an Haltbarkeet. De Sëtz, d'Aarmlehnen an de Réck sinn ugeschrägt fir eng entspaante Sëtzhalung z'ënnerstëtzen. D'Linnen goufen vum Maserati Type 61 Birdcage vun 1959 inspiréiert.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Eisen

Cosmic Sofa ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Eisen, enger prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un gutt Designe vergi gëtt, déi déi professionell an industriell Ufuerderunge erfëllen, déi vu gutt gestaltene Kreatioune erwaart ginn. Eisen-Gewënner weisen déi grouss Fäegkeet, déi héich Spezialiséierung, dat Expertewëssen an d'kreativ Kapazitéit vun hire Schëpfer. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Cosmic Sofa eng héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Kreatioun ass, déi praktesch an innovativ ass. Dëst mam Eisen ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Industrie a huet kompetent technesch Eegeschaften, déi mat Know-how an Talent verbonne sinn. Cosmic Sofa gëtt fir seng Grëndlechkeet respektéiert a ass gestalt, d'Liewensqualitéit ze verbesseren an ze hëllefen, d'Welt zu enger besserer Plaz ze maachen.

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