Friends Sofa by Roberta Rampazzo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Varahina in Famolavolana Fanaka Competition Category.

VarahinaFanaka· 2023

Friends Sofa

by Roberta Rampazzo

Client: Roberta Rampazzo

A' Design Award Varahina Winner in Fanaka Category

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The Design

About Friends Sofa

Inona no tanjon'ny sofa? Hiala sasatra? Ahoana anefa raha manao izany amin'ny olona tianao indrindra ianao? Izay no mahasamihafa ny Sofa Friends. Natao handraisana ny mpampiasa amin'ny toerana tsy mahazatra sy sariaka kokoa: akaiky kokoa, mifanatrika na mipetraka, miala sasatra na mandry. Tsy hoe sofa TV mahazatra izany fa mihoatra noho izany. Manasa anao hiresaka, hifanakalo hevitra hevitra vaovao, hanova ny tenanao, hiditra lalindalina kokoa ao anatin'ny fotoana akaiky. Fanaka misy endrika ara-pihetseham-po mahery vaika.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Varahina

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ny famolavolana Friends Sofa, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana miavaka izay mampiavaka ny fahaiza-mamorona, ny fahazotoana ary ny fahamaotinan-tsaina. Ny mpandresy Varahina dia zavatra vita tanana mahay dia mahay ary mamorona mivantana izay manamafy ny traikefa be dia be, ny sarintsaina ary ny fahaizan-kafoy an'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho zavatra ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana, mahay amin'ny asa sady vaovao ny famolavolana Friends Sofa. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Varahina ity dia mitahiry ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia, ary tsara indrindra amin'ny fitandremana ny antsipirihany. Ny famolavolana Friends Sofa dia mahafa-po ny filana tsara, mikasika ny faniriana, mahasarika ny fihetseham-po ary misarika ny fahalianana.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The purpose of a sofa is to provide a safe and comfortable place to relax, but Friends Sofa was designed to accommodate the user in an unusual and more friendly position: face to face.
Dimensions & Packaging: The sofa can be customized. The suggested measures are 2400 x 1900mm x 850mm.
Tags: sofa, friends, handmade, living room, armchair, relax, chair, friend, indoor, outdoor
Production Technology: Handmade upholstery and wood side table.
Design Challenge: Create a sofa with unique elements that would stand out among the many others ones already on the market.
Research: The research process includes an ergonomy study, the right fabrics for indoor and outdoor environments, the best quality foam, and also its esthetic.
Inspiration: Inspired by a necessity for an informal and relaxed piece of furniture where we could see each other, face to face, creating more connection and a friendly environment. A very important piece of the house but with a strong emotional approach.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2022 in London and it will be finished in July 2023 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Operation Flow: The piece invites the user to enjoy it in a more intimate and friendly way. You can sit or lie down, by yourself or with your friends and family. The table serves to accommodate some glasses or books and make your moment even more comfortable.
Image Credits: Saito Studio