Cosmic Sipaka by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award Vy in Famolavolana Fanaka Competition Category.

VyFanaka· 2016

Cosmic Sipaka

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award Vy Winner in Fanaka Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Sipaka

Cosmic dia sipaka natao ho an'ny efitrano fandraisam-bahiny. Ity sipaka ity dia misy habe telo, manomboka amin'ny "loveseat" (fipetrahana roa) manana sakany 1950 mm ka hatramin'ny kinova efatra toerana fipetrahana manana sakany 2980 mm, ary ny halalin'izy ireo rehetra dia 1040 mm sady 820 mm ny hahavony. Ny rafitra dia vita tanteraka amin'ny hazo poplar matevina ary voatambatra amin'ny fanohitohorana miaraka amin'ny fantsika hazo ("doweled butt joints"), ary ny ampahany tsirairay manana fitapahana zoro sarotra. Ny fonony dia mampifangaro fongony (foam) marisika sady henjana be, mba hahazoana fahatokiana sy fandavana ela. Ny toerana fipetrahana, ny sandry ary ny lamosina dia natao mitongilana mba hanohanana toeram-piandrasana milamina. Ny endriny dia nalaina tahaka ny Maserati Type 61 Birdcage tamin'ny taona 1959.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Vy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ny famolavolana Cosmic Sipaka, fankasitrahana malaza omena ny famolavolana tsara izay mahafeno ny fepetra ara-barotra sy ara-indostria andrasana amin'ny famoronana natao tsara. Ny mpandresy Vy dia mampiseho fahaiza-manao lehibe, fahaizana manokana ambony, fahatakarana manam-pahaizana ary fahaizana mamorona an'ireo mpamorona azy. Andrasana ho famoronana ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana izay azo ampiharina sady vaovao ny famolavolana Cosmic Sipaka. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ity dia mampiray ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny indostria ary manana toetra ara-teknika mahomby mifandray amin'ny fahalalana sy ny talenta. Ny famolavolana Cosmic Sipaka dia hajaina noho ny fitandremany ary natao hanome fanatsarana ny kalitaon'ny fiainana izay manampy hahatonga ny tontolo ho toerana tsara kokoa.

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