Cosmic Sōfa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Taputapu Competition Category.
RinoTaputapu· 2016
Cosmic Sōfa
by Gerardo Ríos
Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design
A' Design Award Rino Winner in Taputapu Category
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About Cosmic Sōfa
Ko Cosmic he sōfa i hangaia mō ngā wāhi noho o te whare. E toru ngā rahi o te sōfa e tukuna ana, mai i te loveseat whānui 1950 mm ki te putanga mō ngā tāngata tokowhā whānui 2980 mm, he 1040 mm te hōhonu me te 820 mm te teitei o te katoa. Ko te hanganga kua hangaia katoatia mai i te rākau poplar pūmau, ā, kua whakahiatohia ki ngā hononga tūtae kōpou, ā, ko ia wāhanga he tapahi koki matatini. Ko te uhi urunga e whakakotahi ana i te momo poroporo ngohengohe me te pakari kia whai painga ai te manawanui me te roa o te oranga. Ko te nohoanga, ngā ringaringa me te tuara kua whakawaho hei tautoko i ngā tūnga noho whakatā. Ko ngā rārangi hoahoa i whakaohooho mai i te Maserati Type 61 Birdcage o te tau 1959.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Rino
Ko Cosmic Sōfa te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Cosmic Sōfa he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Cosmic Sōfa mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.
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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