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Lagoon Concept Кофены ширээ by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

Lagoon Concept Кофены ширээ by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал in Тавилгын дизайн Competition Category.


ХүрэлТавилга· 2026

Lagoon Concept Кофены ширээ

by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

Client: Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал Winner in Тавилга Category

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The Design

About Lagoon Concept Кофены ширээ

Lagoon Concept бол Колумбийн Гуатапе нуурын байгалийн үзэмжээс санаа авсан кофены ширээ юм. Цул модон суурь нь эргэн тойрны газар нутгийг санагдуулах давхарласан, тэгш бус хэлбэрүүдтэй. Суурин дээр усны хөдөлгөөнийг санагдуулахаар хэлбэржүүлсэн муруй шилэн тавцан байрладаг. Шилэн дэх нээлттэй хэсгүүд нь модон бүтцийн зарим хэсгийг дээш цухуйхад боломж олгож, уулын оргилуудыг санагдуулна. Уг хэлбэрийг харааны судалгаа, ноорог зураг болон гурван хэмжээст загварчлалын аргаар боловсруулсан. Lagoon Concept нь бүс нутгийн байгалийн үзэмжийг хэрэглэж болох гадаргуу болгон хувиргадаг.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Хүрэл шагнал

Lagoon Concept Кофены ширээ нь A' Design Award Хүрэл шагналын ялагч бөгөөд бүтээлч чанар, овсгоо, цэцэн ухаанаараа ялгарсан шилдэг загварт олгодог маш нэр хүндтэй хүлээн зөвшөөрөлт юм. Хүрэл ялагчид бол хангалттай ур чадвартай, гайхалтай бүтээлч ажил бөгөөд зохион бүтээгчдийн өргөн туршлага, төсөөлөл, самбаатай байдлыг баталдаг. Lagoon Concept Кофены ширээ нь өндөр үнэлэгдсэн, биширсэн, хайрласан зүйл, мэдэгдэхүйц мэргэжлийн, шинэлэг байх болно гэж хүлээгддэг. Хүрэл шагнал хүртсэн энэ загвар нь урлаг, шинжлэх ухаан, загвар, технологийн шилдэг туршлагыг шингээж, нарийн ширийнд анхаарал хандуулснаараа тод юм. Lagoon Concept Кофены ширээ хэрэгцээг гайхалтай хангаж, хүслийг хөндөж, сэтгэл хөдлөлийг байлдан дагуулж, сониуч занг татдаг.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
This coffee table is unique because it transforms the geography of Guatape lake into a sculptural form, merging cultural inspiration with functional design. Its solid wood base rising through a wave shaped glass top symbolizes the meeting of land and water. The piece stands out for its storytelling, the contrast of natural and transparent materials, and the combination of digital precision with handcrafted detail.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 1229 cm x Depth 899 mm x Height 355 mm
Tags
Guatape, Colombian design, conceptual furniture, coffee table design, organic shapes, sculptural furniture, solid wood, glass top table, nature inspired design, contemporary furniture
Production Technology
This conceptual design was developed through digital sketching and 3D modeling techniques, using CAD software to shape an asymmetrical solid wood base that evokes the organic geography of the Guatape region. The tabletop is envisioned in thermoformed glass with soft, wave-like curves to represent water movement. Openings in the glass allow the wood structure to emerge through, mimicking mountain peaks. The design combines expressive form making with material contrast and precision detailing.
Design Challenge
The main creative challenge was translating the complex geography of Guatape Lake into a balanced, functional form without losing its emotional and cultural essence. Achieving harmony between organic shapes and structural stability proved difficult. Limited technical references and material behavior for conceptual elements like sculpted glass required extensive experimentation and adaptation within digital modeling constraints.
Research
This project followed a self initiated design research process aimed at transforming regional identity into functional form. The objective was to capture the essence of Guatape Lake through material and shape exploration. Using visual research, sketches, and 3D modeling tools, the study focused on user perception and emotional response. Insights revealed that nature driven narratives enhance user connection and design value in both cultural and commercial contexts.
Inspiration
The inspiration for this design stems from the striking geography of Guatape lake in Colombia. It is intricate shoreline and vivid natural patterns guided the creation of a sculptural coffee table that reflects the harmony between land and water. Motivated by a desire to honor my roots, I conducted visual and topographic research to abstract the lake organic forms into a functional, artistic piece.
Project Duration
The project initially began in February 2023 in New York but was temporarily set aside due to uncertainties in its direction. Development resumed with renewed clarity and purpose in July 2025, also in New York, where the conceptual design is currently being refined.
Operation Flow
The coffee table is designed to invite visual and tactile interaction. Its sculptural wooden base flows naturally beneath a smooth glass top, where gentle curves and openings reveal layers beneath inviting the user to explore its form from different angles. The raised wooden elements create a dynamic presence, sparking curiosity and emotional connection while maintaining full functionality as a central, usable surface.
Team Members
Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
Image Credits
Eduardo Acero Rodriguez

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