Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award Besi in Reka Bentuk Perabot Competition Category.
BesiPerabot· 2016
Cosmic Sofa
by Gerardo Ríos
Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design
A' Design Award Besi Winner in Perabot Category
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About Cosmic Sofa
Cosmic ialah sofa yang direka untuk ruang tamu. Sofa ini ditawarkan dalam tiga saiz, bermula daripada versi dua tempat duduk (loveseat) dengan lebar 1950 mm sehingga versi empat tempat duduk dengan lebar 2980 mm, kesemuanya berkedalaman 1040 mm dan setinggi 820 mm. Strukturnya dibina sepenuhnya daripada kayu poplar pejal dan disambung menggunakan sendi dowel jenis butt joint, dengan setiap bahagian mempunyai potongan sudut yang kompleks. Pelapiknya menggabungkan span berketumpatan tinggi yang lembut dan tegas untuk keselesaan serta ketahanan. Bahagian tempat duduk, tangan dan sandaran dicondongkan bagi menyokong postur duduk yang santai. Garisan rekaannya diinspirasikan oleh Maserati Type 61 Birdcage dari tahun 1959.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Besi
Cosmic Sofa ialah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengiktirafan yang berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk yang baik yang memenuhi keperluan profesional dan industri yang dijangka daripada ciptaan yang direka dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan kemahiran yang besar, kepakaran yang tinggi, kefahaman pakar dan keupayaan kreatif penciptanya. Cosmic Sofa diharapkan menjadi ciptaan yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi yang praktikal dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini menyepadukan amalan terbaik industri dan mempunyai ciri teknikal yang kompeten yang dikaitkan dengan kepakaran dan bakat. Cosmic Sofa dihormati kerana ketelitiannya dan direka untuk memberikan peningkatan kualiti hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.
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
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