Cosmic Icpalli Cosmic by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Caltlapechtli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

TepoztliCaltlapechtli· 2016

Cosmic Icpalli Cosmic

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Caltlapechtli Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Icpalli Cosmic

Cosmic in icpalli tlayolchichiuhtli inic chanyotl calnepantla. In icpalli motemaca ipan yeyi ihueyica, ce icpalli ontetl inic tlacatl (1950 mm ipatlahuaca) ixquich inic nahuintin tlacah (2980 mm ipatlahuaca), nochtin 1040 mm inic huehcatlan ihuan 820 mm inic huiac. In itzontecon mochihua nochi ica cuahuitl chipahuac itoca poplar, ihuan mocetiliztia ica tlazalolli inic patlaniltin tlaxelolli, ihuan cecen tlacotl quipia in achi ohuih tlacoyoc. In itlapachihuiliz mocentlaliz cualli ihuan chicahuac poyec ica achi tlatetzahualli inic yolic ihuan huecauhqui. In tlapechtli, imahuan ihuan icuitlapan tlacuecuepticateh inic quipalehuiah nematcayotl motecani. In itlahuizyo motlachialtih itech Maserati Type 61 Birdcage, in xihuitl 1959.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli

Cosmic Icpalli Cosmic ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Cosmic Icpalli Cosmic ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Cosmic Icpalli Cosmic quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.

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