Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Fenicha Competition Category.
ChitsuloFenicha· 2016
Cosmic Sofa
by Gerardo Ríos
Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design
Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Fenicha Category
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About Cosmic Sofa
Cosmic ndi sofa yopangidwa kuti izigwiritsidwa ntchito m'zipinda zokhalamo. Sofa imeneyi imapezeka m'masaizi atatu, kuyambira loveseat ya m'lifupi mwa 1950 mm mpaka mtundu wa anthu anayi wa m'lifupi mwa 2980 mm, zonse zili ndi kuzama kwa 1040 mm ndi msinkhu wa 820 mm. Fremu yake yonse yamangidwa ndi mtengo weniweni wa poplar ndipo imasonkhanitsidwa pogwiritsa ntchito zolumikizira za dowel butt joint, ndipo chidutswa chilichonse chimadulidwa mu ngodya zovuta. Mpando wake umaphatikiza thovu la firimu lolimba komanso lofewa la density yayikulu kuti apereke mpumulo ndi kupirira. Malo okhalamo, manja, ndi msana zimapendekedwa kuti zithandizire kukhala mwamasuka. Mizere ya kalongosoledwe kake idalimbikitsidwa ndi galimoto ya Maserati Type 61 Birdcage ya chaka cha 1959.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award
Cosmic Sofa ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Cosmic Sofa akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Cosmic Sofa amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.
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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