Cosmic Poltrona de Estar by Gerardo Ríos

Cosmic Poltrona de Estar by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design de Mobiliário Competition Category.

FerroMobiliário· 2016

Cosmic Poltrona de Estar

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Mobiliário Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Poltrona de Estar

Cosmic é uma poltrona concebida para salas de estar. As linhas angulares do Cosmic remetem aos foguetes futuristas da década de 1960 e aos para-lamas traseiros dos automóveis de 1959, combinados com o aspeto nobre das cadeiras da era vitoriana. A estrutura não possui ângulos retos. Uma almofada multicamada com suporte elétrico adapta-se a diferentes tipos de corpo. A base é feita em madeira de faia alemã e é montada com uma armação em madeira maciça de choupo e reforços angulares de alumínio. O estofamento é acabado à mão. O Cosmic mede 700 mm de largura, 820 mm de profundidade e 760 mm de altura.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Cosmic Poltrona de Estar conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Cosmic Poltrona de Estar seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Cosmic Poltrona de Estar merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: In addition to the dynamic and sumptuous beauty of this chair, it is amazingly comfortable to sit in a relaxed position, which makes it ideal for a living room. It´s multilayer cushion with electric support allows a perfect fit to anyone.
Dimensions & Packaging: 700 mm W x 820 mm D x 760 mm H
Tags: Living room, comfortable, lounge chair, cosmic, relaxed position, ergonomic
Production Technology: The built in base is made with German beech wood, and is assembled with a structure of solid poplar wood using aluminum angular reinforcements. All fit together to allow for maximum strength and timely follow-up to the intended design.
Design Challenge: The design of the manufacturing process, with high-tech machinery took a series of prototypes for maximum performance of the materials and the optimization of process automation. The piece was completely finished by hand in the upholstery, providing a particular character.
Research: Laboratory tests and vector engineering studies were necessary to achieve that the angular lines connect in a reliable and durable way. The cushion system took a special study to allow perfect ergonomics.
Inspiration: Inspired by the fashion current “atom punk”, this piece has the noble visage of the Victorian era chairs, while showing the angular and dynamic lines of the 60’s futuristic rockets.

The vertices emulate the rear fenders of the 1959 cars, and its structure has no square angles, which gives it a very impressive dynamism that requires being the center of attention in any room.
Project Duration: This project took 16 weeks from the first sketches to the final prototype for mass production, made in the laboratory and prototype design in Mérida, Yucatán, México.
Operation Flow: The amplitude and ergonomics of the chair allows various types of accommodation for an average person. It can be used as a rest or reading chair. The design provides a very modern architectural style for retro modern spaces.
Team Members: Gerardo Ríos
Image Credits: Ricardo López