Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma in Igishushanyo cy'Imitako Competition Category.

IcyumaImitako· 2016

Cosmic Sofa

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma Winner in Imitako Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Sofa

Cosmic ni sofa yateguriwe ahantu ho kubana. Iyi sofa iraboneka mu ngano eshatu, kuva ku ntebe y'abantu babiri ifite ubugari bwa 1950 mm kugeza ku nsanganyamatsiko y'abantu bane ifite ubugari bwa 2980 mm, zose zifite ubujyakuzimu bwa 1040 mm n'uburebure bwa 820 mm. Inyubako yayo yose yubatswe mu giti cy'umupopula gikomeye, ihuzwa hakoreshejwe uburyo bw'imifatanyirize ifashijwe n'ibice by'ibiti (doweled butt joints), kandi buri gice gifite impinduka z'imbibi zigoye. Isuku ikoresha ifoma ikomeye kandi yoroshye ifite ubwinshi bukomeye kugira ngo hagerweho ku kwiyunga no kumara igihe kirekire. Icyicaro, amaboko n'umugongo byubatswe mu buryo bugoramye kugira ngo bufashe umubiri kuruhuka neza. Imirongo yayo yahumekewe n'imodoka ya Maserati Type 61 Birdcage yo mu 1959.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Cosmic Sofa ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Cosmic Sofa biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Cosmic Sofa yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

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