Cosmic Igikoni cyo Kuruhukira by Gerardo Ríos

Cosmic Igikoni cyo Kuruhukira 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 Igikoni cyo Kuruhukira

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 Igikoni cyo Kuruhukira

Cosmic ni igikoni cyo kuruhukira cyagenewe ibyumba byo kwakirira abashyitsi. Imirongo igoramye ya Cosmic yibutsa fuze z'ejo hazaza z'imyaka ya 1960 ndetse n'ibice byo inyuma by'imodoka za 1959, bihujwe n'isura y'icyubahiro y'intebe zo mu gihe cya Victoria. Inyubako ntabwo ifite imfuruka zigoramye. Umwenge w'ibyiciro byinshi ufite ubufasha bw'amashanyarazi wihuza n'imiterere itandukanye y'umubiri. Ishingiro rikozwe mu giti cy'umubagiga w'Ubudage kandi ryubatswe hamwe n'ikadiri y'igiti cy'ibigezweho hamwe n'ibikoresho by'aluminiumu bigoramye. Imwenge irangizwa n'intoki. Cosmic ipima 700 mm mu bugari, 820 mm mu bujyakuzimu na 760 mm mu burebure.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Cosmic Igikoni cyo Kuruhukira 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 Igikoni cyo Kuruhukira 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 Igikoni cyo Kuruhukira 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: 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