Lagoon Concept کافی ٹیبل by Eduardo Acero Rodriguez is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award کانسی دا انعام in فرنیچر ڈیزائن Competition Category.
کانسیفرنیچر· 2026
Lagoon Concept کافی ٹیبل
Client: Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
A' Design Award کانسی دا انعام Winner in فرنیچر Category
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About Lagoon Concept کافی ٹیبل
لیگون کانسیپٹ ہک کافی ٹیبل ہے جیہڑا کولمبیا دی گواٹاپے جھیل دے قدرتی منظر توں متاثر تھی کے بݨایا ڳیا ہے۔ ٹھوس لکڑی دی بنیاد وچ تہہ دار، غیر متوازن شکلاں ہن جیہڑیاں آسے پاسے دی زمین دا نقشہ پیش کریندیاں ہن۔ بنیاد دے اُتے ہک خمدار شیشے دا اُتلا حصہ رکھیا ڳیا ہے، جیندی شکل پاݨی دی حرکت کوں یاد کرویندی ہے۔ شیشے وچ کھلے حصے لکڑی دے ڈھانچے دے کجھ حصیاں کوں اُتے اُبھرݨ ڈیندے ہن، جیہڑے پہاڑاں دیاں چوٹیاں وانگوں نظر آندے ہن۔ ایہ شکل بصری تحقیق، خاکہ نویسی تے تن جہتی ماڈلنگ دے ذریعے تیار کیتی ڳئی ہے۔ لیگون کانسیپٹ ہک علاقائی قدرتی منظر کوں ہک قابلِ استعمال سطح وچ تبدیل کر ڈیندا ہے۔
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award کانسی دا انعام
Lagoon Concept کافی ٹیبل A' Design Award کانسی دا انعام دا جتݨ والا ہے، ڈاڈھی معزز پچھاݨ جیڑھی تخلیقی صلاحیت، اختراع تے ذہانت نال ممتاز بہترین ڈیزائناں کوں ݙتی ویندی ہے۔ کانسی دے جتݨ والے بھرپور مہارت والے تے نمایاں طور تے تخلیقی شاہکار ہن، جیڑھے اپݨے ڈیزائنراں دے وسیع تجربے، تخیل تے ہوشیاری دی تصدیق کریندے ہن۔ Lagoon Concept کافی ٹیبل کنوں امید کیتی ویندی ہے جو او ہک بہوں قدر کیتی ہوئی، سراہی ہوئی تے پیاری چیز ہوسی، قابل ذکر حد تئیں پیشہ ورانہ تے جدت والی۔ ایہ ڈیزائن جنہاں A' Design Award کانسی دا انعام جتیا ہے، فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن تے ٹیکنالوجی وچ بہترین طریقے شامل کریندا ہے تے چھوٹیاں تفصیلاں ول دھیان ݙیوݨ کنوں شاندار ہے۔ Lagoon Concept کافی ٹیبل ضرورتاں خوبصورتی نال پوریاں کریندا ہے، خواہشاں کوں چھوہندا ہے، جذبیاں کوں موہندا ہے تے تجسس کھچیندا ہے۔
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This coffee table is unique because it transforms the geography of Guatape lake into a sculptural form, merging cultural inspiration with functional design. Its solid wood base rising through a wave shaped glass top symbolizes the meeting of land and water. The piece stands out for its storytelling, the contrast of natural and transparent materials, and the combination of digital precision with handcrafted detail.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 1229 cm x Depth 899 mm x Height 355 mm
- Tags
- Guatape, Colombian design, conceptual furniture, coffee table design, organic shapes, sculptural furniture, solid wood, glass top table, nature inspired design, contemporary furniture
- Production Technology
- This conceptual design was developed through digital sketching and 3D modeling techniques, using CAD software to shape an asymmetrical solid wood base that evokes the organic geography of the Guatape region. The tabletop is envisioned in thermoformed glass with soft, wave-like curves to represent water movement. Openings in the glass allow the wood structure to emerge through, mimicking mountain peaks. The design combines expressive form making with material contrast and precision detailing.
- Design Challenge
- The main creative challenge was translating the complex geography of Guatape Lake into a balanced, functional form without losing its emotional and cultural essence. Achieving harmony between organic shapes and structural stability proved difficult. Limited technical references and material behavior for conceptual elements like sculpted glass required extensive experimentation and adaptation within digital modeling constraints.
- Research
- This project followed a self initiated design research process aimed at transforming regional identity into functional form. The objective was to capture the essence of Guatape Lake through material and shape exploration. Using visual research, sketches, and 3D modeling tools, the study focused on user perception and emotional response. Insights revealed that nature driven narratives enhance user connection and design value in both cultural and commercial contexts.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for this design stems from the striking geography of Guatape lake in Colombia. It is intricate shoreline and vivid natural patterns guided the creation of a sculptural coffee table that reflects the harmony between land and water. Motivated by a desire to honor my roots, I conducted visual and topographic research to abstract the lake organic forms into a functional, artistic piece.
- Project Duration
- The project initially began in February 2023 in New York but was temporarily set aside due to uncertainties in its direction. Development resumed with renewed clarity and purpose in July 2025, also in New York, where the conceptual design is currently being refined.
- Operation Flow
- The coffee table is designed to invite visual and tactile interaction. Its sculptural wooden base flows naturally beneath a smooth glass top, where gentle curves and openings reveal layers beneath inviting the user to explore its form from different angles. The raised wooden elements create a dynamic presence, sparking curiosity and emotional connection while maintaining full functionality as a central, usable surface.
- Team Members
- Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
- Image Credits
- Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
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