Geometric Nofoa Tapolaa, Nofoa Taumafa by Gerardo Ríos

Geometric Nofoa Tapolaa, Nofoa Taumafa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award Uʻamea in Mamanu Meafale Competition Category.

UʻameaMeafale· 2016

Geometric Nofoa Tapolaa, Nofoa Taumafa

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award Uʻamea Winner in Meafale Category

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The Design

About Geometric Nofoa Tapolaa, Nofoa Taumafa

O le Geometric o se nofoa na mamanuina mo le faaaogaina i le malolo ma le taumafa. O le fausaga e faia atoa i le laau oki mumu malo, fesootai i sootaga mortise ma tenon na tipiina i pe'a faigata. O le fausaga e faalagolago i axes e tolu, lea e maua ai i le nofoa se foliga mama ma malosi a'o tumau pea lona malosi. O le nofoaga ma le tuaoi e faasee mo se lagolago faamafanafana. O le faamalu e tuufaatasia ai vaega e fa o le foam eseese le mafiafia faatasi ma se faiga elastic webbing, ina ia mafai ai ona tali malie le faamalu i le mamafa o le tino. O le ufiufi e faia lima.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Geometric Nofoa Tapolaa, Nofoa Taumafa, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina Geometric Nofoa Tapolaa, Nofoa Taumafa e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai Geometric Nofoa Tapolaa, Nofoa Taumafa ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The structure of the chair is both simple and edgy, relying solely on three axes, giving it a visual lightness. The tilting on the pieces provide an air of modernity and dynamism unique to this collection. The ergonomics of this armchair is perfect, it has the correct inclination of the seat and back, so you can relax and enjoy.
Dimensions & Packaging: 656 mm W x 766 mm D x 742 mm H
Tags: Confortable seat, lounge chair, modern furniture, solid wood, 1960’s style, retro
Production Technology: Built entirely of solid red oak wood oak. The joinery is made with mortise and tenon, using complex angles. This piece was designed to achieve the perfect fit and durability for everyday use, it was necessary to use high-tech machinery to produce this piece successfully.
The engineering of the seat and backrest allows a progressive cushioning thanks to the multiple layers of different densities of foam and elastic supports, delivering a smooth and enjoyable feeling. The upholstery was completely handmade, to offer more character and personality.
Design Challenge: The retro was to develop a processing system and assembly based on the mortise and tenon joinery, that despite the sharp angles had a structure feasible to replicate in mass production with a good fit of vertices and unions.
Research: An extensive vector study of engineering was necessary to obtain the assemble system of the pieces without affecting the resistance. This resulted in a light and dynamic look that is seen in this piece, remaining robust and resistant.
Inspiration: This collection is inspired by the geometric structures of the industrial era (late nineteenth century), and is mixed with the silhouettes and the spirit of the 60's. It has a modernist zeal and a retro timeless touch, ideal for modern interior environments.
Project Duration: This project took 12 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 padding of the seat, despite being slender, has a progressive reaction so that it adapts to the weight and body shape of the person using it; it has four layers of foam of different densities and a flexible support webbing system to better accommodate ergonomically.
Team Members: Gerardo Ríos
Image Credits: Ricardo López