Cosmic Nofoa Fa'amāfanafana by Gerardo Ríos

Cosmic Nofoa Fa'amāfanafana by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award Uʻamea in Mamanu Meafale Competition Category.

UʻameaMeafale· 2016

Cosmic Nofoa Fa'amāfanafana

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award Uʻamea Winner in Meafale Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Nofoa Fa'amāfanafana

O le Cosmic o se nofoa fa'amāfanafana na fuafuaina mo fale nofoia. O le nofoa fa'amāfanafana e ofoina atu i ni fua e tolu, mai se nofoa mo ni tagata e to'alua e 1950 mm le lautele, e o'o atu i se fa'ata'ita'iga mo ni tagata e to'afa e 2980 mm le lautele, o mea uma e 1040 mm le loloto ma le 820 mm le maualuga. O le fausaga e fausia atoa i le la'au poplar malō ma fa'apipi'i i so'oga fa'aputuputu e fa'aaogaina ai laau fa'amau, ma e iai i vaega taitasi se tipiga e ono felagolagoma'i. O le fa'amāfanafana e tu'ufa'atasia ai le fetu'ufetu'una'i vaivai ma le mausalī o le foama mafiafia mo le mafanafana ma le tumau. O le nofoaga e nofo ai, lima ma tua e fa'api'opi'oina e lagolago ai tulaga malolo. O laina o le mamanu na musuia mai le Maserati Type 61 Birdcage o le 1959.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Cosmic Nofoa Fa'amāfanafana, 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 Cosmic Nofoa Fa'amāfanafana 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 Cosmic Nofoa Fa'amāfanafana 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 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