Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award in Dhizaini yeFenichara Competition Category.
SimbiFenichara· 2016
Cosmic Sofa
by Gerardo Ríos
Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design
Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award Winner in Fenichara Category
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About Cosmic Sofa
Cosmic isofa yakagadzirirwa nzvimbo dzokugara mumba. Sofa iyi inowanikwa mumhando nhatu dzehuru, kubva ku loveseat ine upamhi hwe1950 mm kusvika kune four seat version ine upamhi hwe2980 mm, dzose dzine udzamu hwe1040 mm uye hurefu hwe820 mm. Chivakwa chakavakwa chose nedanda romuti wepoplar rakashata uye chakasangana nemabatanidzo edowel-butt joints, uye chikamu chimwe nechimwe chine kuchekwa kwakaoma kwemadhigirii akasiyana-siyana. Zvokugadzira zvinosanganisa foam ine upfombi uye yakasimba ine density yakakwirira kuti pave nokugadzikana uye kushanda kwenguva refu. Chigaro, maoko, uye musana zvakarereka kuti zvitsigire mamiriro okuzorora. Mitsara yesofa iyi yakabva pakufungidzirwa neMaserati Type 61 Birdcage yegore ra1959.
The Recognition
About the Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award
Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Cosmic Sofa, rukudzo runokudzwa runopiwa kumadhizaini akanaka anozadzisa zvinodiwa zvehunyanzvi neyeindasitiri zvinotarisirwa kuzvigadzirwa zvakagadzirwa zvakanaka. Vakunda veSimbi vanoratidza unyanzvi hukuru, hunyanzvi hwakakwirira, kunzwisisa kwevakachenjera uye kugona kwekugadzira kwevagadziri vavo. Cosmic Sofa inotarisirwa kuva chigadzirwa chinokudzwa zvakanyanya, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chinoshanda uye chine zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa eindasitiri uye ine hunhu hwetekinoroji hwakakwana hwakabatana neruzivo nehunyanzvi. Nekushanda kwayo zvakanaka, Cosmic Sofa inoremekedzwa uye yakagadzirirwa kupa kuvandudzwa kwehupenyu kunobatsira kuita kuti nyika ive nzvimbo iri nani.
Behind the Design
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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
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