Guama Primary Function: Kursi Raaxo by Rafael Oliva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Farnijarka Competition Category.
BirFarnijar· 2026
Guama Primary Function: Kursi Raaxo
by Rafael Oliva
Client: Labmobili
Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Farnijar Category
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About Guama Primary Function: Kursi Raaxo
Book Text: Ururintaani waxay soo bandhigaysaa carshi casri ah iyada oo loo marayo naqshad fudud, casri ah, caalami ah oo si aan loo qaldi karin u ah mid Brazil ah. Joomatari deganaanteeda ah ayaa qaab u soo koobaysa nuxurkiisa, taas oo u oggolaanaysa diirimaadka iyo joogitaanka qoryaha adag inay hor kacaan. Iyada oo laga sameeyay alwaax si mas'uul leh loo helay, waxay isku dheelitirtaa saxsanaanta warshadaha iyo shaqada gacanta ee jilicsan, halkaas oo dhaxalka iyo agabku ku midoobaan. Khad iyo qaab walba ayaa sharfaya agabka, iyada oo bixinaysa khibrad la taaban karo oo isku xidhaysa nafta awoowayaasha iyo fududeynta casriga ah. Ururintaani waxay u dabaaldegaysaa awoodda cayriin ee dabeecadda iyo taabashada hal-abuurka aadanaha.
The Recognition
About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award
Guama Primary Function: Kursi Raaxo waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Guama Primary Function: Kursi Raaxo waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Guama Primary Function: Kursi Raaxo waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Guama Lounge Chair captures the strength and essence of wood in a minimalist, elegant, and timeless design.
Inspired by the natural wealth of Para, each piece is carved from sustainably managed solid wood by VEDAC, paying tribute to the harmonious connection between humans and the forest.
The purity of the lines and artisanal craftsmanship reveal not only the beauty of the material but also the skill of the local artisans. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Hieght: 100cm
Width: 75cm
Depth: 78cm - Tags
- armchair, lounge chair, brazil, pará, amazon, amazônia, sustainable wood
- Production Technology
- The Guama collection is produced in Para by VEDAC, using sustainably managed Amazonian wood. Combining advanced CNC technology with precise manual finishing, it demonstrates that the region unites innovation and craftsmanship. Each piece reflects technological excellence, respect for nature, and the refinement of contemporary Brazilian design.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part was balancing Amazonian identity with industrial viability. We faced the challenge of translating ancestral woodworking into a scalable production logic. Overcoming logistical hurdles required innovating in joinery and modularity. Internally, we had to respect traditional aesthetics while meeting rigid durability standards. This synthesis turned regional soul into a competitive, high-quality industrial product.
- Research
- We conducted exploratory research to bridge Amazonian craftsmanship with industrial scale. Using ethnographic tools and interviews with local artisans, we studied traditional woodworking. Results showed a gap between raw manual skill and market durability. Insights led to a modular assembly system that preserves aesthetic soul while optimizing logistics. This impacts the industry by proving sustainable regional design can be globally competitive, boosting local economies and design ethics.
- Inspiration
- The Guama Lounge Chair was inspired by the Amazonian landscapes of Para, where wood embodies both strength and serenity. The project seeks to express this essence through minimalist geometry and precise craftsmanship. Developed from research into local woodworking traditions and sustainable practices, it translates nature's raw vitality into refined, timeless design.
- Project Duration
- I designed the collection in January 2025 in Sao Paulo at LABMOBILI and it was manufactured in Sao Miguel do Guama by VEDAC in early February 2025. It was exhibited in the Fuori Salone in Milan in April 2025.
- Operation Flow
- The Guama Lounge Chair was designed for intuitive interaction and visual lightness. Each piece invites touch through its softened edges and balanced proportions. The solid wood structure ensures strength and durability, while its minimalist design enhances versatility in different spaces. The precise joinery and smooth finish elevate comfort, tactility, and timeless performance.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: VEDAC. Image #2: VEDAC. Image #3: VEDAC. Image #4: VEDAC. Image #5: VEDAC.
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