Cosmic Sofa by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Fenitjhara Competition Category.

TšepeFenitjhara· 2016

Cosmic Sofa

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Fenitjhara Category

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The Design

About Cosmic Sofa

Cosmic ke sofa e etselitsoeng libaka tsa bophelo ba lapeng. Sofa ena e fumaneha ka boholo bo boraro, ho tloha ho loveseat ea bophara ba 1950 mm ho isa ho phetolelo ea litulo tse 'nè ea bophara ba 2980 mm, tsohle li e-na le botebo ba 1040 mm le bophahamo ba 820 mm. Sebopeho se hahiloe ka botlalo ka lehong le tiileng la poplar 'me se kopantsoe ka lihokelo tsa dowel, 'me karolo e 'ngoe le e 'ngoe e na le sekhaho se rarahaneng sa angele. Ho kentsoeng foam e bonolo le e tiileng ea boima bo boholo bakeng sa boiketlo le ho tšoarella nako e telele. Setulo, matsoho le mokokotlo li sekametse ho tšehetsa boemo ba boiketlo. Mela ea sebopeho e bululetsoe ke Maserati Type 61 Birdcage ea 1959.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Cosmic Sofa ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Cosmic Sofa e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Cosmic Sofa e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

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