Friends Sofa by Roberta Rampazzo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Parabot Competition Category.

PerungguParabot· 2023

Friends Sofa

by Roberta Rampazzo

Client: Roberta Rampazzo

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Parabot Category

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The Design

About Friends Sofa

Naon tujuan sofa? Pikeun bersantai? Tapi kumaha upami anjeun ngalakukeunana sareng jalma anu anjeun resep? Éta bédana tina Sofa Friends. Dirancang pikeun nampung pangguna dina posisi anu teu biasa sareng langkung ramah: langkung caket, pahareup-hareup atanapi linggih, santai atanapi ngagolér. Éta sanés sofa TV biasa, langkung ti éta. Éta ngajak anjeun ngobrol, ngabahas ideu anyar, ngarobih diri anjeun, pikeun langkung jero dina waktos anu intim. Sapotong jati kalayan desain émosional anu kuat.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Friends Sofa mangrupa juara A' Design Award Perunggu, pangakuan anu pohara bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain unggul anu dicirikeun ku kréativitas, kacerdikan jeung kawaspadaan. Para juara Perunggu téh artéfak anu lobaan kaahlian jeung kréatif pisan anu ngabuktikeun pangalaman anu lega, imajinasi jeung kacerdasan para désainerna. Friends Sofa diharepkeun jadi objék anu dihargaan, dikagumi jeung dipikanyaah anu profésional jeung inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Perunggu ieu ngalebetkeun prakték pangalusna dina seni, élmu, desain jeung téknologi, sarta unggul dina perhatian kana détail. Friends Sofa minuhan kabutuhan kalayan éndah, nyentuh kahayang, nyenangkeun rasa, jeung narik rasa panasaran.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The purpose of a sofa is to provide a safe and comfortable place to relax, but Friends Sofa was designed to accommodate the user in an unusual and more friendly position: face to face.
Dimensions & Packaging: The sofa can be customized. The suggested measures are 2400 x 1900mm x 850mm.
Tags: sofa, friends, handmade, living room, armchair, relax, chair, friend, indoor, outdoor
Production Technology: Handmade upholstery and wood side table.
Design Challenge: Create a sofa with unique elements that would stand out among the many others ones already on the market.
Research: The research process includes an ergonomy study, the right fabrics for indoor and outdoor environments, the best quality foam, and also its esthetic.
Inspiration: Inspired by a necessity for an informal and relaxed piece of furniture where we could see each other, face to face, creating more connection and a friendly environment. A very important piece of the house but with a strong emotional approach.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2022 in London and it will be finished in July 2023 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Operation Flow: The piece invites the user to enjoy it in a more intimate and friendly way. You can sit or lie down, by yourself or with your friends and family. The table serves to accommodate some glasses or books and make your moment even more comfortable.
Image Credits: Saito Studio