Geometric 休闲椅、餐椅 by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award 铁奖 in 家具设计 Competition Category.

铁家具· 2016

Geometric 休闲椅、餐椅

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award 铁奖 Winner in 家具 Category

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The Design

About Geometric 休闲椅、餐椅

Geometric 是一款兼具休闲与用餐功能的座椅。椅架全部采用实心红橡木制作,通过复杂角度切割的榫卯结构接合。整体结构依托三条轴线展开,使座椅在保持坚固的同时,呈现出轻盈而富有动感的外观。座面与靠背均设有倾斜角度,为身体提供舒适支撑。填充部分将四层不同密度的海绵与弹性绷带系统相结合,使缓冲效果能够随体重变化循序渐进地作出回应。软包部分则由手工完成。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铁奖

Geometric 休闲椅、餐椅是 A' Design Award 铁奖得主，这是授予满足人们对设计精良的创作所期待的专业与工业要求的优良设计的声望认可。铁奖得主展现出其创作者的高超技艺、高度专业化、专家级的理解力和创造能力。预计Geometric 休闲椅、餐椅将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的创作，既实用又创新。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铁奖的设计整合了行业最佳实践，并拥有与专业知识和才华相结合的称职技术特性。Geometric 休闲椅、餐椅因其严谨而受到尊重，旨在提供有助于让世界变得更美好的生活品质改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The structure of the chair is both simple and edgy, relying solely on three axes, giving it a visual lightness. The tilting on the pieces provide an air of modernity and dynamism unique to this collection. The ergonomics of this armchair is perfect, it has the correct inclination of the seat and back, so you can relax and enjoy.
Dimensions & Packaging: 656 mm W x 766 mm D x 742 mm H
Tags: Confortable seat, lounge chair, modern furniture, solid wood, 1960’s style, retro
Production Technology: Built entirely of solid red oak wood oak. The joinery is made with mortise and tenon, using complex angles. This piece was designed to achieve the perfect fit and durability for everyday use, it was necessary to use high-tech machinery to produce this piece successfully.
The engineering of the seat and backrest allows a progressive cushioning thanks to the multiple layers of different densities of foam and elastic supports, delivering a smooth and enjoyable feeling. The upholstery was completely handmade, to offer more character and personality.
Design Challenge: The retro was to develop a processing system and assembly based on the mortise and tenon joinery, that despite the sharp angles had a structure feasible to replicate in mass production with a good fit of vertices and unions.
Research: An extensive vector study of engineering was necessary to obtain the assemble system of the pieces without affecting the resistance. This resulted in a light and dynamic look that is seen in this piece, remaining robust and resistant.
Inspiration: This collection is inspired by the geometric structures of the industrial era (late nineteenth century), and is mixed with the silhouettes and the spirit of the 60's. It has a modernist zeal and a retro timeless touch, ideal for modern interior environments.
Project Duration: This project took 12 weeks from the first sketches to the final prototype for mass production, made in the laboratory and prototype design in Mérida, Yucatán, México.
Operation Flow: The padding of the seat, despite being slender, has a progressive reaction so that it adapts to the weight and body shape of the person using it; it has four layers of foam of different densities and a flexible support webbing system to better accommodate ergonomically.
Team Members: Gerardo Ríos
Image Credits: Ricardo López