Geometric Isihlalo Sasekamelweni Lokuphumula, Isihlalo Sasekutya by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ifenisha Competition Category.
InsimbiIfenisha· 2016
Geometric Isihlalo Sasekamelweni Lokuphumula, Isihlalo Sasekutya
by Gerardo Ríos
Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design
Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ifenisha Category
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About Geometric Isihlalo Sasekamelweni Lokuphumula, Isihlalo Sasekutya
I-Geometric yisihlalo esakhelwe ukusetshenziswa ekamelweni lokuphumula nasekutya. Uphenyane lwenziwe ngokugcwele ngesihlahla esiqinile i-red oak, sixhunywe ngezixhumi ze-mortise ne-tenon ezisikwe emagumbini ayinkimbinkimbi. Isakhiwo sincike kuzinhlaka ezintathu, okunikeza isihlalo ukubukeka okulula nokuphilayo kanti futhi sigcina amandla. Isihlalo nomhlangano wokweyama zibekwe ngokugobile ukuze zinikeze ukwesekwa okunethezekile. Isilulu sihlanganisa izingqimba ezine zefomu ezinobunzima obuhlukene kanye nohlelo lwesibopho esinokudonseka, ukuze ukugquma kusabele ngokuqhubekayo kubunzima bomzimba. Isembatho senziwa ngesandla.
The Recognition
About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award
Geometric Isihlalo Sasekamelweni Lokuphumula, Isihlalo Sasekutya iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Geometric Isihlalo Sasekamelweni Lokuphumula, Isihlalo Sasekutya ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Geometric Isihlalo Sasekamelweni Lokuphumula, Isihlalo Sasekutya iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.
Behind the Design
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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
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