Cosmic 躺椅 by Gerardo Ríos is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

鐵傢俱· 2016

Cosmic 躺椅

by Gerardo Ríos

Client: G. Rios Furniture & Design

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Cosmic 躺椅

Cosmic係一張為客廳而設計嘅躺椅。佢嘅棱角線條令人聯想起1960年代嘅未來主義火箭,以及1959年汽車嘅後葉子板造型,同時融合咗維多利亚時代座椅嘅高貴氣質。整個結構冇一個直角。多層座墊配備電動支撑系統,能夠適應唔同體型嘅使用者。底座採用德國山毛欅木製造,配合實心楊木框架同棱角鋁合金加固件組裝而成。軟墊部分由人手完成縫製。Cosmic嘅尺寸為闊700毫米、深820毫米、高760毫米。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Cosmic 躺椅是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Cosmic 躺椅將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Cosmic 躺椅因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: In addition to the dynamic and sumptuous beauty of this chair, it is amazingly comfortable to sit in a relaxed position, which makes it ideal for a living room. It´s multilayer cushion with electric support allows a perfect fit to anyone.
Dimensions & Packaging: 700 mm W x 820 mm D x 760 mm H
Tags: Living room, comfortable, lounge chair, cosmic, relaxed position, ergonomic
Production Technology: The built in base is made with German beech wood, and is assembled with a structure of solid poplar wood using aluminum angular reinforcements. All fit together to allow for maximum strength and timely follow-up to the intended design.
Design Challenge: The design of the manufacturing process, with high-tech machinery took a series of prototypes for maximum performance of the materials and the optimization of process automation. The piece was completely finished by hand in the upholstery, providing a particular character.
Research: Laboratory tests and vector engineering studies were necessary to achieve that the angular lines connect in a reliable and durable way. The cushion system took a special study to allow perfect ergonomics.
Inspiration: Inspired by the fashion current “atom punk”, this piece has the noble visage of the Victorian era chairs, while showing the angular and dynamic lines of the 60’s futuristic rockets.

The vertices emulate the rear fenders of the 1959 cars, and its structure has no square angles, which gives it a very impressive dynamism that requires being the center of attention in any room.
Project Duration: This project took 16 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 amplitude and ergonomics of the chair allows various types of accommodation for an average person. It can be used as a rest or reading chair. The design provides a very modern architectural style for retro modern spaces.
Team Members: Gerardo Ríos
Image Credits: Ricardo López