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Laguna Armchair by Aciole Felix Receives the Golden A' Design Award in Furniture Design

The international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Aciole Felix for furniture design

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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Laguna Armchair by Aciole Felix, designed for Uultis, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category. The award was conferred within the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the Golden A' Design Award Means

The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

Regarding Laguna Armchair

Laguna is a low lounge armchair. The frame is firm and the seat is deep and enveloping. Laguna combines several materials in one piece, including hardwood, metal, upholstery fabric and natural cane. The mix of materials allows many finish combinations, so the armchair can suit different interior styles. The black wood frame and the rounded caned back refer to Brazilian midcentury furniture. The armrests are set high to support the arms in an open and relaxed sitting position. Laguna is produced in Brazil.

Award Record

This recognition makes Aciole Felix a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Furniture Design Award

The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Typical entries include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. The awarded furniture designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/furniture

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Laguna Armchair
Function
Armchair
Category
Furniture Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Furniture & Home
Colors
Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Dim Gray, Silver and Gainsboro
Images
5
Client
Uultis

The Recognition

Laureate
Aciole Felix
Country
Brazil
Recognition
Golden A' Design Award
Edition
2022 - 2023
Design ID
#145845

Credits

Image Credits
all images: uultis / 2022

Design Details

Unique Properties
This armchair is impressive at first glance, but what draws the most attention is the unparalleled comfort. Its structure is firm and the seat is extremely enveloping. Its main differential is the use of different materials such as: wood, metal, fabric and natural fiber. With this diversity of materials in the same piece, there are infinite combinations. Which makes it possible for this armchair to fit into any decor.
Inspiration
This lounge armchair has a direct conection to the Brazilian midcentury furniture. The elegant structure is made in Grating Upholstered and Black Wood Frame. The "LAGUNA" armchair is a great example of a design with perfect proportions. The lines are disposed of in such a way as to create a sense of balance and safity. LAGUNA have a impeccable woodcraft and attention to detail. The name came from the Italian's lakes and refers to the round and closed areas in the chairs back side.
Research
The development of this piece initially took place through a close partnership between the manufacturer Uultis and the external designer Aciole Félix. From that moment on, several briefing meetings were held and the project itself began with the development of several products. In the first presentation meeting, the lagoon armchair was chosen. This one still had a very early design. It took another six months of detailing to reach the final design of the piece. During the process, several online meetings were held where every detail from the style to the most suitable production processes was discussed. The way to present the product was always done through digital 3D models.
Challenge
The manufacturer has a very large amount of tools for working in wood, metal and upholstery. In this way, the work on the product design took place more freely. Being able to explore the possibilities of production to the maximum.
Realization and Technology
The production of this piece is carried out by the HERVAL group, a large Brazilian furniture manufacturer. Receives the sub-brand Uultis, which is intended only for signed furniture with a high standard of finishing and quality.
Operation and Interaction
This is a low lounge chair. The feeling when sitting is of comfort and security. At the same time, the armrest keeps the arms high and makes the user feel that open-chested, proud feeling.
Project Duration and Location
The project started in the first half of 2021 and entered the prototyping phase only a year later. In June 2022 it was launched at a small exhibition in Milan at Fuoresaloni and only in February 2023 did it officially launch on the market at the largest furniture fair in Latin America, ABIMAD. The development took place in the city of Brasília, where the designer created the piece, and in the city of Dois Irmãos, where the factory is located.
Specifications
Dimensions Height: 27 in (68.58 cm) Width: 35 in (88.9 cm) Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm) Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm) Materials and Techniques Cane, Hardwood, Upholstery Place of Origin Brazil Date of Manufacture 2022 Production Type New & Custom (Current Production) Estimated Production Time 3-4 weeks
Keywords
(armchair) (woodwork) (chairdesign) (furniture) (chair) (chairdesign) (furnituredesign)

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