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Guama Sella Otii ab Rafael Oliva

Opus Guama Sella Otii a designatore Rafael Oliva est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Categoria Certaminis Designatio Supellectilis.


FerrumSupellex· 2026

Guama Sella Otii

a Rafael Oliva

Cliens: Labmobili

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Categoria Supellex

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Designum

De Guama Sella Otii

Haec collectio thronum recentem evocat per consilium suum minimum, hodiernum, universale et sine dubio Brasiliense. Eius geometria quieta formam ad essentiam distillat, sinens calorem et praesentiam ligni solidi praecedere. Ex materia responsabiliter comparata fabricata, subtilitatem industrialem et delicatam manuum operam librat, ubi hereditas et materia conveniunt. Omnis linea et textura materiae honorem reddit, experientiam tactilem praebens quae animam avitam cum minimalismo recenti coniungit. Haec collectio naturae vim crudam tactumque creativitatis humanae celebrat.

Agnitio

De Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Guama Sella Otii victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Guama Sella Otii creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Guama Sella Otii ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Post Designum

Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares
The Guama Lounge Chair captures the strength and essence of wood in a minimalist, elegant, and timeless design.

Inspired by the natural wealth of Para, each piece is carved from sustainably managed solid wood by VEDAC, paying tribute to the harmonious connection between humans and the forest.

The purity of the lines and artisanal craftsmanship reveal not only the beauty of the material but also the skill of the local artisans.
Dimensiones et Involucrum
Hieght: 100cm
Width: 75cm
Depth: 78cm
Notulae
armchair, lounge chair, brazil, pará, amazon, amazônia, sustainable wood
Technologia Productionis
The Guama collection is produced in Para by VEDAC, using sustainably managed Amazonian wood. Combining advanced CNC technology with precise manual finishing, it demonstrates that the region unites innovation and craftsmanship. Each piece reflects technological excellence, respect for nature, and the refinement of contemporary Brazilian design.
Provocatio Designandi
The hardest part was balancing Amazonian identity with industrial viability. We faced the challenge of translating ancestral woodworking into a scalable production logic. Overcoming logistical hurdles required innovating in joinery and modularity. Internally, we had to respect traditional aesthetics while meeting rigid durability standards. This synthesis turned regional soul into a competitive, high-quality industrial product.
Investigatio
We conducted exploratory research to bridge Amazonian craftsmanship with industrial scale. Using ethnographic tools and interviews with local artisans, we studied traditional woodworking. Results showed a gap between raw manual skill and market durability. Insights led to a modular assembly system that preserves aesthetic soul while optimizing logistics. This impacts the industry by proving sustainable regional design can be globally competitive, boosting local economies and design ethics.
Inspiratio
The Guama Lounge Chair was inspired by the Amazonian landscapes of Para, where wood embodies both strength and serenity. The project seeks to express this essence through minimalist geometry and precise craftsmanship. Developed from research into local woodworking traditions and sustainable practices, it translates nature's raw vitality into refined, timeless design.
Duratio Operis
I designed the collection in January 2025 in Sao Paulo at LABMOBILI and it was manufactured in Sao Miguel do Guama by VEDAC in early February 2025. It was exhibited in the Fuori Salone in Milan in April 2025.
Cursus Operationis
The Guama Lounge Chair was designed for intuitive interaction and visual lightness. Each piece invites touch through its softened edges and balanced proportions. The solid wood structure ensures strength and durability, while its minimalist design enhances versatility in different spaces. The precise joinery and smooth finish elevate comfort, tactility, and timeless performance.
Agnitiones Imaginum
Image #1: VEDAC. Image #2: VEDAC. Image #3: VEDAC. Image #4: VEDAC. Image #5: VEDAC.

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