goula figuera blends a sofa, bed, and cabin into orwell project

goula figuera blends a sofa, bed, and cabin into orwell project
all images courtesy of goula figuera

hybrid projects offer alternative ways of seeing individual pieces, resulting in unexpected shapes, new modes of interaction, and scientific advancements. in the case of ‘orwell’, a furniture piece by goula figuera, the fusion of a sofa, a bed, and a cabin has led to a series of multifunctional advantages.

the quilted curtains provide privacy

the name references the author’s surname of the book ‘1984’ and the original idea of the product, which was to recapture the intimacy that can sometimes be lost, even within our own homes. the design invites you to rest it in its comfortable interior and resuscitate that childhood memory of a ‘cabin’, the hidden place within the world that all children wished they had. the heavy, quilted curtains insulate against sound, and its size, similar to that of a bed, allows it to be used either sitting or lying down.

orwell invites you to rest it in its interior

everyday objects can fit comfortable within the furnishing

the construct helps you recapture the intimacy within your own home

the cover can be easily removed 

brainstorming ideas for the design

initial sketch

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