Inspired by nature, the Gogan sofa, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, takes its name from the Japanese stones that protect and embellish the banks of rivers and lakes. The shape of the sofa is reminiscent of a flat stone, sculpted by wind and water, both resistant and soft. As in rock sculptures, where the stones maintain their balance by being carefully placed and nested, it is the shape that maintains the balance between the elements of the Gogan sofa. The seat is soft, uneven and has a centre of gravity that slopes slightly backwards. This detail gives the sofa exceptional comfort and allows the backrest to be lower. The backrest and seat are connected by supports, which give the sofa a feeling of lightness, so that it seems suspended above the floor. The aesthetics of the sofa are enhanced by the covering, in line with Moroso's philosophy that a fabric is never just a covering, but is also an important part of the project. The '70s inspired fabric, recently rediscovered in the Moroso archives, gives the Gogan sofa an added value, reproducing the surface of a pebble through its rich texture, which conceals the seams and gives the organic surfaces a uniform look. The small cushions are not included in the price.
Born in Oviedo in 1961, Patricia Urquiola attended the Faculty of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the Polytechnic School of Milan, where she graduated in 1989 with Achille Castiglioni as her thesis supervisor. She was his assistant at the Polytechnic School of Milan from 1990 to 1992. From 1990 to 1996, she worked in the product development department for De Padova, where she collaborated with Vico Magistretti. In 1996, she became head of design at Lissoni Associati. In 2001, Patricia Urquiola opened her own design studio, where she works on design, installations and architecture. In 2005, together with her colleague Eliana Gerotto, Patricia Urquiola developed a collection of lighting for Foscarini. Their Caboche pendant, ceiling, floor and table lamps reinterpret the 1960s plastic bracelet-style crystal chandelier with pendants. After several European boutiques, she has just designed the interior architecture of the sublime Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona. Patricia Urquiola designs both outdoor furniture, with the Pavo real armchair, and accessories for Alessi.
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MOROSO
Founded in 1952, Italian design company Moroso creates sofas, armchairs and other furnishings designed by the best designers on the planet, such as Patricia Urquiola, Ron Arad and Doshi & Levien. Moroso's products are of an exemplary quality coupled with a sense of humour. Exuberant, rich in humanity, baroque, colourful and full of vitality all at once, Moroso's collection emphasises the way in which design draws its inspiration from art and therefore becomes its expression in everyday life.