Cavannas for the Tcherassi hotel in Cartagena

Like many of our projects, this one in particular started with an idea from our clients who wanted to create a special atmosphere for their pool area. A place to relax, sunbathe, spend time, have a drink and recharge your batteries.

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The concept was a DayBed , a term used to describe a piece of furniture that allows comfort, protection from the sun and rest . On the other hand, there were some technical requirements that focused us even more on the type of design, materials and construction systems that we should propose. Being an open-air terrace, close to the sea, the saline environment is a determining factor.

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So, the concept that came closest to what we needed was that of a cavanna ; the material, the wood and the construction system, completely disassembled and if possible avoiding the use of metal parts, in order to avoid corrosion and deterioration due to oxidation. With this objective in mind, we then decided to propose a material, teak wood with a natural oil finish, to allow the wood to adapt much better to the humid and saline environment of Cartagena. A construction system, simple wooden assemblies, using boxes, half boxes and stakes to secure the couplings. Everything completely disassembled, avoiding the use of special hardware, screws or nails. And finally, Lafayette fabrics from its outdoor line that withstand UV rays and the attack of chlorine to which the furniture could be exposed due to its use.

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The result, an exclusive Cavannas design , completely disassembled, easy to maintain (basically rehydrate the wood with oils every 6 months), easy to transport (all the pieces can be assembled), the fabric used in the mattresses and the wood provide warmth and friendliness. With the same fabrics we proposed roller blinds that protect from the sun, creating a cool shaded area, but also giving a certain privacy and integration with the contemporary design of the entire hotel.

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Our challenge, beyond building a new piece of furniture or even exploring a new material, is to provide comfort in spaces, make them more habitable, satisfy the daily need for use, facilitate their maintenance and simplify the design details as much as possible to avoid overloading the product with unnecessary elements.