Yo Metal
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Yo Metal, the versatile outdoor seating designed by Progetto CMR for Frezza, has been awarded the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in the Product discipline, Garden category, standing out among more than 11,000 entries from 66 countries.
The award, presented by the iF International Forum Design GmbH, one of the most authoritative international design institutions, confirms the project’s excellence and its global aesthetic and functional quality.
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The concept of Yo Metal is based on an essential and contemporary formal language, characterized by the absence of visible reinforcements between seat and backrest, which creates a sense of visual continuity and lightness. The interplay of solids and voids enhances its dialogue with the outdoor environment, resulting in an object that integrates harmoniously into its context.
The ergonomic design combines minimal aesthetics, functionality, and comfort, transforming the seat into an element capable of enriching the outdoor experience and fostering a new relationship between people and space.
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Particular attention has been given to construction quality and product durability: the steel rod structure is designed to be both robust and lightweight, while treatments such as cataphoresis coating ensure resistance to corrosion and atmospheric agents, supporting a long life cycle and reduced environmental impact.
The project is the result of a collaboration between Progetto CMR and Frezza, based on innovation, research, and a strong commitment to sustainability, with the aim of developing products that combine design and well-being in contemporary spaces.
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