SEATTLE - Math teacher Paul Gafni and architect Wendy Morrison had a dream. A dream to see the world without getting off their backsides.
"My memory of the genesis of it was the two of us hanging out on a couch and not wanting to leave the couch," said Gafni.
To bring that bold vision to life they turned to their friend, Aaron Griffin, an engineering genius. And Seattle's Couch Armada was born.
"We could have flipped a coin and see who would've got the beers next," said Morrison. "But instead we went the hard way, and we're like, 'I've got a month of not a lot going on. Let's build a couch.'"
The result is a striking piece of motorized furniture, constructed completely of up-cycled materials. The reclaimed sofa is equipped with two electric motors salvaged from mobility scooters, ideal for achieving maximum relaxation relocation.
The joystick-controlled baby is fully wired for sound, and even includes side pouches for odds and ends. Just perfect for kickin' back with a favorite snack food or people-watching around the neighborhood.
Morrison said, "We wanted to bring the living room conversations to the streets, and that was our community contribution."
"I think society could benefit from being more playful," added Gafni.
They've had so much fun with this davenport of delight, they're looking to expand the family.
"Side tables, lamps, TVs," said Morrison. "Anything that you see in your house that's an inanimate object, put on motors and driving around."
Someday, all the world could gleefully fall under the domain of the Couch Armada.
