Last month in Japan was simply incredible. 🇯🇵
Exploring local crafts, resources, and know-how, we experienced a glimpse of beautiful Kyushu. From soyu, washi paper, ceramics, and carpentry to nori and glasswork, we explored bioregional craftsmanship. Vast landscapes—between volcanoes and the Pacific—revealed rituals and traditions deeply rooted in bathing culture. We were left speechless.
We’re thrilled to share images from the process and the exhibition we produced together with
@saga_collective ,
@studio_the_future ,
@qrqi @masatomo.y @kengo_kabashima ,
@legnatec_inc ,
@naotesukiwashi ,
@gen_taniguchi_ , .
Working with wooden leftovers—logs, training beams, hinoki, and Japanese cedar—this furniture series explores variations of half-cut logs, slices, and beams. It investigates their shapes, plasticity, and how elements connect through simple inserts. Designed for dry assembly, the pieces reflect gestures of transformation, playing with stacking, balance, and a sense of weight. These raw compositions unfold into side tables, chairs, and benches.
The start of beautiful collaborations, with more to come in the coming months.
The exhibition was presented alongside the work of the talented
@wesmapesstudio , rooted in local materials. We were also joined by curator
@annelauresees , whose input was invaluable.
Thanks to the support of
@stimuleringsfonds , and Saga Prefecture.
In the coming months, we will continue developing these prototypes while also focusing on ceramic tableware, and further reflections on benches, chairs, and side tables.
Photo :
@qrqi
#biobaseddesign #collectibledesign #furnituredesign #furnituredesign #japanesecraftsmanship
