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Striking a balance between Scandinavian simplicity and traditional Japanese craftsmanship, the bench has an intriguing silhouette with a lot of character. The warm hues and natural nuances found in both design traditions are mimicked in a well-balanced mix of wood and paper cord, playing with light as it flows through its ripples and in-between spaces.
W 1200 x D 305 x H 430 mm
Norm Architects was founded in 2008. The multidisciplinary design studio works within the fields of industrial design, residential architecture, commercial interiors, photography and art direction. Much like human well-being, the essence of Norm Architects’ work is found in balance — between richness and restraint, order and complexity. Each project — whether in architecture, interiors, design or creative direction — is imbued with the same intrinsic quality: a simplicity that carries bigger ideas. Guided by the body and mind rather than by trends or technology, their projects explore ideas that not only look good, but feel good too: Architecture be- comes thoughtful, minimalism acquires softness and visual matter assumes haptic qualities. Their work is sharp and crisp, and exudes, tacitly, a focus on quality, details and durability. Situated in one of the oldest streets of Copenhagen, Denmark, the studio is respectful to its context here and build on the traditions of Scandinavian de- sign — of timeless aesthetics, natural materials and upholding modernist principles of restraint and refinement. Through exploring what it is that heightens the human senses regardless of personal preference, their projects strip spaces, objects, ideas and images back to their simplest form. Their expertise lies in finding the balance — when there’s nothing more to either add nor take away.
Ishinomaki Laboratory
Ishinomaki Laboratory pushes the horizons of DIY through the power of design. Founded in 2011 as a public workshop for a community devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, it began by running workshops and rebuilding local shops - then launched its label to share its honest, handmade furniture with the world.
Talented designers from Japan and abroad work alongside the Ishinomaki team to create benches, stools, shelves and tables with a frank, functional beauty and a meaningful story. Explore the collection at APATO, Australia's home of authentic Japanese designer furniture, and enquire for lead times and trade pricing.
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