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João Teixeira

Multifunctional Bench

Saturday, 8 November 2025

Tokyo

Tokyo is a multifunctional bench designed for home entryways. Tokyo combines seating with a shoe rack, so footwear, bags and daily items can be stored within a small footprint. A curved top tray follows the line of the cushion and holds everyday objects. The bench is made of pressed FSC birch plywood with natural oak veneer, milled by CNC for precision and finished with non-toxic oils. The cushion is upholstered in recycled polyester. Tokyo ships flat packed and can be assembled by one person with ten screws.

Keiji Ishikawa

Glass Tableware

Friday, 7 November 2025

Spiral of Life

In a fusion of mathematical structure and kinetic art, the Spiral of Life project presents a new direction for Kiriko glassware. This work captures the organic fluctuation of nature within a glass medium. The development originated from a collaboration between the designer and Ree, a paint dancer. By translating Fibonacci sequences into movement, Ree provided the conceptual framework for the design. Through 8 to 13 and 13 to 21 spiral ratios, the artisan connects traditional craft with biomathematics. The resulting harmony offers a rhythmic experience reflecting the natural pulse of the world.

Yoko Komatsu

Lobby Furniture

Thursday, 6 November 2025

GGO Biomorphic

Located in Grand Green Osaka, this biomorphic bench is a 16 meter monumental seating system crafted from Japanese oak. The project utilizes advanced digital fabrication to assemble over 6,000 individual parts into 29 organic units. A proprietary concealed joint system successfully hides all metal fasteners. This sculptural public furniture merges traditional manual craftsmanship with parametric computational design, functioning seamlessly as both a relaxing bench and a vibrant planter within the lobby space.

ALESSANDRA DELGADO

Chair

Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Gera

Gera is a wooden design informed by Brazilian modernist furniture and the structural clarity present in the work of Geraldo de Barros. Crafted from certified Brazilian jequitiba wood and natural leather, it contains no metal components or visible fasteners. Concealed joinery preserves visual continuity, while tensioned leather surfaces respond to the body. Through material reduction, responsible sourcing, and structural precision, the work articulates an investigation into ergonomics and sustainable permanence.

Navee Technology Co., Ltd.

Electric Scooter

Tuesday, 4 November 2025

NT5

Nt5 is an electric scooter designed for urban travel. The body uses a full metal architecture, formed by precision sheet metal stamping and seamless welding, and key areas are treated with multi layer protective coatings. The headlamp and reflector are combined into one low profile unit mounted above the front wheel. Front and rear suspension with springs absorbs road irregularities. A folding mechanism allows compact storage. Standardized mounting points at the rear accept racks, panniers and other accessories, so riders can adapt the scooter to daily needs.

Yuya Nakazawa

Chair

Monday, 3 November 2025

Oruha

The design presents a seat conceived as a public secret base, offering personal refuge within shared environments. Its structure balances sculptural presence with functional comfort, supporting extended use and social interaction. Curved surfaces and carefully proportioned elements create a sense of enclosure while maintaining openness. Natural finishes enhance durability, ease of maintenance, and graceful aging, allowing the piece to integrate into everyday living spaces while preserving tactile warmth.

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