Keiji Ashizawa
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With one daughter about to enter junior high and the other in high school, the designer created the HAFU DESK with them in mind, hoping that the desk could be useful and cherished in the household for a long time. The design takes into consideration how the desk appears in…
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The ISHINOMAKI BENCH was originally designed to be used by Ishinomaki residents at a temporary outdoor movie theater and made with students from Ishinomaki Technical High School. Through additional workshops in partnership with American furniture maker Herman Miller, 25 benches for use in temporary housing around Ishinomaki were later made…
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The ISHINOMAKI STOOL was specially designed at a series of furniture-making workshops in collaboration with Herman Miller for primary school students and locals in temporary housing. Members from Ishinomaki Lab conducted site observations in the area and found that locals were often using plastic cases made for storing beer bottles…
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Together with the KOBO TABLE, the KOBO BENCH is designed for use in tight spaces. Though compact, it has a distinct presence, and is destined to become a long-time favorite for outdoor use. With it, one can create a place for relaxation on the veranda, use it in the garden…
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The KOBO SOFA, with its simple wooden frame and cushions, was originally designed for an IT company’s office that had opened in order to support reconstruction efforts after the 2011 earthquake. For Ishinomaki Laboratory by Karimoku’s version of this classic product, elements such as seating comfort and the overall way…
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The KOBO TABLE was originally designed for IRORI, Ishinomaki’s first coworking space created after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. As a space for locals and volunteers to gather, tables were needed for work and meetings. Stylish and sturdy, it is suitable for a variety of uses. Karimoku’s rendition respects the…
