2019, KIP, Public Bench
as part of Keiji Takeuchi Design Office (Milan, Italy)
Project
This bench was originally designed for the Social Seating project, curated by Jasper Morrison for the first Art & Design Biennale in Fiskars Village, Finland. The goal was to create a bench that pays tribute to nature and the atmosphere of the site. Keiji Takeuchi envisioned a piece so natural and timeless that it would feel as if it had always belonged there. To achieve this, the bench needed a form that was both graceful and inviting.
Participation
I joined the second phase of the project during my internship at Keiji Takeuchi Design Office. I built a full-scale model and collaborated closely with Keiji Takeuchi to refine the bench design. This process was a valuable exercise in visual precision and craftsmanship, as the bench’s subtle details are perceived not only through sight, but also through touch and the experience of sitting.
Skills
Rhino 3D, Technical Drawings, Model Making
Credits
Project direction : Jasper Morrison
Design direction : Keiji Takeuchi
Production sponsor : Fredericia
Production : Kjeldtoft
Photos zoom : Sosuke Nakabo
Photo workshop : Kjeldtoft