'nuvola' by takashi kirimoto
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italian manufacturing company zilio A&C recently presented new furniture products by
japanese designers tomoko azumi and takashi kirimoto. for the line, kirimoto designed the 'nuvola',
a floor lamp, with a wiggly lampshade structure made of polycarbonate that diffuses light.
the lamp's stand is made from curved beech which utilizes traditional local manufacturing techniques of japan.
it is a sustainable process which allows more flexible forms to be produced, while keeping waste to a minimum.


the lamp's supporting structure is made from curved beech wood
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the lampshade symbolizes the image of clouds diffusing the light
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'branch' by takashi kirimoto
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kirimoto has also designed 'branch' for the company. the modular shelving unit is made of lacquered Doluflex®,
a currogated aluminium sheeting that is machined by a cold forming system. the sheet is adhered between
two plain layers which results in a stable, stiff, but lightweight material that can be bent and shaped into
different components. multiple parts of 'branch' can be combined to make different sized units.


stacked units
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the supporting braces mimic branches of a tree
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'tra' by tomoko azumi
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for the new line, tomoko azumi presents her 'tra' coatstand. lightweight, it uses the steambending technique
to retain the shape of the structure's elements. the product is confined to a slimbox, so that when one opens the package,
they will enjoy the pop-up action that occurs. 'tra' uses minimal material and has reduced weight for transportation
to lessen envrionmental impact.


the woven structure of the stand
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can also be a sculptural object within the home
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