schemata architecture office: flat project

earlier, in june this year, japanese architecture studio schemata poured color epoxy
on the top board of school desks which were used in elementary schools. the now 'flat'
desks were before uneven due to time deterioration or scribbling. although the school
desks all have the same shape, they gradually gain individual character through the personal
items of the pupil, like a school bag or a hat. however, in this project, the individuality of
the desks is regenerated through colors, thanks to the craftsmanship and expertise
of nakamura shuhei. he reset the the unevenness to 'flat' with translucent color epoxy.
deep points are mirrored by dense colors and shallow points by more transparent shades.
this project is part of the 'flatproject' series.

'flat' desks

'flat' desks

'flat' desks

currently schemata is displaying their 'flat' project series in an exhibition at happa gallery, tokyo.
new additions include 'flat' tables.

'flat' table

detail


detail of tabletop


the transparent epoxy resin creates a reflective surface

detail

'flat' series tables, covered with different color resin

'flat' series tables, covered with different color resin
we featured the first in the 'flat project' series in january this year. view it here.
But the downside is that the design shows zero regard for the environment with the use of resin. No chance recycling the desk after this.
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