shin yamashita: land peel

'land peel'

'land peel' is a furniture developed by japanese industrial design student shin yamashita
from the kyoto institute of technology. it is a flat three piece mat set from which a table,
seat or rest can be made simply by lifting the panels. when done using, the furniture can
be discreetly tucked away.

the flexibility of the lounge floor mat makes it ideal for all leisurely activities such as
watching television, studying, lying down, or reading a book.


'land peel'


'land peel'


'land peel' top view


'land peel'


the process of folding out the land peel


different uses of the 'land peel' mat