seoul-based MISC studio introduces an integrated object, combining performance and design to invite the viewers to be immersed in the furniture. ‘living performance project’ focuses on the relations formed by the sight of accumulated perceptual experiences and the object where the sight reaches. the project encompasses the representation of emotions infused in the MISC furniture by modern dance.

 

 

the movement of a dancer is developed based on inspirational dynamics derived from the unused product. it emerges as an aesthetic object whereby the furniture produces a cognitive realm of physical remains. MISC studio envisions embracing a diverse approach towards the concept and function of the object. dance performance highlights the modernistic aesthetic of korean furniture collection all images courtesy of MISC studio

MISC dance performance highlights modernistic aesthetic of korean furniture collection

 

 

‘klassiker’ is developed based on a modernistic perspective and takes shape as a lounge chair inspired by the structure and concept of korean traditional a-frame carrier, known as ji-gae.  the chair is designed to effectively support weight even with a simple system. meanwhile, the tension of the extended front and rear legs and the stability of oval-shaped wooden support create an elaborate balance in design.MISC dance performance highlights modernistic aesthetic of korean furniture collectionMISC dance performance highlights modernistic aesthetic of korean furniture collectionMISC dance performance highlights modernistic aesthetic of korean furniture collectionMISC dance performance highlights modernistic aesthetic of korean furniture collection dance performance highlights the modernistic aesthetic of korean furniture collectionMISC dance performance highlights modernistic aesthetic of korean furniture collectionkorean A-frame ‘ji-gea’— ji-gae is a traditional korean carrier used to efficiently transport heavy objects through weight distribution

 

 

 

 

‘seoulban’ takes form as a side table that embodies the reinterpretation of an emblematic dining table in korean culture from 37 A.D. until today. inspired by susunjeondo, an old map that portrays hanyang (old seoul) during the joseon dynasty period, seoulban reflects a modernized dining table and periodical linkage to traditional furniture. a heavy wooden top that is 6cm in thickness represents the boundary of seoul in a squared shape with curved edges. meanwhile, the molding details around the table signify eight castle gates that surrounded seoul.

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dance performance highlights the modernistic aesthetic of korean furniture collectiondance performance highlights the modernistic aesthetic of korean furniture collectionkim jeong-ho’s “suseonjeondo”(1840) — susunjeondo is an old map that portrays hanyang (old seoul)

 

 

 

 

 

project info:

 

name: MISC: living performance project / klassiker chair & seoulban

designers: MISC studio

 

 

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edited by: christina petridou | designboom