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Partition Shelf for Yuto Hiramatsu

This furniture is the shelf which based on the Shoji that is Japanese sliding doors consisting of wooden frames and thin Japanese paper. By incorporating Japanese cultural fittings into furniture and applying Washi to more familiar stuff such as wooden frame, the delicacy of each material creates a comfortable tension and warmth in the space. Washi is pasted on the wooden frame so that you can enjoy the shadows of objects that can be seen through it or you can also enjoy by changing to the different kinds of Washi.

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Unique Properties

The materials used are soft and light cedar wood and thin and strong Japanese paper which is called Washi. Washi is pasted on the wooden frame so that you can enjoy the shadows of objects that can be seen through it or you can also enjoy by changing to the different kinds of Washi. You can also change the appearance of the shelf by creating a surface with or without Washi, or by moving the wooden frame. The unique texture or looks by using Washi produces an atmosphere that cannot be created with other materials.

Tags

Japanese Paper, Washi, Partition, Shelf, Wood, Furniture, Design

Production Technology

The wooden frame and side panels of the shelf are made of vertical grain, the top panel is made of knotty grain, and wooden dowels are used for the joint surface.

Design Challenge

Distortion caused by the expansion and contraction of the wooden frame when replacing the Washi was an issue, but we solved it by making a special mold.We tried various types of Washi that are not used for shoji screens, but most of them can be pasted and you can enjoy using different types of paper.

Project Duration

The project started in April 2019 in Japan and finished December 2021 in Japan.

Operation Flow

How to re-cover Washi 1. Remove the wooden frame from the shelf and fit it into the special mold. 2. Apply glue to the wooden frame. 3. Paste washi cut to the size of the wooden frame. 4. Spray water with a mist spray. 5. After drying, remove from the mold to finish.

Research

By using cedar wood, which is rarely used for furniture because it is soft and easily scratched, as the main material for the shelves, and by combining cedar wood with washi, we thought of the value of using cedar wood, which is abundant in Japan. We believe that by incorporating the goodness of shoji into shelves, we can create new goodness.

Inspiration

This furniture is the shelf which basde on the Shoji that is Japanese sliding doors consisting of wooden frames and thin Japanese paper. By incorporating Japanese cultural fittings into furniture and applying Washi to more familiar stuff such as wooden frame, the delicacy of each material creates a comfortable tension and warmth in the space.

Image Credits

Image #1 Designer Yuto Hiramatsu, Front view of shelf, Year 2020 Image #2 Designer Yuto Hiramatsu, Wooden frame, Washi and special formwork, Year 2020 Image #3 Designer Yuto Hiramatsu, In use (with shadow emerging), Year 2020 Image #4 Designer Yuto Hiramatsu, Washi being pasted on a wooden frame, Year 2020 Image #5 Designer Yuto Hiramatsu, Finished applying Washi paper to a wooden frame, Year 2020

Project Overview

Shade Partition Shelf has been a Bronze winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Yuto Hiramatsu was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Shade Partition Shelf.

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