Kimono Chair from Onur Ozkaya, exploring the performative qualities of traditional Kimono and finally re-applying its qualities to an armchair furniture prototype to test its possible spatial outcomes.
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Soft rounded armchair body takes an architectural dimension while covering the user’s body with its form. The material combination and lightweight properties are enhancing the space around it while offering a traditional comfortable seating options and rocking features due to its geometry. Finally, Kimono Chair proposing a double layer surface, pleated dark leather outside and a single surface fabric inside to differentiate its possible function while maintaining sculptural and structural qualities.
The project won the grand prix award at Tokyo Designers Week 2014.
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