W1976 mm / D880 mm (seat D660 mm) / H686 mm (seat H380 mm) (3P)
Gathered-Laminated Timber(Japanese hardwood)
Urethane coating
The KOBO SOFA, with its simple wooden frame and cushions, was originally designed for an IT company’s office that had opened in order to support reconstruction efforts after the 2011 earthquake. In Karimoku’s spin on this classic product, elements such as seating comfort and spatial considerations were redesigned. While retaining the DIY feeling of the original design, the Karimoku
version boasts a laminated solid wood frame,a lowered height, and deeper seating, making this a true craftsman’s sofa suitable for a variety of atmospheres and contexts.
Design : Keiji Ashizawa
(b. 1973) lives and works in Tokyo, Japan. After graduating from Yokohama University School of Architecture in 1995, Ashizawa spent the first ten years of his career working as both an architect and steel fabricator. The unique skills and experience gained throughout these early years, including a valued understanding of metals, continue to influence his approach to design.Keiji Ashizawa presents work of ‘honest’ design – simple yet refined, thoughtful and of a light manner – derived naturally through the process of attempting to maximise the potential of each material and its function. He excels in applying these ideas to projects of various scale, from furniture and lighting design to architecture and exhibition design.His furniture and lighting have been exhibited internationally since 2001.In 2011, Ashizawa was awarded a ‘Special Award’ by the Japan Institute of Design for his principal participation in the inception of Ishinomaki Laboratory – a DIY furniture workshop established in Ishinomaki city, Japan, after it was devastated by the tsunami triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
www.keijidesign.com
