KOBO Low Sofa
by Ishinomaki
A redesign of the KOBO SOFA, which was originally made for a shared office space in Ishinomaki after the Great East Japan Earthquake. The redesign takes into account more casual uses, such as the desire to sprawl out or lean back. Its low proportions are suitable for a variety of spaces.
震災後、石巻のシェアオフィス用に設計したソファを「座る、寝そべる、寄りかかる」ことを考えてリデザインしました。よりカジュアルな使い方を提案した家具で、低いプロポーションは空間にもフィットします。
This product is part of the Made In Local collaboration. Each piece is made of specially selected wood to create an expression of the product that is unique to the geography of the region.
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KEIJI ASHIZAWA
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 scales, 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.
株式会社芦沢啓治建築設計事務所代表取締役。1996年横浜国立大学建築学科卒業後、architecture WORKSHOP、super robotを経て、2005年に芦沢啓治建築設計事務所設立。正直なデザインを心がけ、建築からプロダクト、家具のデザインまで幅広く活動を展開する。主な受賞にグッドデザイン賞（NOKI）、日本インテリアデザイナー協会賞（PARABOLA LIGHT）、National Architecture Awards: IN AUSTRALIAなど。
MADE IN LOCAL
This product is part of the Made In Local collaboration. Each piece is made of specially selected wood to create an expression of the product that is unique to the geography of the region.
Width = 1980mm
Depth = 890mm
Height = 620mm (Seat = 380mm)
- This product is a Made-To-Order item.
- Please expect an estimated lead time of 5 weeks from order confirmation.
- Product is delivered pre-assembled.
- Product is delivered in an “AS-IS” state. All markings and coloration of the wood are considered natural characteristics of the wood, and not considered defects.
- Made-To-Order products are not eligible for return, exchange, or store credit.
- For more details, kindly enquire at enquiries@kernelfurniture.com