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DESIGN DETAILS |
DESIGN NAME: S-Cube
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Stool, child chair, and step
INSPIRATION: Cardboard box with brick structure
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: S-CUBE simply took the 3mm cardboard to the next level. It inherited a regular box shape, then pushed from one side to create multifunction: a stool, a child’s seat, and steps. The sheet of cardboard is precisely cut by CNC machine and folded into polygon blocks, and turn S-CUBE into a strong yet light-weight structure. Colorful leather adds a touch of playfulness to the child’s chair.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: -
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: 2011, Taiwan
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: 60% recyclable cardboard with CNC cutting and folding technology.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 40cm (height) x 48cm (depth) x 48cm (width) x 20cm (child seat height)
TAGS: MisoSoupDesign, S-Cube
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: -
CHALLENGE: Create structural capacity with 3mm cardboard for adult weight
ADDED DATE: 2011-10-25 03:06:22
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Daisuke Nagatomo, Minnie Jan
IMAGE CREDITS: Daisuke Nagatomo & Minnie Jan, 2011.
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CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS |
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NAME: MisoSoupDesign
PROFILE: MisoSoupDesign was established in New York City in 2004, and has expanded the area of activity in Barcelona, Spain, and Tokyo, Japan. Jan and Nagatomo were the selected researchers for Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 in the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, Barcelona. They dedicate their practice on researching material property, systematic strategy, and re-evaluate functionality. Both being USGBC LEED accredited professionals, they are aware of the direct connection between environment and limited resource, and the concept of their design constantly incorporates new ideas with minimal wasted material. With the aid of digital technology, they began to apply the systematic way of thinking in furniture design, and discover the surprising moment when form meets function.
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COMMENTS |
Giulia Esposito |
Comment #324 on December 24, 2022, 12:08 pm |
I'm in awe of the creativity displayed in the S-Cube design! It's so incredible how this multi-functional piece of furniture can be used as a stool, a child's chair, and a step. It's a perfect combination of form and function and I'm sure it will be appreciated by many. I'm sure the design will be a hit with households looking for a stylish and practical addition to their living space. It's a great accomplishment and I'm sure it will be well-received. Congratulations to Daisuke Nagatomo & Minnie Jan for their award-winning furniture design!
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