Create Your Only Interior with 'Tsumiki'

Simple, mountain-shaped tsumiki born from a collaboration between globally active architect Kengo Kuma and 'more trees,' a forest conservation organization led by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Kuma, who has designed many buildings using wood and supports the activities of 'more trees,' was commissioned for the design. These tsumiki, incorporating architectural elements, allow users to create their own interior objects with free-form stacking.

Kuma commented, 'By stacking these tsumiki, you can create furniture, houses, and even parks. Let's share the wondrous experience of building a world with small pieces.' The tsumiki can transform into various items by adding more pieces and stacking them. By changing the stacking method and combinations, the scale can be expanded infinitely, even to large installations.

These tsumiki offer diverse ways to enjoy them, whether displayed on a desk or bookshelf as an accent object for your interior, or used as a toy to foster children's creativity with flexible thinking.

A Project Leveraging the Resources of a Forested Nation

Japan, with approximately two-thirds of its land covered by forests, is one of the world's leading forest nations. While Japan has a history of utilizing its abundant forest resources in various aspects of daily life, timber usage has reportedly declined in recent years. Furthermore, falling timber prices due to international competition with imported wood has led to the decline of the forestry industry, resulting in Japan now relying on imports for about 70% of its timber needs. This decline in forestry has also led to an increase in unmanaged, overgrown forests.

To address this situation, 'more trees' is working to promote the effective use of domestic timber and thinning, which led to this project. For this project, they have carefully selected the material for the tsumiki, preparing wood that aligns with the project's objectives. They plan to use cedar from Morotsuka Village in Miyazaki Prefecture, which has received 'FSC Forest Certification' in recognition of its forest conservation efforts. 'FSC Forest Certification' is a global certification system aimed at the sustainable use and protection of forests, granted only to timber produced from responsibly managed forests.

Properly utilizing domestic timber not only contributes to forest conservation but also to the continuity and development of local communities. These tsumiki allow people to feel closer to Kuma's work while also benefiting forest conservation. By using products that allow urban dwellers, who live benefiting from nature's bounty, to feel the blessings of the forest, the project aims to build a connection between urban and forest areas and revitalize local regions.

The 'tsumiki,' which subtly blend into daily life and add warmth to interiors, are sure to bring a sense of warmth to the user's heart as well.

Create Your Own Interior with Domestic Cedar 'Tsumiki' Designed by World-Renowned Architect Kengo Kuma!
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