Crafted from a slender plywood veneer, the manufacturing process heats the plywood and moulds it into a neat continuous curve before cooling and hardening it into a robust yet elegant form. The result, is a visually and physically lightweight chair, with an ergonomic structure that is comfortable and supportive for long periods of time.
Ideally placed around a dining table, the manufacturing process highlights the detail of the wood grain, merging natural details with a contemporary form. The Loku Range won the prestigious Design Guild Mark Award in 2016.
Shin Azumi was born in Kobe, Japan in 1965. After finishing his MA at the Royal College of Art (UK), he worked as a design unit ‘AZUMI’ for ten years. In 2005, he established his own design office ‘a studio’ in London. His activity covers product, furniture and space design and works with international clients. His works won numerous international design awards and his works were acquired by museums in many countries. He is currently a visiting professor of Osaka University of arts, Japan.
