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Living & Space Outdoor Market Ready Shortlisted 2025

Kumo Modular Sofa

Atelier Nara · Tokyo · 2025

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A modular folding chair system made from post-industrial recycled aluminium, designed for compact urban outdoor spaces — balconies, terraces, co-living areas.

ORIGINALITY & INNOVATION

Patented locking mechanism allowing full fold in 4 seconds without tools. 40% material reduction vs comparable solutions, same structural resistance certified EN 581. The aluminium extrusion profile is custom-designed to eliminate additional fasteners.

TARGET MARKET & AUDIENCE

Urban dwellers with limited outdoor space seeking quality furniture with minimal footprint. B2C via design retailers and B2B via hospitality and co-living operators. Currently distributed across 12 countries through 40 specialist retailers. Retail price €340–€480.

SUSTAINABILITY

100% post-industrial recycled aluminium (EN AW-6060 alloy). No surface treatments — anodised finish eliminates paint or coating waste. Fully disassemblable with a single tool for end-of-life recycling. Packaging uses 100% recycled cardboard, no single-use plastics.

AI USAGE
Brainstorming only

AI used for early ideation phase only. All technical development, CAD and engineering done without AI tools.

EXTERNAL LINK studiobrance.com/fold-chair →

AUTHOR

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Atelier Nara

Tokyo

PROJECT DETAILS

Year 2025
Track Market Ready
Category Living & Space
Participant Independent designer
Edition IFB Award 2025
AI usage Brainstorming only
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