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Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

Bench Between Pillars by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

Japanese firm Ryuji Nakamura Architects installed these vinyl hammocks in a department store in Tokyo.

Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

The hammocks are suspended from the structural ceiling of an empty space.

Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

Here's some more from the architects:


Concept

This chair has shape that the ceiling has hung down, and exists like the middle of furniture and construction.

Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

Please sit decisively though it might not be seen the one to sit seemingly.

Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

I think that this chair begins to appear sitting, stands by the space, appears, and invents various experiences and scenes.

Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

Data

Title : Bench Between Pillars
Function : sheeting space

Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

Site : Ikebukuro Seibu Department Stores 7F, 1-28-1, Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-8569, Japan
Area : 10.53m2

Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

Material : vinyl sheet t2.0mm(Tajima permaleum plane4060)
Completion : 24th June 2010

Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

Client:  Sogo & Seibu.,Ltd.
Total direction:  Sogo & Seibu.,Ltd. Construction Management Room
Director:  Masaaki Hiromura

Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

Design : Ryuji Nakamura Architects, charge/Ryuji Nakamura, Makiko Wakaki
Photo : Ryuji Nakamura Architects

Seibu by Ryuji Nakamura Architects

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