KEIJI ASHIZAWA DESIGN

The ISHINOMAKI BENCH was originally conceived for a public outdoor cinema and first produced through a workshop led by Ishinomaki Laboratory in collaboration with students from Ishinomaki Technical High School. Later, in partnership with Herman Miller, 25 pieces were built together with residents living in temporary housing in the Ishinomaki area. In collaboration with Karimoku Furniture, we revisited the ISHINOMAKI BENCH years after its original release. Rather than reproducing the drawings as they were, we refined its proportions and thickness using solid hardwood. The result is a renewed bench with a slimmer, more refined presence, while preserving the spirit of the original.