Karimoku's Age of Wood Exhibition Explores Japanese Tree Species and Timber Aging Processes
By
Natasha Levy
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The Age of Wood exhibition, presented by furniture brand Karimoku in collaboration with design duo Christian + Jade, explores the diverse spectrum of Japanese tree species and their aging processes. Held at The Archive in Tokyo's Karimoku Research Centre, the exhibition challenges conventional perceptions of timber by showcasing how wood evolves over time. The exhibition features various wood samples, highlighting the material's transformation and the philosophical approach to understanding wood as a living material that continues to change even after being processed.
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Furniture brand Karimoku has worked with design duo Christian + Jade on an exhibition that chronicles the vast spectrum of Japanese tree species and their 'profound process of ageing'.
The Age of Wood exhibition takes place at The Archive, a vast concrete show space on the ground floor of the Karimoku Research Centre in Tokyo.
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