tokyo design week 08: 'cristalina' by campana brothers

tokyo design week 08: ‘cristalina’ by campana brothersas part of the second nature exhibition held at 21, 21 the campana brothers created ‘cristalina’. curated by tokujin yoshioka the exhibition focusses on fusing nature with technology.

‘cristalina’ image © designboom

for ‘cristaliana’ the brothers used the idea of nests of birds to create a seat with branches interwoven. craftsmen worked for hours using various wood structures to create this unusual design.

sketch of ‘cristalina’

the making process

craftspeople weaving the seat

image © designboom

image © designboom

branches woven into the seat image © designboom

more: http://www.campanas.com.br

designboom interview with campana brothers