south korea based kim keunsoo fuses wood and plastic in 'embrace' furniture series

kim keunsoo has created the ’embrace series’ to articulate the relationship between man and nature. the south korean based designer has used both natural and man-made materials to create the simple yet striking furniture collection, which comprises of chair and table design.

all images courtesy of kim keunsoo 

the embrace series by keunsoo uses dark-stained timber to represent the element of nature. the wood is formed into simple, solid shapes that create seats and a small table. the rounded plastic form which the wooden component is positioned on, aims to symbolize the artificial concept of the design. the materials come together, or ’embrace’ each other, to express the two different worlds accepting one another. the contrasts in color, shape and materials combine to establish a harmonious relationship between man and nature.

project info:

project name: ‘the embrace series’

designer: kim keunsoo

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom