Kawadoko
Kawadoko Bench by Shih An Ko is a winner of the 2021 Bronze A' Design Award in Furniture Design.
Kawadoko is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a much prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness.
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The concept of the design comes from Kawadoko, which are platforms built over the river in Japan during the summer, where people could cool down by the running river. Like Kawadoko, this bench aims to provide a relaxing atmosphere, bringing coolness into daily life. Components of this bench are inspired by the traditional wooden architecture. The long gaps between the seat create a cool and well-ventilated sitting experience, and users can easily sit cross-legged or even lie down to rest.
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Kawadoko by Shih An Ko
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Bench
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Furniture Design Award Winner in 2021.
Bronze Winner
Kawadoko Bench
Kawadoko is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a much prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Kawadoko is expected to be a highly-regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Kawadoko splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
Winner Designer
Shih An Ko
Shih An Ko, born in 1998, Taiwan, is majored in architecture design, and is taking a temporary leave delving into traditional craftsmanship and furniture making. Most of his design, which are made of natural materials, aim to emphasize the beauty of nature, bringing daily life closer to nature.
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Chieh Nan Ko Architects
Founded by Chieh Nan Ko in 2001, the firm roots in Taiwan with years of cooperation experience with renowned local construction companies. The firm specializes in elegant and functional solutions. The main business includes hotels, office buildings, and luxury residences in various scale.
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