ASSEMBLY KIT 01–04
For the observant stroller the streets of Tokyo are a showroom for self-made furniture utilising ready-to-hand materials and available space in inventive ways. Inspired by these vernacular pieces, which I came across during my stay as an artist in residence at Paradise AiR in Matsudo, I developed a series of DIY furniture that can be built with standard materials available at most Japanese hardware stores. The series is assembled with stainless steel screws and revolves around a basic principle of construction that is expanded in various ways, resulting in a stool, a low bench, a tall bench, and a bookshelf.
As the production and consumption of furniture becomes increasingly globalised, I want this project to encourage urban residents to DIY furniture that is grounded in local materials and typologies.
Tale Berger Hølmebakk
Tale Berger Hølmebakk is a Norwegian furniture and product designer based in Copenhagen.
She holds a BA from The Oslo School of Architecture and Design and an MA from the Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation. She established her design studio in 2022.
She approaches design with a strong focus on material exploration. Her process-driven approach balances hands-on craftsmanship with a clear understanding of form and production methods. She is interested in how traditional techniques can be reinterpreted and integrated into contemporary design, creating a dialogue between craft and industrial production.