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Air Vase by Torafu Architects
Torafu Architects of Tokyo, Japan have designed a paper container that can be stretched into a vase, plate or bowl.
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Called Air Vase, the product comes as a flat disc with perforations that allow the user to pull up each side into the preferred shape.
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The paper is a different colour on each side so the vases appear to change colour when viewed from various angles.
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Watch a movie about the project here.
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Nike Air Force 1 Store (November 2007)
Boolean interior (November 2007)
House in Yokohama (November 2007)
Photographs are by Satomi Tomita.
Here is some more information from the designers:
Air vase
This is a paper bowl that enfolds air. You can freely change its shape by molding it into a dish, a small bowl or a vase according to the intended usage.
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The thin and lightweight paper gives strength and resistance to the bowl and allows it to be folded compactly when not in use.
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This intriguing bowl will catch your eye as the colors on each side of the paper create a different impression every time you look at it.
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Caution: Refrain from pulling too hard on paper to avoid deformation and/or tearing. Keep away from water, dampness or moisture.
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Instructions: Holding the center in place with one hand, gradually lift rim all around.
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Stretch wall further while holding vessel from the bottom to make a bowl or adjust to desired shape.
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Principal use: Paper product
Manufacture: Kami no Kousakujo
Design Period: 2009.10-2009.12
Construction Period: 2009.12-2010.01
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Duration: 2010.01.29-2010.02.21
Designed by Torafu Architects
Manufactured by Kami No Kousakujo
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Dimensions - Package Size: 200 x 200mm / Bowl Diameter: 193mm
Materials - Core: IllumiColor / Package: PP / Cardboard: HSK Ivory
Color: Yellow, Blue
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