【Background】

The "YADORIGI PROJECT" is a public-private partnership centered around Morioka’s shopping districts, aimed at discovering the city’s multifaceted charm while promoting the appeal of locally harvested timber. Continuing this initiative in 2025, NoMaDoS designed original structural furniture using local wood tailored specifically for Morioka’s commercial streets.

People gather around the furniture, and the furniture enfolds the people. Our design gives physical form to the sense of place created by this reciprocal interaction. Throughout the planning process, we conducted interviews with local merchants, hosted community workshops, and distributed surveys to thoroughly understand local needs. After extensive consultations regarding production quantity, forms, and event assembly methods, the furniture was brought to life.

【Highlight】

・Harmony with the Streetscape: The design incorporates motifs from the traditional shopping district, respecting the historical townscape while generating fresh, vibrant urban scenes.

・Modular & Mobile Structure: Components are designed for easy disassembly, ensuring effortless assembly, storage, and relocation during events.

【Project Overview】

Location: Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture

Project Name: FY2025 Downtown Commercial Revitalisation Project Utilising Locally Sourced Timber (Contractor: Homesick Design LLC)

Primary Material: Solid Cedar

Design Scope: Outdoor Furniture (Triangle Table / Tunnel Board, Fish Mini-Table)

【Project Team】

Design: NoMaDoS / Kana Akamatsu, Hikaru Chiba

Construction: Iwaizawa Komusho Co., Ltd.