V-SERIES, 2024 — Kyoto
The V-Project developed through an ongoing investigation into modular construction and the balance between local and global production, using the benefits of both mass production and local adaptation. At its core is the possibility for a design to remain open to change over time. The structure is built from a small set of engineered components that allow materials and details to shift while maintaining a clear underlying logic. The chair is now also compatible with the OpenStructures (OS) system, a shared framework based on common dimensions and reversible connections. Rather than defining a single finished object, OpenStructures proposes a way of working in which parts can circulate between projects, adapt to local conditions, and evolve through different hands. By fitting within this system, the chair connects to a broader network of compatible components and possibilities. The design exists as a stable yet flexible framework. Precision is concentrated in a few structural elements, while surrounding parts can be interpreted differently depending on context, production methods, or available materials. The chair is fully flat-packable and can be easily assembled on location, reducing shipping volume and allowing production and assembly to happen closer to where it is used. What emerges is not a fixed object, but a structure that can continue to change, shaped by use, collaboration, and time.
