We are thrilled to announce that Storaket has been shortlisted in the prestigious Architect’s Chair Competition! This international event challenges architects and designers to create unique and innovative chair designs that blend functionality with artistic expression.
Before submitting our entry, we held an internal competition within the studio, where five of our team members participated. After a thorough evaluation, we selected one outstanding project to represent Storaket on this international stage.
How does our environment engage in dialogue with our bodies, movements, and practices? And how can architecture remain open to this diversity?
Jo_int is not a rigid symbol or a fixed architectural form but an exploration of fluidity, adaptability, and versatility. Designed to reflect human uniqueness and individuality, it challenges the conventional relationship between space and our bodies, offering opportunities for personal choice, movement, and interaction.
The Jo_int is formed through the connection of J and O-shaped modules, and through this connection, a wide range of chair versions can be created. These simple yet versatile components can be combined in countless ways to provide endless possibilities for customization and adaptation. Constructed from stainless steel and repurposed textile waste, it redefines seating as a dynamic and evolving structure rather than a static object. Its minimal, modular elements allow for easy assembly and transformation, open to being deconstructed and reassembled in different configurations. This modular approach makes it easy to construct and reconfigure the seating setup by yourself, offering complete flexibility. When unneeded, the modules can be easily stored, taking up minimal space and making it an ideal solution for both small and adaptable environments.
More than a chair, Jo_int is a gesture: an open-ended system that responds to the body’s curves and individuality. It resists static categorization, embracing change, flexibility, and the ever-shifting nature of human experience.
We are truly excited to be part of such an inspiring competition, where creativity, craftsmanship, and design thinking come together. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey!
