"The name Paper Log derives from the roll's structural similarity to a tree trunk, with its circular marbling resembling growth rings-a suggestion of the passing of time in both a plant's life and the pleating process. After being fed through the machine, the rolls are also used to easily transport the pleated pieces."
"Ensamble Studio crafted ethereal pieces that looked like a cross between clothing and sculpture by peeling sheets from the Paper Log, then treating them with hardening agents. The in-house team, meanwhile, devised prototypes of furniture, such as a marble-like block that served as a display table and was complemented by a Corbusier-like armchair."
"They accomplished these marvels by soaking the paper in wax, painting it with glue, or tying it into bundles. Long, log-like benches revealed their knotty ends, as if the paper log were channeling its former, tree-like state."
The Paper Log: Shell and Core installation at Milan Design Week showcases a collaboration between Satoshi Kondo and Ensamble Studio, transforming compressed paper rolls used in Issey Miyake's pleating process into furniture and art. The paper rolls, which protect fabric during pleating and resemble tree trunks with circular marbling like growth rings, become the foundation for diverse creations. Ensamble Studio peels sheets and treats them with hardening agents to create ethereal sculptural pieces. The in-house team develops furniture prototypes including marble-like display tables, Corbusier-inspired armchairs, and log-like benches by soaking paper in wax, applying glue, and bundling materials. This sustainable approach repurposes a fashion byproduct into functional and artistic installations.
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