The article highlights the significance of butterfly joints, or nabi-jangbu, in traditional Korean architecture, emphasizing their role as essential yet discreet connectors in wooden structures. Designer Jin Kim of studio JAYUJAJE creatively reinterprets this element in the Bugak stool, making it both a structural anchor and a visual centerpiece. The stool's minimalist design disguises a practical feature—a concealed shelf activated by pressing the butterfly joint, adding interaction to its elegance. Kim's innovative approach brings attention to an overlooked aspect of craftsmanship, creating a dialogue between tradition and modernity.
Butterfly joints, known as nabi-jangbu in Korean architecture, are often hidden in traditional wooden structures. Designer Jin Kim elevates their status with the Bugak stool.
The Bugak stool is a revolutionary design that showcases butterfly joints as a structural and aesthetic focal point, transforming a functional connector into an interactive piece.
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