kim min hyuk reimagines korean custom with saero
Kim Min Hyuk’s Saero Collection from Osori Studio is an summary and trendy reinterpretation of tradition and heritage within the type of a sculptural partition and desk. Reviving the essence of the normal Korean furnishings, Saero breathes new life into outdated designs via the ingenious use of latest supplies similar to aluminum profiles and bioplastics alongside 3D printing. Departing from tried and examined approaches, the byeongpung – a display screen that often blocks the wind, hides objects or stands as an ornamental addition to any room – is right here reimagined as a sublime centerpiece harking back to historic Orientalist work.
all photographs courtesy of Kim Min Hyuk
3D printed aluminum elements form the elegant furnishings collection
Predominantly utilized in automation machines, aluminum profiles are utilized by furnishings designer Kim Min Hyuk for his or her gentle and durable form, very appropriate for meeting. Intriguingly, the cross-sectional patterns shaped in Saero throughout extrusion bear a hanging resemblance to conventional Korean motifs in summary expressions. These, when replicated all through the design, lend a timeless aesthetic to the ensuing furnishings. As well as, the rail-equipped aluminum profile accommodates 3D-printed items of oriental work for an ideal match, culminating within the meeting of contemporary supplies into a sublime, three-dimensional tableau.
Osori Studio’s Kim Min Hyuk reveals Saero
a contemporary reinterpretation of tradition and heritage within the type of a room divider and a sculptural desk
The cross-sectional patterns shaped on the Saero throughout extrusion bear a resemblance to conventional Korean motifs
aluminum profiles, bioplastic and 3D printing breathe new life into conventional Korean design