{"product_id":"ishinomaki-laboratory-by-keiji-ashizawa-9781948765817","title":"Ishinomaki Laboratory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a time when environmental awareness is becoming increasingly important, the post-disaster and DIY-oriented philosophy of \u003cem\u003eIshinomaki Laboratory\u003c\/em\u003e reflects the changing paradigms in furniture design today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIshinomaki Laboratory\u003c\/em\u003e was born in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Initiated by the architect Keiji Ashizawa, it was originally conceived as a community workshop intended to assist residents affected by the disaster in rebuilding furniture using the materials at hand. Along with running DIY workshops, \u003cem\u003eIshinomaki Laboratory\u003c\/em\u003e also participated in restoring local shops, and the relevance and appeal of these well-designed yet low-tech products quickly resonated with people around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cem\u003eIshinomaki Laboratory\u003c\/em\u003e has established itself as a prominent figure in contemporary design, with some pieces being considered classics of contemporary Japanese design. This book marks 10 years of prolific activities, providing an insight into the history of the brand, the products, and many collaborations with established designers and partners worldwide that are shaping this ongoing experiment. Above all, it provides a tangible demonstration of possible solutions for rethinking furniture design from environmental imperatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596687261932,"sku":"9781948765817","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/051af4291572b773786891271dde6bc4.jpg?v=1777939792","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/ishinomaki-laboratory-by-keiji-ashizawa-9781948765817","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}