TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Material Development & Furniture
Tatami mats, which have been used in Japanese living environment for centuries, are made from plants that are fragrant and have the ability to adjust humidity and reduce odors. The "TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT" is a project that re-embed Tatami into modern life using 3D printing technology. We designed furniture from a material made of recycled tatami with biodegradable plastic. We will continue to appeal the beauty of tatami to the next generation.
iF Gold Statement
Highly adaptable, durable, and fully plant-based, Tatami mats represent the essence of sustainable furniture. Unfortunately, nearly half of the material used in production ends up as waste. This concept mixes recycled tatami with biodegradable plastic and uses 3D printing to produce a range of useful and decorative home products. Artisanal design enters the future – made in Japan!
Client / ManufacturerDesign
HONOKA
Tokyo, JPExtraBold inc & IKEHIKO CORPORATION CO., LTD
Tokyo & Fukuoka, JPHONOKA
Tokyo, JPShoichi Yokoyama, Shinnosuke Harada, James Kaoru Bury, Moritaka Tochigi, Ryo Suzuki, Kazuki FujiwaraDate of Launch
after 2024
Development Time
up to 6 Month
Target Regions
Africa, Asia, Australia / Oceania, Europe, North America, South America
Target Groups
Consumers / Users