Contemporary bench ORIGATA

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From Japan to New York, balancing memory and innovation, ancient forms and modernity. Along this journey, Porro comes across the light pace of designer Nao Tamura, a specialist in communication and graphic design, who draws inspiration from Japanese culture for the small Origata collection. The Origata bench and console showcase a monolithic design, drawing inspiration from the art of making kimonos, the traditional Japanese garment. Similar to how kimonos are crafted from a flat, rectangular fabric that is cut in straight lines and sewn together to minimize waste, these furnishings are created from a single sheet of aluminium that is cut and assembled using screws, maximising the use of material. With its minimalist geometry and pop art influence, juxtaposing brutalist architecture and the comfort of a soft cushion, the Origata bench is a three-dimensional sculpture that plays with symmetry, balance and the expressive power of colour, offering a new vantage point on Porro’s home. Origata’s cushion is removable thanks to a textile loop which hooks it to the structure: a simple and refined detail that reflects the philosophy of the project. In its dual function, Origata is a project that combines simple gestures and aesthetic simplification, giving voice to the values shared by the designer and the brand - cultural identity, internationalism, respect for materials and a propensity for the future. For its design excellence, the Origata console, designed by Nao Tamura, has received prestigious international awards, including the Archiproducts Design Award 2024, the Interior Design Best of Year Award 2024, and theNYCxDESIGN Awards 2025 in the Residential Table category.