
<p>Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has become recognized for socially conscious projects involving the innovative use of materials such as paper tubes. To create the 10-Unit System, Ban applied modular design and recyclable materials. Similar to his paper-tube constructions, Ban developed a system of identical parts that can be arranged in multiple configurations. A range of pieces—including a chair, a table, and a bench—can be created through the simple L-shaped component made from a paper-plastic composite. The furniture is easy to assemble and disassemble, providing maximum flexibility for the user.</p>
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- Year
- 2009
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Shigeru Ban
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Shigeru Ban
Shigeru Ban (Japanese, born 1957)
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- Shigeru Ban
- Year
- 2009
- Watts ID
- WW-2009-139964
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- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
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