TSUMIKI: Japanese LEGO Story
Architect Kengo Kuma has designed simple triangle shaped called "TSUMIKI". They can be combined according to your imagination.
TSUMIKIOriginal Source: moretrees
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Inspired by the silhouette of coniferous trees, its simple triangular shape allows itself to be not only a toy encouraging children to develop their flexible creativity but a small star-shaped objetct art and a superb decoration on walls.
more trees forest Morotsuka MiyazakiMore Trees
TSUMIKI by Kengo Kuma and © J.C.CarbonneOriginal Source: moretrees
Designer: Architect Kengo Kuma
Kengo Kuma directs the design of the main venue of the Tokyo Olympics. He was a born builder of Tsumiki, and played with it on his own all the time in childhood. He says Tsumiki played a big role in his life, which af fected his career as an architect.
TSUMIKIOriginal Source: moretrees
Morotsuka Village in Miyazaki Prefecture
more trees forest Morotsuka MiyazakiOriginal Source: moretrees
The More Trees’ forest
TSUMIKIOriginal Source: moretrees
In this project, we chose cedar trees grown in Morotsuka Village in Miyazaki Prefecture, where the More Trees’ forest is, which is certified under an international proof FSC® set for sustainable forest management.
TSUMIKI by ©Shohei KaiOriginal Source: moretrees
Artisan
Precisely designed TSUMIKI’s form requires delicate and accurate production which means it cannot be manufactured by machinery. You can feel both the warmth of the wood and of the handicraft from each piece carefully made by the hands of skilled artisans.
TSUMIKI by ©Shohei KaiOriginal Source: moretrees
TSUMIKI by ©Shohei KaiOriginal Source: moretrees
Collaborating with locals in not only procurement but also processing by artisans, we aim to contribute to the sustainable development of both the forests and neighboring local communities.
TSUMIKIOriginal Source: moretrees
At every event and workshop in Japan and other countries, we see children get excited and play with TSUMIKI.
The experience will become their childhood memories with warmth of wood as same as for Kuma used to play with building blocks in his childhood.
TSUMIKI, which was Kuma’s origin of architect, reminds us of our relationship with forests. It resonates with our organization theme “connecting cities and forests” and will be passed on to the next generation.
“Connect cities and forests” More Trees
Surroundings and situations of forests are varied in countries and areas. Japan is a rich forested country, and it is critical to thin woods appropriately and utilize them to keep the forests in healthy conditions.
With keyword “Connect urban city and forest”, we have engaged in activities, one of which is development of product with Japanese timbers.
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