Where Design Finds Its Place

The world of contemporary design has been enriched by the recent collaboration between Oki Sato, founder of Nendo, and Tjeerd te Dorsthorst, who together have given form to Soft Brick, an inventive seating collection that quietly dismantles the conventions of traditional furniture. The project is built around prismatic cushions whose singular architecture and finishes allow for modular assembly in virtually unlimited configurations — from an intimate armchair to an expansive sofa that adapts to any space or need.

Oki Sato and Tjeerd te Dorsthorst sign Soft Brick© Akihiro Yoshida

The possibilities are as varied as the user’s imagination — a quality that adds immeasurable value to the proposition. While the absence of anchoring elements might raise questions about stability, Sato’s experience and ingenuity invite complete confidence in this disruptive creation. The finishes, meticulously executed, evoke the aesthetic of a brick wall, fusing art and function with rare elegance.

Oki Sato and Tjeerd te Dorsthorst sign Soft Brick© Akihiro Yoshida

Soft Brick is, without question, a testament to design’s transformative potential. It captures the essence of the modular and the dynamic, while fundamentally challenging our expectations of what a cushion can be. A celebration of creativity and an ode to versatility, this collection emerges as an icon of contemporary design — inviting us to reimagine comfort itself.

Oki Sato and Tjeerd te Dorsthorst sign Soft Brick© Akihiro Yoshida