Shinjae Kim
Interior Design MA
Royal College of Art
Specialisms: Interior Design / Industrial Design / Furniture
Location: London, United Kingdom
Shinjae Kim
First Name: Shinjae
Last Name: Kim
Specialisms: Interior Design / Industrial Design / Furniture
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My Location: London, United Kingdom
University / College: Royal College of Art
Course / Program Title: Interior Design MA
About
Shinjae Kim is a multidisciplinary Korean designer who creates a wide range of objects, furniture, lighting, and graphic elements. By breaking down the boundaries between different design fields and exploring the interactions among them, he continuously seeks to produce rich and innovative design outcomes. His design philosophy centers on harmonizing the aesthetics and narrative of interior spaces through objects and graphic elements. This approach stems from a profound exploration of how various design components interact within a space to generate new value. His work is characterized by a commitment to combining craftsmanship and sustainability, consistently striving for harmony and innovation in materiality through his diverse creations.
Many areas in London are undergoing continuous redevelopment. Notably, 16 Blossom Street near Spitalfields has seen clashes and protests due to local development. Despite this, most buildings have been redeveloped, leading to the destruction and replacement of numerous historical artifacts and materials. In response to this ongoing loss, the London Material Centre was conceived to protect and preserve these disappearing materials and objects. The London Material Centre is a material library dedicated to sustaining and preserving historic materials and designs from both the modern and contemporary eras. Located at 16 Blossom Street, a site with deep historical roots, the center serves as a space to conserve architectural heritage and material history. Furnitures of the Material Centre features reuse elements, such as Victorian-era cast iron drainpipes and brackets, while the flooring incorporates iron tiles from factories dating back to the Industrial Revolution. This thoughtful blend of historic and reclaimed materials helps preserve and highlight the rich history of these often overlooked and replaced materials.
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