The collaboration between POJ Studio and Norm Architects is founded on a shared reverence for craftsmanship, natural materials, and the quiet power of simple, meaningful design.
Rooted in the Japanese ethos of care and balance, POJ Studio’s mission is to sustain traditional techniques and support local craftspeople using materials abundant in Japan’s forests. Norm Architects, deeply attuned to the values of Japanese design and its harmonious relationship with nature, found a natural kinship in this vision.
Together, the two studios set out to create objects that transcend function – pieces that tell stories of cultural exchange, thoughtful making, and enduring quality. The first result of this partnership, the POJ Stool, embodies these shared ideals: a humble yet deeply symbolic piece that bridges Japanese and Scandinavian sensibilities.
This collaboration marks the beginning of a growing collection – one that celebrates the beauty of restraint, the wisdom of tradition, and the dialogue between two cultures devoted to design with purpose and soul.
