Hana-arashi, meaning “petals of sakura flowers dancing in the wind,” is a remarkable series of Objets d’arts born from Paola Lenti and Nendo’s shared commitment to sustainable design. Production remnants of Paola Lenti signature Maris fabric are delicately rolled and seamlessly welded, transforming into three-dimensional pieces inspired by samurai armor. This meticulous, handcrafted process breathes new life into repurposed materials, resulting in suspension and floor lamps, armchairs, poufs, and baskets, each carrying a story of innovation and artistry.
Hana-arashi by Nendo
Hana-arashi is the family of furnishings and complements born from the collaboration of Paola Lenti with Nendo.
A Symphony of Signs, Colours, and Emotions
Hana-arashi collection by Nendo x Paola Lenti
Japanese design visionary Oki Sato, known as Nendo brings his groundbreaking collaboration for Paola Lenti to the highly anticipated debut of Robina Benson SoHo Design House.
Exhibit
Date: February 21 – May 4 2025
Location: 428 Broome St, NY 10013
Phone: 323.591.0888
Email: robina@robinabensonsoho.com
Instagram: @robinabensonsoho
‘CULTURED’ Welcomes Nendo’s Dreamlike Furniture Exhibition to Robina Benson’s New SoHo Studio
The debut exhibition unveils a striking fusion of Japanese artistry and Italian craftsmanship.
If you walked through SoHo last week, you might have caught a tantalizing image out of the corner of your eye: beyond a large window, cascades of blue-hued fabric drifted from the ceiling, evoking the ephemeral dance of Sakura petals in the wind.
“Exploring the connection between nature and humanity is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture”
Oki Sato - NendoDesigner
“To explore collaborations with designers boasting diverse aesthetics, distinct from those of the Campana Brothers, with whom we initiated the Mottainai project’s first chapter. Thus, we engaged with Nendo studio.”
Paola LentiDesigner