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SiO2 CLOCK [ Scraping ]
Designed by Yuichi Nara
Diatomaceous earth is made from diatoms, a type of algae, that have accumulated on the seafloor and formed into rocks over the years. SiO2 CLOCK is made from diatomaceous earth and produced using a traditional Japanese plastering technique.
The shade of the clock’s three-dimensional shape changes every moment in natural light, allowing you to feel the passage of time. The design maximizes the material’s characteristic features and atmosphere. It is suitable as part of the interior not only of a Japanese “Wa”-style space finished with wood or plaster, but also of a modern-designed space.
(SiO2 in the clock logo is the elemental symbol for silicon dioxide, the main component of diatomaceous earth.)
Good Design Award 2024（Japan）
Scraping
Scraping is a plastering technique in which the surface of the soil is scraped off with a brush or trowel before it dries and becomes hard to create a fine, uneven surface and a natural texture.
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Specification
| Product Name | SiO2 CLOCK [ Scraping ] |
|---|---|
| Product Number | NY21-03 WH / GY |
| Size | φ285×d40mm |
| Weight | 980g |
| Material | Diatomaceous Earth |
| Type | Wall clock / Quartz |
Yuichi Nara
Born in Tokyo in 1977, Nara graduated from the Architecture Course in the Department of Construction at Yokohama National University in 1999. In 2000, he moved to Italy, where he worked at a glass studio and an architect’s office in Venice before beginning his career as a designer. In 2006, he graduated from Università Iuav di Venezia. In 2007, Nara moved to Notojima and established Noto Design Office. Drawing inspiration from local materials and time-honored techniques, he designs products that bring local resources and craftsmanship into contemporary life.
http://www.notodesign.jp/