Where Craft Meets Architecture

A piece of Link Collective in the newly opened Furniture House No. 1

Nestled in the forests of Lake Yamanaka, Furniture House No.1 isn’t just a place to stay, it’s architecture you can truly experience.

Designed in the 1990s by Shigeru Ban, an architect who would later gain worldwide recognition, this unique house turns furniture into walls, roof, and structure itself. Step inside and discover how light, wind, and sound quietly flow through the space, creating harmony between design, people, and nature.

Inside Furniture House No.1, our textiles and handcrafted pieces become part of the story the space tells.Sashiko cushion covers and coasters by Kenichi Ohazama, one of the last remaining sashiko artisans in Japan, bring centuries of tradition into dialogue with the modernist lines of the legendary Ny Chair by Takeshi Nii. The fine, geometric stitches of sashiko, once born in the snowy landscapes of northern Japan, echo the quiet rhythms of light, air, and sound that flow through the house. 

Sashiko Cushion Cover 
Sashiko Coaster 

Alongside this, our Profile and Contour furoshiki by Jonathan Lawes is displayed with our elegant hinoki wood hanging poles. With its uplifting color palette and balanced composition, the design resonates with the house’s spirit, where simplicity and structure create space for harmony between design, people, and nature. 

Profile Furoshiki
Hinoki haniging pole

“The design focuses on strong geometric shape and pattern and derives directly from my hand printed artworks. Manipulating the initial design digitally I was able to utilise strong colours to create a commanding colour palette. ” — Jonathan Lawes

Styled at Furniture House No.1, our  Sashiko collections and Jonathan Lawes furoshiki are still available on our website. How would you style it?

Text by Katarina Mladenovicova
Photo by Martin Holtkamp
Reservation except winter time : Furniture House No.1 or contact to info@thelinkcollective.com