Human life constantly shifts between focus and rest. DAY 2 NIGHT embodies this duality in a single adaptive chair, enabling a transition from day to night through a deliberate change in orientation and posture.
A continuous structure lets the user move intuitively between positions. Rather than relying on complex mechanisms, the chair responds directly to the body, redefining it as both a functional tool and a space for recovery.
In Work Mode, the chair provides stable ergonomic support for focused activity. To enter Lounge Mode, the user reorients the chair and reclines, actively shifting posture, balance, and spatial experience. This transition is not automatic, but intentional—transforming the act of sitting into a conscious movement between states.
The cantilevered frame ensures both flexibility and structural stability, while eco-conscious materials enhance comfort and tactile quality. This integration creates a clear and intuitive relationship between the user and the object.
DAY 2 NIGHT defines a continuous interface between action and rest.
Bio Interior and environmental design student based in Incheon, South Korea. Focused on spatial thinking, product design, and the integration of form and experience.
Other prizes Honorable Mention, 60th UIA Gyeonggi Architecture Competition 2024 Participation Prize, The 38th Korea Interior Design Competition 2025 Special Prize, Space Design Award INTERNI&DECOR 2025 Excellence Prize, 2025 Incheon Architects Exhibition and Forum Prize
