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Neko Goten Menara Kucing by Hitomi Otake

Neko Goten Menara Kucing by Hitomi Otake is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Perawatan Hewan Peliharaan, Mainan, Perlengkapan dan Produk untuk Hewan Competition Category.


PerakPerawatan Hewan· 2021

Neko Goten Menara Kucing

by Hitomi Otake

Client: Design:DESIGN Iris Co., Ltd. /Client:FURUSAKI Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Perawatan Hewan Category

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The Design

About Neko Goten Menara Kucing

Neko Goten adalah menara kucing yang dirancang menyerupai furnitur kelas atas. Strukturnya terbuat dari kayu ek dan kayu cedar dari Prefektur Fukui di Jepang serta difinishing secara manual oleh para perajin furnitur. Neko Goten memiliki lebar 2200 mm, kedalaman 600 mm, dan tinggi 1800 mm. Desainnya memadukan tangga, papan cakar, hemisfer bening, roller, tempat berlindung berbentuk bola, area makan dengan penyimpanan, serta area tidur. Area bermain yang ringkas ini cocok untuk rumah sewa, kafe kucing, dan klinik yang tidak memungkinkan dilakukan renovasi khusus untuk kucing.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Neko Goten Menara Kucing adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas atas yang indah dan mengesankan. Pemenang Perak adalah karya yang sangat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan keahlian, bakat, dan ketajaman luar biasa para desainernya. Neko Goten Menara Kucing diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, etalase keahlian, sangat profesional, dan sangat inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini adalah penemuan yang sangat menonjol dan dikagumi yang bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. Neko Goten Menara Kucing adalah kreasi yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif, dan memercikkan keheranan dan kekaguman.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
It is a very luxurious cat tower that your cat can play with safely.
It has been designed with a comfortable environment for cats to live in, and the look and feel of the interior and the gravity of the interior are carefully considered to please the cat as well as the owner.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 2200mm x Depth 600mm x Height 1800mm
Tags
Cat Furniture, Cat Tower, Cat Design, Pet Furniture, Pet Design, Cats, Wooden Furniture, Japanese Furniture, Japanese Crafts, Japanese Design
Production Technology
"Neko Goten" is a product that makes use of wood from Fukui Prefecture and the skills of furniture craftsmen. It is made of oak and cedar wood and finished by hand by craftsmen.
Design Challenge
It was developed for use in rental houses, cat cafes and veterinary clinics where home renovation for cats is not possible, but its large size and various functions make it difficult to fit into Japanese homes.
It is difficult to assemble and deliver, so it is necessary to consider packaging and delivery methods such as shipping to overseas locations.
Research
It's a design that has been researched and researched to ensure that cats feel comfortable playing in the "Neko Goten", with a variety of opinions taken into account, including the habits of cats, the environment surrounding cats, and what people who own cats are looking for in a cat owner.
Inspiration
"Neko Goten" is a new product developed in cooperation with FURUSAKI Co., Ltd. This is a new product development project using wood and craftsmanship from Fukui Prefecture. "Neko Goten" is a cat tower that resembles high-end furniture where cats can play safely. It is a compact cat play area that can be placed in a Japanese rental house or cat cafe. It is a gem made on the basis of understanding the behavior of cats and was designed with attention to detail.
Project Duration
The project will begin in Tokyo in January 2020, with completion in June 2020 and a Japanese crowdfunding launch in July 2020.
Operation Flow
This product has a staircase on the left side with a hole in the ground and a clawing board next to the staircase. The cat can relax in the clear hemisphere above it.
In the middle, the cat runs on a roller, and the upper sphere is the cat's home.
The lower part on the right side is the cat's food area, where he can store his plates and food. Above that is the cat's bed area. This is a play area for the cat that can be climbed up the stairs above it or played on the catwalk.
Team Members
Designer:Hitomi Otake
CG Perspective:Yasuhiro Tanaka
Image Credits
Photo:FURUSAKI Co., Ltd.

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