On the axis of Mount Fuji: Stilfibra in Kengo Kuma’s project

In the setting suspended between water and mountains of Lake Kawaguchiko, a private villa designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates takes shape: an architecture conceived as a silent gesture towards Mount Fuji, a majestic presence and invisible axis of the entire project.

The building, imagined as a boat floating on the lake, stems from the idea of a “Mount Fuji axis”: an ideal line that orients spaces, perspectives and relationships, transforming both the architecture and the interior into an immersive experience. The result is a place where human presence, lake landscape and sacred peak intertwine in perfect balance.

Within this vision, Stilfibra – Erbi chairs were selected to accompany and reinforce the dialogue between material, nature and design. We supplied Erbi chairs in all colours in the range, each with an FSC-certified wooden frame, remaining consistent with the studio’s focus on responsible materials and conscious supply chains.

The shell, made from recycled plastic and plant fibres, offers a contemporary interpretation of sustainability, discreetly blending into the aesthetic of the design. The different colours introduce subtle, harmonious variations that interact with the changing light of the lake and the natural tones of the surrounding landscape.

In this project, the seats are not simply functional elements, but active parts of an architectural narrative: they contribute to creating a space that invites contemplation, interaction and awareness of the place.

This collaboration demonstrates Stilfibra’s ability to fit into high-end international design contexts, bringing with it an idea of sustainable design that is essential and deeply connected to nature.