Noma Shelf acknowledges our habitual consumption, both reminding us of
and celebrating the things we already own, whilst accommodating the new.
Inspired by the traditional Japanese Tokonoma—a near sacred alcove
devoted to the display of artistic objects—the surface of this
shelf/drawer slides away from the wall to reveal a flexible area within
which cherished items that may otherwise be forgotten can be placed. Its
form is completely dictated by its contents, quietly reminding us of
our accumulation as it swells. The shelf-top is intended to encourage
frequent curation of the objects displayed upon it, tackling cluttered
surfaces and jammed cupboards, whilst bringing focus to the items we
treasure.