Innovative Collaboration: Punching Block Collection by Monoya and BENEX
The Punching Block Collection: A Fusion of Art and Design
In a remarkable collaboration aimed at exploring the potential of industrial materials, Japan's Benex Co., Ltd., known for its precision sheet metal processing, has unveiled its latest creation, the Punching Block collection. Developed alongside Kyoto-based design studio Monoya, this innovative collection emphasizes the interplay between material and viewer perception, transforming functionality into aesthetic experience.
The EETAL Project
Benex has launched the EETAL project, designed to push the boundaries of sheet metal usage through creative collaborations with designers. Since its inception in 2021, EETAL has been a platform for innovative exploration within the realm of industrial design. The Punching Block collection is a testament to this vision, as it transforms mundane materials into captivating artistic forms.
Characteristics of the Collection
The Punching Block collection features three-dimensional objects made primarily from perforated metal, a material traditionally used for its functionality—lightweight properties and ventilation. However, these sculptures play with ambiguity, inviting viewers to engage with them from different angles, allowing them to perceive varied impressions based on light and perspective.
Monoya's design philosophy shines through this collection, as they reflect on the value of objects and their meanings, which are not fixed but rather arise from the contexts in which they are viewed. Each item in the collection seeks to create a new dialogue with its surroundings, offering a unique perspective on the aesthetics of common industrial materials.
Exhibition Details
The Punching Block collection will be showcased in two exhibitions across Japan:
Tokyo Exhibition
- - Dates: March 13-22, 2026
- - Hours: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- - Location: (PLACE) by method, Shibuya, Tokyo
- - Address: 1-3-1 Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo
Kyoto Exhibition
- - Dates: March 27 - April 5, 2026 (Closed from March 30 to April 2)
- - Hours: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- - Location: Fujii Daimaru Black Storage, Kyoto
- - Address: 318 Tabiyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase the pieces at special prices during this exhibition, along with the option for pre-orders on the collection.
Product Specifications
The collection comprises several designs:
- - Punching Block Box
- L Size: 300mm x 300mm x 300mm, Weight: 4.7kg
- - Punching Block Brick
- L Size: 340mm x 240mm x 440mm, Weight: 5.7kg
- - Punching Block Tilted
- L Size: 380mm x 280mm x 440mm, Weight: 5.9kg
- - Punching Block Wedge
- L Size: 390mm x 280mm x 440mm, Weight: 5.0kg
The color options for the entire collection include matte black, matte white, matte blue, and metallic silver.
About Monoya
Founded in Kyoto, Monoya operates as both a tool shop and design studio, focusing on the intuitive gathering and arrangement of diverse items to reveal multilayered interpretations of space and objects. Their approach questions the relationship between items and their environments, aiming for innovative design solutions.
About Benex Co., Ltd.
Established 67 years ago, Benex specializes in precision sheet metal working and has diversified into renewable energy since 2012. Their motto, “Continuing to do good work,” reflects their commitment to creating new social value through innovative business practices.
For more information on the Punching Block collection and to explore the unique blend of industrial elegance and contemporary art, visit EETAL's official site and Benex's website.
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