The spaces we inhabit are woven from countless elements. Yet among them, furniture is not merely a physical presence, but the essence that gives a space its character and purpose. Even the most carefully designed room remains incomplete until the right piece of furniture breathes life into it. Furniture takes many forms through different finishes and materials, but wood remains the most widely used. Wood, derived directly from trees, comes in countless varieties, depending on its place of origin, moisture content, and environmental conditions. Each type carries unique characteristics that furniture makers must study carefully in order to choose the right wood for the intended use. If this process is neglected, even the most beautifully designed furniture cannot fulfill its true purpose.
Ang-gomeullang, a long-time partner of EVBR, is dedicated exclusively to handcrafted, made-to-order production. Instead of relying on machines, every step is carried out by hand, creating truly one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture. Fate brought us together again through a new project. This project space combines a showroom and a café, with EVBR responsible for spatial design and [ Ang-gomeullang ] for the furniture. We share Ang-gomeullang ’s conviction that “value is created by rigorous effort,” and we designed the space so that it might echo that philosophy.
Ang-gomeullang ’s furniture cannot be described as “flawlessly sleek.” This does not imply that the finishing is incomplete, but rather that they are alive with the human touch, a testament to craftsmanship itself. Because every process is carried out by hand, each piece bears subtle variations depending on its form. Instead of being “flaws,” these differences make the furniture timeless and endearing, remembered as pieces that never grow tiresome with age.
