SUR+PLUS: AtMa's Seating Collection Redefines Waste at Alcova 2026
During Alcova 2026 at Villa Pestarini, the Japanese design studio AtMa unveiled SUR+PLUS, a seating collection that transforms production surplus into valuable materials. Established by Makoto Suzuki and Ayumi Koyama, AtMa emphasizes research, spatial design, and operates COM, a platform for artistic dialogue. SUR+PLUS confronts the issue of production waste, pointing out that surplus is a byproduct of conventional practices. The collection incorporates stone, wood, tiles, and carpet remnants as integral components without alteration, celebrating diverse thicknesses and histories. Its aesthetics arise from the method of assembly, challenging conventional market-driven design. AtMa remarked, "The fragments are assembled as they are... preserving their differences." The project reflects on societal coexistence, proposing that cultures and materials can intertwine while maintaining their unique identities. The piece was written by Teo Sandigliano.
Key facts
- SUR+PLUS is a seating collection by Japanese studio AtMa, founded by Makoto Suzuki and Ayumi Koyama.
- Presented at Alcova 2026 in Villa Pestarini.
- The project explores surplus materials from production systems as a sustainable alternative.
- Surplus is embedded in production systems as a risk management practice.
- Materials used include stone, wood, tiles, and carpet fragments.
- AtMa does not process the collected pieces, treating them as raw materials.
- The collection includes a model with two wooden panels, a carpet-covered seat, and a marble backrest.
- AtMa's practice includes research projects, spatial design, and managing COM.
- The project serves as a metaphor for coexistence in contemporary society.
Entities
Artists
- Makoto Suzuki
- Ayumi Koyama
- Teo Sandigliano
Institutions
- AtMa
- Alcova
- COM
Locations
- Villa Pestarini
- Milan
- Italy