[Disaster Preparedness] Can your home interior become a shelter!? Strong and beautiful “OKOMO” box and sofa.

In preparation for emergencies such as earthquakes, heavy rain, and snowstorm warnings, it's essential to have reliable disaster prevention gear ready. What seems like stylish interior design can actually serve as a shelter. Check out the disaster prevention interior "OKOMO."

Disaster prevention with a new idea of "not putting it away"

"OKOMO" is a new concept of disaster prevention interior that integrates into everyday life. Palette, which operates the multi-purpose disaster shelter EC site "HANARE," has redefined disaster shelters as interiors, pursuing an appearance that feels at home in Japanese residences.

General disaster supplies are often made with the assumption that they will only be used in emergencies, leading to a disconnect from everyday spaces. In contrast, "OKOMO" has a scale suitable for places where people gather, such as living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and accommodations. Additionally, the airy design reminiscent of Scandinavian furniture is visually appealing. It provides a space where you can remain while anticipating the risk of building or furniture collapse during an earthquake and wait until the aftershocks settle down.

A reassuring hiding sofa "OKOMO NEST"

"OKOMO NEST" is designed as a sofa type suitable for 1 to 2 people, functioning as a "hiding sofa shelter." It employs a laminated wood structure, maintaining a compact size that takes into account Japanese housing conditions. At the same time, it ensures strength capable of withstanding about 30 tons of load according to structural calculations.

If you experience an earthquake while in your home, you can easily tuck yourself into the shelter along the line of where you were sitting in the living room. This reduces panic during emergencies and facilitates evacuation actions. The dimensions are H1400×W1500×D900, which allows for arrangement with a lounge chair-like feel, minimizing any sense of pressure.

A bed that protects the entire bedroom "OKOMO SUITE"

If you're concerned about earthquakes during the time your family is sleeping, check out the "OKOMO SUITE," a bed-sized box type shelter that can accommodate 2-3 people. It is a concept model that allows you to choose materials made of wood or aluminum. With dimensions of H1600×W2000×D1200, it offers ample space and can be permanently installed in a spacious bedroom, vacation home, or hotel room.

The load-bearing capacity is calculated to be around 50 tons, ensuring that you can protect yourself well even if a wooden house collapses. Normally, it creates a small room with a private feel like the bed frame in a resort hotel, and during an earthquake, it functions as a space where three family members can take shelter and wait out aftershocks.

With "OKOMO", simply choosing your favorite sofa or bed will prepare you for emergencies. Without disrupting the atmosphere of your living or sleeping space, it provides a reassuring place that says, "You will be safe here." This interior is perfect for those who want to balance both aesthetics and disaster preparedness.

Product Name: OKOMO NEST
Price: Starts at 2 million yen
Material: Laminated wood structure
Size: Approximately H1400×W1500×D900mm
Capacity: 1-2 people
Weight: Approximately 100kg
Estimated load capacity: About 30 tons

Product Name: OKOMO SUITE
Price: Starts at 3 million yen
Material: Wood or aluminum
Size: Approximately H1600×W2000×D1200mm
Capacity: 2-3 people
Weight: Approximately 200kg
Estimated load capacity: About 50 tons

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