At first glance, this wild-looking Lexus might appear as though it was created via some breakthrough 3D-printing technique, but look more closely and you won’t see any plastic. It’s actually a one-off, life-sized origami model that expertly reconstructs the new IS sedan line for line. And believe it or not, you can sit in it and drive it around.
Lexus commissioned the project as a “celebration of the human craftsmanship skills” that go into each of its models, particularly from the workers on the production line. Also known as “takumi” (the Japanese word for “artisan”), Lexus asks these men and women to sharpen their dexterity by folding an origami cat using only their non-dominant hand.
The origami Lexus was constructed using 1,700 individual cardboard sheets, each laser-cut for exacting precision. You’ll also find working headlights and a frame made from steel and aluminum Nearly every other component, however, is recreated with cardboard, including the body, opening doors, rolling wheels, and a full interior. The car is also quite green – motive power is derived from an electric motor, and all of the cardboard is recyclable.
From start to finish, the project took three months to complete. U.K. residents can check out the origami Lexus in person when it makes its first public debut at the Grand Designs Live Show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, October 8th.
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