Monthly Archives: March 2011

Geisha “lipstick”

Posted on March 30, 2011 by admin

monocose.com has released Geisha “lipsticks”. Actually, this is not a “stick”. It comes in the shape of a pot. The Geisha lip color is made from Benihana or safflower. Geishas have been using the lip color since the Edo period … Continue reading →

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“Sakurasaku” cherry blossom glasses by “100%”

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

Japanese designer Hironao Tsuboi (100%) has designed a pink version of “Sakurasaku” drinking glasses. Dew that naturally comes onto a table forms the shape of a cherry blossom. These drinking glasses are all hand-made by Japanese artisans. Check out other … Continue reading →

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Paper partition system by Shigeru Ban

Posted on March 24, 2011 by admin

Architect Shigeru Ban is asking for donations in order to build paper partitions for evacuees taking shelter in the earthquake. Here is the information from Shigeru Ban Architects. ————- On March 11, 2011, 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific coast of … Continue reading →

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“For those who continue to live…” by Tadao Ando

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

“For those who continue to live…100 million people are supporting” By Tadao Ando. via asahi.com. Translated by jpdesign.org I never imagined this situation where everything dissapered at once, phisically and mentally, in such a large area. This is different from … Continue reading →

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“Please help Japan” by Tokujin Yoshioka

Posted on March 20, 2011 by admin

Japanese product designer Tokujin Yoshioka sent this letter together with the video. ———————————- Dear friends, As you may already have known, Japan was hit by the largest earthquake ever recorded on Friday, March 11th. The huge quake and devastating tsunami … Continue reading →

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Earthquake-resistant Skyscrapers

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

One of the most destructive earthquakes in the history hit Japan. As it was widely broadcast,  some areas in Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures (Northern Japan) were completely destroyed. There are thousands of people still missing. We hope that more people will … Continue reading →

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House in Sri Lanka designed by Tadao Ando

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

Tadao Ando has designed a house in Sri Lanka, and the construction has been completed. Ando’s signature concrete is present here, but it’s been said that he had more freedom as fewer constraints existed in this site. Ando never visited the … Continue reading →

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Jun Aoki for the V&A

Posted on March 8, 2011 by admin

The Victoria and Albert Museum seeks a design team to create a new building to house its exhibition galleries, with a new courtyard and entrance onto Exhibition Road. Japanese architect office Jun Aoki & Associates participated in the competition and … Continue reading →

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Vantan in Paris Fashion week

Posted on March 5, 2011 by admin

Japanese design school VANTAN joined Paris Fashion week two years ago, and this is their third show in Paris. They had their show last night based on the theme “Japanese Futurism/Yugen” under the creative supervision of artist Yasuhiro Sone. After … Continue reading →

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Toyo Ito Architectural Museum

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

Toyo Ito architectural museum is due to open this summer. It will not just exhibit Ito’s past work, but also function as an educational institution for young architects and the cultural center for the city of Imabari. Some images of … Continue reading →

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