Monthly Archives: April 2011

GreenFan2

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

Balmuda design has released “GreenFan2” this month. It consumes only 3W (Conventional fans consumes 30W on average) and creates natural wind by combining two different kinds of winds. What is also notable is that it does not generate loud noise … Continue reading →

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Tapehook

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

Toraf architects is an architect studio that works with architecture, interior design, and product design. They have released “Tapehook”, and it has been shown at an exhibition titled “Nenchakushiko” or Sticky thinking (Axis Gallery in Roppongi, Tokyo). “Tapehooks” are made … Continue reading →

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Bulb Lantern by Kyouei Design

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

Kyouei design (product designer Kouichi Okamoto)’s “Bulb lantern”  has combined a traditional Japanese lantern and a bulb. The lamp shade is made of paper just the same as regular lanterns. Each lantern is hand-made by artisan Mohei Suzuki in Gifu, … Continue reading →

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L’eau D’issey Pour Homme

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Issey Miyake will release “L’eau d’issey pour homme” on April 22nd in Japan.  The theme is “A trip to the lagoon”.  It was created by perfumer Jacques Cavallier.  Yuzu and mandarin are used for the top notes, cardamon and sage … Continue reading →

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Milan Design Week Part 4 (Tokujin Yoshioka)

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

Moroso’s showroom was filled with mist to present Tokujin Yoshioka’s “Moon Chair”. The installation was titled “Twilight”. They created the scene as if the light breaks through the cloud. ———– Here is a message from Yoshioka regarding this installation. Twilight … Continue reading →

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Milan Design week Part 3 (Nendo)

Posted on April 17, 2011 by admin

Japanese design studio Nendo has had their solo exhibition at Milan Design Week. “Transparent table” uses transparent acrylic materials which have wood grain. Nendo has also released their new work through various producers at Salone Internazionale del Mobile, including Cappellini, … Continue reading →

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MILAN DESIGN WEEK PART 2 (Canon Neoreal Wonder)

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

This is the 4th year since Canon participated in the Milan design week. This year they have collaborated with Torafu Architects, and visual design studioWOW. The exhibition has been held at Superstudio in Zona Tortona. ————————— Here is the information … Continue reading →

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Milan design week part 1 (Hermès by Shigeru Ban)

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

Japanese architect collaborated with Jean de Gastines to create a paper house pavillion for Hermès. It is structured with cardboard tubes woven with paper. The paper tube structure (PTS) was originally developed in order to build inexpensive and recyclable houses … Continue reading →

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Architecture as a piece of nature

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

“Architecture as a piece of nature” is an exhibition  focused on three leading figures of the new generation in the Japanese architecture scene: Sou Fujimoto, Junya Ishigami, and Akihisa Hirata.  It will be held during the Milan Design Week (the … Continue reading →

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EX-CONTAINER PROJECT

Posted on April 7, 2011 by admin

Architect Yasutaka Yoshimura started a project “EX-CONTAINER PROJECT“. It converts shipping containers into houses to help those who were hit by the earthquake in Japan. The advantage of this project is that almost all the production process is done outside … Continue reading →

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