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After March 11th – Kengo Kuma

Posted on October 12, 2012 by admin

The great disaster of March 11, 2011 differed from any other catastrophe since the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. In the age of advanced technology and “strong” buildings, the tsunami flattened Tohoku coastline in seconds. The nuclear accident that followed further revealed … Continue reading →

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Bath mat made from diatomaceous earth

Posted on October 4, 2012 by admin

Isurugi, a comapany located in Ishikawa, Japan, established a new brand “soil”, and manufactured a series of products made from diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock, and is known as its super high water … Continue reading →

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“Coca-Cola Bottleware” by nendo

Posted on October 1, 2012 by admin

By collaborating with Japanese design office “nendo“, Coca-Cola will release “Coca-Cola Bottleware”, which are made from 100% recycled Coca-Cola contour bottles. They are all handmade by artisans in Aomori, Japan. “We wanted to remind people of the fact that it … Continue reading →

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Akihisa Hirata: Tangling

Posted on September 26, 2012 by admin

Award winning architect Akihisa Hirata’s solo exhibition “Tangling” is now on at The Architecture Foundation in London (until November 17th). A social order which is premised on the independence of the individual and whose primary pursuit is the maximization of … Continue reading →

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Lecture by Toyo Ito at California College of the Arts

Posted on September 20, 2012 by admin
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Japanese Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by admin

“Architecture possible here? Home-for-All” is the title of Japan’s contribution to the 13th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, Italy. The exhibition in the Venice Biennale’s Japanese Pavilion deals with the devastation the earthquake and tsunami of 2011 caused in East … Continue reading →

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“Buchi” by Fumie Shibata

Posted on September 11, 2012 by admin

“Buchi” is a children’s toy brand established in Japan. Product designer Fumie Shibata designed their first series of products. Kuruma (Car) (Press release) Our wooden toy cars have soft and fine textures, with wheels that roll smoothly. When the car … Continue reading →

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An aircraft body design contest commemorating the 60th anniversary of ANA

Posted on September 8, 2012 by admin

●Entry period: – September 30 (Sun), 2012 (Entries submitted by post must arrive by the 30th.(Japan Calendar) ●Entries open to: Anyone may enter. (Both professionals and amateurs are welcome.)　(Multiple entries permitted ) Entries must be original, unreleased works and all … Continue reading →

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“Spider web” by Kaichiro Yamada

Posted on August 31, 2012 by admin

“Spider web” is a stick sheet where you can put up pictures, post cards, etc. It has a weak adhesive, so you can put up anything and take it off easily over and over again.

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Vegetabrella by Yurie Mano

Posted on August 18, 2012 by admin

“Vegetabrella” is an umbrella that looks like a head of lettuce when folded. It is as green and wrinkly as a fresh head of lettuce. Even the cover of the umbrella is designed to look like a lettuce. The color … Continue reading →

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