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HTNM – Hironori Tsukue & Naoya Matsuo

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

Japanese furniture designer Naoya Matsuo and Hironori Tsukue teamed up as “HTNM”, and exhibited their latest work at Stockholm furniture fair, which was held from Feburuary 5th to 9th. Naoya Matsuo exhibited a knock down furniture series “Stick & Twist”, which … Continue reading →

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Daisaku Cho

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

Daisaku Cho is a furniture designer and architect. He first got recognized in the 60s with his work such as “Persimmon chair” and “Teizaisu (low chair)” which are considered classic Japanese design and are still sold worldwide. At over ninety … Continue reading →

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Kumiko Inui

Posted on February 10, 2012 by admin

Japanese architect Kumiko Inui is well known for work such as “Louis Vuitton Kochi(2003) and “Dior Ginza”(2004), which are characterized by her trademark optical illusions. Over the past a few years, she is taking another approach and working more in … Continue reading →

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“Birdie” Paper Knife by Yohei Oki

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Yohei Oki won the Kokuyo design award in 2007, and since then he has been considered among the most important designers in his generation. “Birdie” is one of his latest work. It is a paper knife, but it can also … Continue reading →

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Yukinori Tokoro

Posted on February 5, 2012 by admin

Yukinori Tokoro is a photographer based in Tokyo, Japan. Since 2008, he has been working with a project titled “Shibuya 1 Second”, which “represents the unique axis of time with the different concept forms our usual moment”. Here are some … Continue reading →

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“Static Bubbles” by Nendo

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

The design studio Nendo (Tokyo based) is proving that functional design works perfectly when displayed as artwork. By using light as a counterpart, the objects in the spaces of Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris creates an atmospheric, visual experience. Among … Continue reading →

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Megane by Nendo

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

“Megane” means glasses in Japanese. Japanese design studio Nendo designed “Megane” for Elecom. These are unique smartphone holders. You will have no problem finding your phone in the morning. Also, these holders are perfect for watching videos. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Terunobu Fujimori

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori, one of the most distinctive cultural figures in Japan over the past 20 years, shows his approach to archictecture. Via http://www.vam.ac.uk

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Interview with Sou Fujimoto

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Interview with Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto by Victoria & Albert Museum. Sou Fujiomoto will install ‘the transparent void of a tree’ on the landing outside the V&A architecture in June. In this film the architect talks about his practice and … Continue reading →

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Ondesign & Partners architect office

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Ondesign & Partners architect office is an architect studio located in Yokohama, Japan, run by Nishida Osamu. This is their new project titled “House with empty lot” in Fujisawa, Japan, built for their private clients. Check out their other work … Continue reading →

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