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Tadao Ando and Bono in Dublin

Posted on April 10, 2008 by admin

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Tadao Ando for Tokyo University

Posted on April 9, 2008 by admin

Tadao Ando designed “Fukutake Hall”, which is an institution attached to the University of Tokyo. The construction of the building was completed in March 2008. The unique point of this building is the concrete poles which go through the basement … Continue reading →

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Kazadokei by Nendo

Posted on April 8, 2008 by admin

This is a limited edition of 100. It is designed by Nendo, who is one of the most successful Japanese product design studios. The clocks are produced by “One Percent Products”, where Nendo works as a creative director. Description by … Continue reading →

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Rei Kawakubo and H&M

Posted on April 7, 2008 by admin

Comme des Garçons’ founder and head designer Rei Kawakubo will create this autumn’s guest designer collection at H&M. Rei Kawakubo, famous and admired for her creativity and artistry, will design a women’s and a men’s collection, with some pieces for … Continue reading →

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Chocholate pensils by Nendo

Posted on April 5, 2008 by admin

Dezeen.com writes about “Chocolate pensils by Japanese design group Nendo. Below is the description of the product by Nendo. Chocolate-pencils is a collaboration with patissier Tsujiguchi Hironobu, the mastermind behind popular dessert shops like Mont St. Claire and Le Chocolat … Continue reading →

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SANAA exhibition at New Museum of Contemporary Art

Posted on April 4, 2008 by admin

New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York City presents the first comprehensive exhibition in New York of the works of SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa), one of the most important architects from Japan. This movie is from vernissage.tv … Continue reading →

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Graffiti designer Kami at Point Gallery in Ebisu

Posted on April 3, 2008 by admin

Graffiti designer “Kami” has been active internationally, but this is the first time in seven years that he has an exhibition in Japan. This exhibition is titled “The ressurection”. Visitor can purchase some of his products at the gallery. Kami … Continue reading →

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Hotel Claska renewal

Posted on April 2, 2008 by admin

Hotel Claska originally opened 2003 as a “design hotel”. It was actually an old business hotel where you couldn’t find anything special in terms of design. They changed the exterior and interior, and the hotel was reborn as a “design … Continue reading →

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Textile by InOu+

Posted on April 1, 2008 by admin

Japanese textile producer “InOu+” has been collaborating with Swedish designers and produced many beautiful fabrics. It is often said that there is something common between Japan and Sweden, but the way Swedish designer choose colors reminds us of simple, quiet, … Continue reading →

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Kait-Kobo designed by Junya Ishigami

Posted on March 31, 2008 by admin

Japanese architect Junya Ishigami already has an impressive career for his age (33 years old). After working at Kazuyo Sejima & Associates between 2000 – 2004, he established his own company. He works as a product designer, too, and his … Continue reading →

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