A story of living in “Craft Comfort” in Tokyo, Japan
The balance of living in a natural environment and the surrounding community, especially in R100 Tokyo Japan. Each house holds a story of its inhabitants; a real life scene with an underwritten script. The following is from a series of short stories that depict scenes from the enriched lifestyles of the residents of R100 TOKYO. In this installment, we would like to give you a peek at the story of our home.
Text by Miki Numata | Translation by Suzi Yamaguchi | Photographs by Teruaki Kawakami, Takuya Furusue
Recipe & Styling by Saiko Hashimoto | Courtesy by R100 Tokyo
The Comforts of home
Each house holds a story of its inhabitants; a real life scene with an underwritten script. The following is from a series of short stories that depict scenes from the enriched lifestyles of the residents of R100 TOKYO. In this installment, we would like to give you a peek at the story of our home; the inhabitants are my wife, who is an aromatherapist, and me, an owner of an IT company, along with our treasured Japanese folk art and old household items lovingly exhibited. This first scene is a weekend afternoon where we have the pleasure of entertaining guests. We are surrounded by my wife’s delicious vegan cuisine and enjoying the serenity of the moment. A clock ticks softly in the background while a large MINO, a traditional Japanese straw garment hanging ornamentally in the living room appears to be watching over the gathering.
Hanging on the wall is an Aomori "Date Gera", a mino garment. It is said that they competed for the most beautiful pattern around the neck.
Balance Living: Boosting Happiness and Creativity
Weekend lunch with a friend and his wife
My wife, inspired, suddenly suggests, “shall we invite someone to have lunch with us on Sunday?” I had not cleaned the house since the traditional end of the year cleaning (in Japan), so I thought it would be a good idea to do so, and at the same time, I could also organize my study, killing two birds with one stone.
My wife has recently started to learn how to cook vegan cuisine. Her hobbies have apparently expanded from aromatherapy, her main business, to include dyeing and weaving with plant dyes, cooking with natural ingredients, and making sweets.
In the past year I have been working from home more and more, so we have been spending more time together than ever before. Perhaps my wife is getting a bit fed up with this, but I am grateful for the change of pace, and it has a positive (and delicious) effect on me!
“I have to start with a welcome fragrance", she excitedly announces, taking over the bedroom in the morning to do what is in my opinion a chemical experiment. It is her theory that the first thing to welcome a guest is the fragrance.
“There, it's done! Bergamot, mint and lemongrass for early summer,” she notes. “Wow, that's refreshing. And it also seems delicious,” I chime in, swept up in her enthusiasm. “Yes, that's important!” she calls back pleased with herself.
The vegetables we order weekly from the farmer have arrived and they are clearly freshly harvested and fragrant. It was a pleasant surprise for me to be able to really feel the seasons just by the contents of this regularly delivered box, as prior to this time, I was mainly facing a computer in an office in the middle of the city.
“Excellent vegetables! Now I'm feeling inspired, so let's get cooking,” chirps my wife.
The aroma coming from the kitchen smells wonderful. Vegetables, herbs, spices and aromas combine to make me feel like I'm in a foreign country.
Surrender your heart to the pleasure of working with your hands.
“I'm going to get some tidying up done. If you need someone to taste test, don't hesitate to call me,” I tease before tending the cleaning. Surrender your heart to the pleasure of working with your hands.
I was born into a family of multi-generational farmers. Our lifestyle was for the most part easygoing, but after moving to Tokyo for university I became an IT enthusiast and decided to become a programmer. Now, the company I set up with my friends is doing well and has a good number of employees, so I am busy. I am not dissatisfied with this life, and it is fulfilling, but in this digital world that is constantly evolving and moving, I sometimes find myself missing the lifestyle left behind.
It was at this time that I first opened my eyes to handicrafts. Handicrafts made by concentrating on the sensations of the hands, craftsmanship learned naturally by heart, folk art and daily utensils handed down from generation to generation. When I interact with such things, I can feel the presence of people, I feel calm and relaxed. The power of the human hand, the warmth of the hand, has a power that cannot be measured by numbers.
“Would you like a taste of my beans?” my wife calls. “I'd love to!” I exclaim. “I like them a little on the soft side, don't you?” She queries. “They are boiled just right. I like them simple. In fact, I could drink to that,” I chide. “That's all you think about. It's only noon!” She teases back easily.
Symmetry
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There was another reason for inviting our guest today. I wanted to show a friend of mine who works with antiques, this clock that I recently acquired. This clock, called "Yatagarasu", has a timeless story. The Nixie tube, once used all over the world, died out in the 1990s. The oldest digital display in history has been revived and beautifully restored by Yatagarasu! It’s a work of art created by craftsmanship and technology. As someone who works with digital technology, I was shaken when I heard this story.
“How is that clock you’re so proud of doing?” My wife calls out. “It’s perfect, Displaying the time perfectly in a beautiful orange hue.” I proudly call back.”
"Well then it's almost lunchtime. Will you set the table? She requests, eager to deliver a glorious meal. “Yes, ma'am!” I say as I hop to the task.
Today's menu is focused on colourful vegetables. We begin with ground fava bean soup, followed by spring cabbage (resembling a steak) and steamed carrots marinated in dill, sautéed mushrooms with wild rice and dried tomato sauce, orange lentils and brown rice with azuki beans. A platter of cobb salad with salted malt dressing and fried tofu croquettes and pinto beans round out the feast.
“Is this all vegan? No meat, no fish?” Our guest inquires. “Yes, it is. I'm a bit addicted these days. Please enjoy it.” I respond eager to tuck in.
I've known my friend, who runs a small gallery selling antiques and folk art, for about five years. We met when I was drawn to the Mino garment that was on display in his shop when I dropped in, and that's when I bought it. His wife is a textile artist and also my wife's dyeing and weaving teacher.
As we enjoyed the meal my friend commented, "I'm glad to see that you've kept the Date Gera (Mino garment) on display. It looks much better than when it was in the shop. You collect a lot of things, don't you? From folk tools to art, it's like a gallery.”
“Oh, a compliment from a professional,” I must admit I felt pleased by the remark. “The clock under the Mino is a bit unusual, I hope you'll take time to have a look at it later.”
It's nice to have a relaxed meal with friends who have similar tastes to your own. And I realize the importance of meeting people in person. These days we work remotely and have meetings over the screen. It's a wonderful evolution to be able to communicate in real time with people who are far away, but it's only when we meet face to face that we can truly interact.
Our guests were full of compliments after the meal.“We had so much food and it was really delicious. You are a very good cook. I would like to learn from you next time,” my friend’s wife graciously exclaimed.
“Thank you for the delicious meal, I am so full. It was beyond my expectation for a restaurant,” my friend added.
Beaming my wife replied, "Oh, thank you. It was worth the effort then. After dinner let’s have a cup of tea over there. It's not quite medicinal, but I have prepared a tea that will help your digestion after your meal.”
The comfortable place to live in Harmony
The balance of living in a natural environment and the surrounding community
I spend most of my time at work and only sleep at home. There were days like that in the past. And while I believe that this is also an important experience, I now truly feel how important it is to have a comfortable home to live in. Whether you are working or living, the temperature and texture of the air created by a place will deeply affect you. When I experience the comfort of living surrounded by things that match my wavelength, I am convinced that this is where I belong, and I feel at ease.
For me, this is living with crafts and folk art that are made by human hands and that speak to me. I was a little intimidated by that front at first, but now I feel at home. It looks like it's really comfortable.
The gentle light of early summer warmly illuminated our room.
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When timeless classic meets stylish trend, LEICA x MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK "M" is officially released
For over a century, Leica has been favored by photographers and enthusiasts for exceptional optical performance, classic craftsmanship and impeccable quality made in Germany; while MEDICOM TOY, as a leading designer toy brand in the Japan has been creating globally popular collectibles with professional attitude and absolute commitment to highest standards of quality. MEDICOM TOY has joined hands with many fashion brands and artists to create limited collectable toys. This crossover is a combination of German Bauhaus design and fashion, ultimately reflecting a broader dialogue between the two brands.
Leica Camera AG joints hands with the Japanese designer toy brand MEDICOM TOY to launch a new action figure in the BE@RBRICK series - LEICA x MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK "M". Inspired by prototype of the Leica M system camera, the new product features a wonderful meeting between the classic and fashion. As the very first crossover art toy initiated by Leica, LEICA x MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK "M" will be released exclusively within the GreaterChina market in limited quantities.
The collaboration was supervised by the 3125C Creative Agency. Its leading designer Mike Lam, and designer of Leica Camera AG David Suh, worked together to realize the design. Inspired by the classic Leica M-system camera, LEICA x MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK "M" has an overall black and silver color scheme, which echoes the silver chrome model of Leica M-system, together with the red Leica dot on the front body, paying tribute to the legendary M-system camera in the history of photography.
The LEICA x MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK "M" embraces the extraordinary design with actual utility. The sets for 100% and 400% come with exclusive Leica camera strap and a system bag. The system bag can be fitted with the 400% BE@RBRICK and it is also suitable for the Leica M system (with certain lens). This is the first time a crossbody product features on a 400% BE@RBRICK, which makes it a must-have accessory for fashion mongers and enthusiasts.
For over a century, Leica has been favored by photographers and enthusiasts for exceptional optical performance, classic craftsmanship and impeccable quality made in Germany; while MEDICOM TOY, as a leading designer toy brand in the Japan has been creating globally popular collectibles with professional attitude and absolute commitment to highest standards of quality. MEDICOM TOY has joined hands with many fashion brands and artists to create limited collectable toys. This crossover is a combination of German Bauhaus design and fashion, ultimately reflecting a broader dialogue between the two brands.
The LEICA x MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK "M" will be available in 1000%, 400% and 100% in limited quantities. The 1000% size is priced at HKD 6,880, while the 400% and 100% sets arrive at HKD 3,480.
The LEICA x MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK "M" will be available in Hong Kong on August 21. A random drawing mechanism will be used to give interested customers a chance to reserve these limited-edition sets. The drawing link will go live on Leica Camera Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LeicaCameraHK) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/leicacamerahk) pages on August 9 to 15 for the public to participate. Customers who have been selected will receive notification on August 17 or 18, and they will need to visit Leica Store Hong Kong Causeway Bay in person during a designated time period on August 21 to make their purchases. Customers may lose their place if they are not present during the designated time provided.
Official Facebook page of Leica Camera Hong Kong: Leica Camera
Official Instagram page of Leica Camera Hong Kong: leicacamerahk
PLICO CHAIR BY FABRICIUS & KASTHOLM by CARL HANSEN & SON
The Danish designer duo Fabricius & Kastholm were masters at creating honest design that beautifully highlights what other designers often seek to hide. With its visible joints, beautiful brass fittings and accomplished craftsmanship, the Plico Chair is a great example of this. The chair was first presented in 1964 when it won the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Furniture Prize for its outstanding craftsmanship and expression.
The Danish designer duo Fabricius & Kastholm were masters at creating honest design that beautifully highlights what other designers often seek to hide. With its visible joints, beautiful brass fittings and accomplished craftsmanship, the Plico Chair is a great example of this. The chair was first presented in 1964 when it won the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Furniture Prize for its outstanding craftsmanship and expression.
The idea behind the design was to create a chair that takes up as little space as possible when not in use while not compromising on comfort. Plico means 'to fold' in Latin and, despite its light exterior, the chair offers supreme comfort by virtue of its soft upholstery and features an adjustable backrest that can be completely folded. This ensures a degree of versatility rarely found in a lounge chair.
The Plico Chair is the second Fabricius & Kastholm design launched by Carl Hansen & Son following the introduction of the flexible and timeless FK Bookcase. On the thoughts behind the launch, Knud Erik Hansen, CEO of Carl Hansen & Son, says: "Fabricius & Kastholm were masters at combining the highest quality materials with sublime craftsmanship, which perfectly matches Carl Hansen & Son's DNA. The Plico Chair and FK Bookcase were created for the very same exhibition in 1964 and complement each other beautifully with their natural materials and honest design. We are therefore delighted and proud to have added another masterpiece from Fabricius & Kastholm to our collection of design classics."
About Carl Hansen & Son's relaunch of the Plico Chair, Thomas Kastholm, the son of Jørgen Kastholm, says: "The chair was a turning point in my father's work and proved to be a precursor to an international career in furniture design. I know the chair from my childhood - I played under, over, and on it, and I've always liked it. I'm therefore delighted that the chair is now being given a new lease of life."
Knud Erik Hansen, CEO of Carl Hansen & Son, concludes: "The Plico Chair is an extremely versatile piece of furniture - not only in its function of being a foldable lounge chair, but also in its appearance, and it fits elegantly into the living room, the cottage, and the hotel room and lobby. It is a comfortable and cosy chair to sit in with a good book and a cup of coffee."
PLICO CHAIR WILL BE IN STORES FROM AUGUST 2021.
PRODUCT INFO
Recommended retail price
FK10 Plico Chair, high back: 2102,- EUR ex. VAT
FK11 Plico Chair, low back: 1861,- EUR ex. VAT
Dimensions (cm)
FK10 Plico Chair, high back
Seat height: 37 Height: 93.5 Depth: 85 Width: 74
FK11 Plico Chair, low back
Seat height: 37 Height: 74 Depth: 85 Width: 74
Materials
Frame: FSC-certified oak (FSC C135991), oil/white-oil
Armrests: Saddle leather
Seat and back: Canvas and linen canvas
Fittings: Brass
For more information, please visit: https://www.carlhansen.com/da-dk
Hilton Announces Signing of Fourth Resort in the Maldives
Scheduled to open at the end of this year, Hilton Maldives Amingiri will mark the entry of Hilton’s flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand into the Maldives. It will be the fourth resort under the company’s portfolio of brands in the Maldives, joining Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton.
109 all-villa Hilton Maldives Amingiri will welcome guests from end 2021
Hilton (NYSE: HLT), one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Amingiri Holdings Pvt Ltd, a hospitality focused subsidiary of Maldivian construction and real estate development company Amin Construction Pvt Ltd to launch the 109 all-villa Hilton Maldives Amingiri.
Scheduled to open at the end of this year, Hilton Maldives Amingiri will mark the entry of Hilton’s flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand into the Maldives. It will be the fourth resort under the company’s portfolio of brands in the Maldives, joining Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton.
Guy Phillips, senior vice president, development, Asia Australasia, Hilton, said, “The Maldives remains one of the world’s most highly sought-after destinations and the signing of Hilton Maldives Amingiri reflects the excellent growth potential we see in the market. We are delighted to be embarking on this partnership with Amingiri Holdings Pvt Ltd to launch our Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand in the country. We are confident their experience in developing world-class resorts in the Maldives, combined with Hilton’s strong commercial engine, will place us at the top of mind for leisure travelers when it is safe to travel again.”
Hilton Maldives Amingiri is strategically located on Amingiri Island in the Male Atoll, directly accessible from the Maldives’ Velana International Airport via a 15-minute speedboat ride. The resort will feature 109 well-spaced beach and water villas, each with a private pool, including an exclusive six-bedroom villa ideal for travellers looking to reunite and create new travel memories with loved ones around the world in an iconic destination after more than a year of connecting remotely. A pool, spa, fitness centre and salon will also be available for guests to clock in time to work out or refresh themselves at.
Guests can enjoy an array of dining options from the resort’s six restaurants and bars to suit their mood and palate throughout the day, including:
Habitat: the resort’s all-day dining restaurant which celebrates international cuisines inspired by cultures ranging from the Mediterranean to South East Asia through its live kitchens, presenting a delectable breakfast spread in the morning before evolving into an a la carte dining venue for lunch and dinner where guests can enjoy themed nights offering guests indulgent flavours from around the world.
Re-Fuel: A teens-only zone where junior guests can gain access through a secret speakeasy-style entrance in the Kids’ club. The rooftop deck is a tranquil Oasis where Teens can relax and unwind. A dedicated bar will serve a curated menu specifically catering to the needs and wants to the teenage traveller.
EDEN: An adults-only resort’s destination bar specializing in champagne and gin-based drinks in a highly bespoke and intimate setting where guests can celebrate special occasions with unparalleled views of the Maldivian sunset.
Alexandra Jaritz, senior vice president, brand management, Asia Pacific, Hilton, said, “As the most recognized name in hospitality, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has one of the largest footprints across the globe. Even more importantly, the brand is known the world over for the positive impact it brings to each new destination we enter through the employment opportunities we create and renowned levels of hospitality we bring to the location. We are thrilled to be seeing our flagship brand represented in the Maldives and look forward to providing the perfect setting for families and friends to reconnect and make new travel memories when the resort debuts in the coming months.”
Daniel Welk, Asset Manager, Amingiri Holdings Pvt Ltd, said, “For over a century, Hilton has built a stellar reputation with its ability to deliver performance and growth through their strong teams and commercial capabilities. We are confident our partnership with Hilton will be a successful one and are excited to work with them to bring to life our shared vision of delivering the most exceptional levels of service and hospitality to international travelers to the Maldives when Hilton Maldives Amingiri opens.”
The upcoming Hilton Maldives Amingiri will feature Hilton CleanStay, an industry-leading programme to deliver a new standard of cleanliness and disinfection across all of Hilton’s hotels globally, providing peace-of-mind from check-in to check-out.
For more about Hilton Hotels & Resorts, visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton/
The whimsical curves on the Loïe suspension
To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the leading Parisian design studio MYDRIAZ unveils a capsule collection that combines oneiric elegance with a contemporary twist.
To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the leading Parisian design studio MYDRIAZ unveils a capsule collection that combines oneiric elegance with a contemporary twist. With the introduction of the first new indulgence product range, MYDRIAZ is broadening its audience. The Loïe suspension is the first piece of this coveted collection made exclusively in MYDRIAZ’s workshop in Paris.
Striving to combine artistic and artisanal disciplines, this new series celebrates MYDRIAZ’s co-founders and designers, Jennifer Midoz and Malo du Bouëtiez.
The new Loïe suspension encompasses traditional metalwork with contemporary techniques. Its shape was inspired by the light and airy Serpentine dance movements pioneered by American artist Loïe Fuller. The shimmering of the delicate fabric and the floaty allure of the moving material on the dancer’s costumes is reimagined onto the brass structure of the light.
To create the whimsical curves on the Loïe suspension, the metal is continuously heated with a bright flame to allow it to be randomly sculpted until a perfect and unique supernova shape is achieved.
This technique has become typical of the studio’s collections. It was a process first used for the Mercure light, and after thorough research and development, it was extended and adapted to several other creations, allowing greater freedom in the design and conception phase.
Available in green and copper, the colour varnish has been chosen to harmonize and enhance the natural property of the underlying brass.
The Loïe suspension combines the design ethos and creative methods of MYDRIAZ, giving birth to an exceptional piece that radiates and brings warmth to a room.
The high-street collection will soon welcome new pieces, competing in innovation and ingenuity in the work and association of materials. They will be distributed across emblematic stores worldwide.
Specifications :
Made in small quantities by hand
in Mydriaz’s Parisian workshop
42 x 32 x 15 cm
Brass and coloured varnish
1350,00€ (excl. Tax)
For more information, please visit: www.mydriaz-paris.com
NEW NORMAL, NEW STANDARD exhibition - Meal Time at Tokyo, and Osaka, Japan
Arakawa & Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President Hajime Arakawa) aim to support designer who is eager to create designed products suitable for beautiful scenes such as restaurants and hotel rooms. To reduce an infection risk caused by the global pandemic. An exhibition will be held with Japanese designers to showing beautiful products to reduce an infection risk -The 2nd exhibition of "NEW NORMAL, NEW STANDARD 2 - Meal Time" in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, in June and July 2021.
Arakawa & Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President Hajime Arakawa) aim to support designer who is eager to create designed products suitable for beautiful scenes such as restaurants and hotel rooms. To reduce an infection risk caused by the global pandemic.
EXHIBITION CONCEPT:
Since last year of Fall, the "NEW NORMAL, NEW STANDARD" exhibition will go to the second phase this June.
The first phase of the exhibition was received a significant impact under the theme "Beautiful Countermeasures against Infectious Diseases."
Countermeasures against COVID 19 during dining are often undertaken with social distance and partitions. However, they can be cumbersome and inconvenient in many cases.
We hope to use the power of design to remedy this difficult time, albeit only slightly. For this year's exhibition, six selected designers developed products to make mealtime a pleasant and peaceful experience.
MASHILO by Kaori Akiyama
MASHILO by Kaori Akiyama
The MASHILO chair is constructed exclusively from Japanese cypress trees sourced in Hiroshima Prefecture. In addition to being used as an anti-infection measure, the chair was designed to provide a place where people can enjoy a meal alone, quietly and peacefully, as if they were spending time in a forest, thereby allowing them to appreciate the feast itself more intimately. With these thoughts in mind, MASHILO comes into being as a place to savour a moment with a clear conscience.
BREATHE SCREEN by Takanori Urata
BREATHE SCREEN by Takanori Urata
Developed to enhance mealtime experience, BREATHE SCREEN has a three-dimensional shape, with transparent silicone placed on both sides where it meets the cheeks and is worn with the face in between. This mask will reduce the inconvenience of attaching and detaching masks during "masked dinners," thereby making the precious limited mealtime of today more enjoyable.
Takanori Urata, after worked for Tokujin Yoshioka Design, established TAKANORI URATA DESIGN INC. in 2010. In 2014, he started sunsetclimax inc. for outdoor gears industry. He received some awards, such as GOOD DESIGN AWARD, iF DESIGN AWARD, DFA Design for Asia Awards, German Design Awards and so on.
CAMERIERE by Kairi Eguchi
CAMERIERE by Kairi Eguchi
CAMERIERE is an ideal mask stand for storing masks in restaurants, hotels, or at home. The vertically elongated structure stores mask efficiently and aesthetically in the minimum space required. The simple and soft lines found in cutlery are applied to create a visually harmonious design.
Kairi Eguchi Established KED, Japanese industrial design studio, based in Osaka in 2008. With the studio philosophy - “Discover the unknowns.”, KED not only provide standard design service, but also continue expanding its services such as product planning, design strategy, etc. to provide elegant and new approach for a better user experience.
Object Ⅱby Akira Nakagomi
Object Ⅱby Akira Nakagomi
Object Ⅱis a splash-proof set of partitions that enhance the enjoyment and vitality of dining. The vibrantly hued acrylics add flavour to space instead of just functioning as tasteless partitions. Moreover, the pillar weights can be used as flower vases to add a touch of colour to meals. It is hoped that the presence of the partitions will be forgotten while dining and that the atmosphere will become a little more like it was before the COVID-19 disaster.
Akira Nakagomi founded the AKIRA NAKAGOMI DESIGN in 2012, after working at TOKUJIN YOHSIOKA DESIGN. The goal is to design beautiful products, taking into account materials and techniques.
MASK VASE by Yuma Kano
MASK VASE by Yuma Kano
MASK VASE is a paper mask case stand designed for use while eating at restaurants. While it is a product for the "new lifestyle," wearing masks has become mandatory, it can also be used to add flowers and plants after the epidemic that will eventually come to an end. This design combines a mask case stand and a flower vase to remind us to live colourfully.
Yuma Kano, founded studio yumakano after working as an assistant to artist Yasuhiro Suzuki, is bringing the old environment to life through product design, product planning, brand direction, interior planning, artwork, and other projects.
Obi by Tomoki Doi
Obi by Tomoki Doi
This is a unique freestanding handkerchief that can also be used as a cup sleeve. The shape of the handkerchief is cylindrical to make it as compact as possible when placed in a pocket, yet self-standing on a desk to help it dry naturally. The product was designed based on the manufacturing process of Hirafu Orimono's knitted Japanese belt for the Kimono called an Obi so that it can be created efficiently and would create the appearance of an Obi when attached to a coffee cup.
ANDASSOCIATES founded by Tomoki Doi is a design firm based in Tokyo that strives to design simple and flexible pieces, in hopes to add some playful elements.
Event Information:
Title: NEW NORMAL, NEW STANDARD 2 -Meal Time
Tokyo exhibition
Venue: TIERS GALLERY by arakawagrip
Dates: Tuesday, June 15 to Sunday June 20, 2021
Osaka exhibition
Venue: Page Gallery (KAIRI EGUCHI DESIGN 1F)
Dates: Saturday July 3 to Sunday, July 10, 2021
Designers: Kaori Akiyama, Kairi Eguchi, Takanori Urata, Akira Nakagomi,
Yuma Kano, Tomoki Doi
Sponsors: Arakawa & Co., Ltd., DOUBLE-H. Inc
Cooperation: Doi Furniture Mfg.Ltd., Takeda Design Project, Hiratoyo Orimono, Izuru
PR communication: Shieru Doi, Manaka Nishida
Translation: Shizuka Konishi
Website: https://newnormalnew.com/
About Arakawa & Co., Ltd.
Arakawa & Co., Ltd. invented the first wire gripper mechanism, which could be adjusted along the wire cable with one push and locked without a set of screws. This innovative system can be applied as a display tool for shop interiors and art museums by collaboration with architects and designers.
Contact: Makoto Arakawa, makoto@arakawagrip.co.jp
