An Aussie in Tokyo

Alex Fitzpatrick, winner of Big River’s Timber to Tokyo competition, brings us his impressions of Tokyo Designers Week 2011.

November 3rd, 2011

As part of Big River’s Timber to Tokyo competition – announced during this year’s Saturday in Design Sydney – the lucky winner received a trip to Tokyo Designers Week. Alex Fitzpatrick, who took out the top prize for Light Garden, has been on the ground in Tokyo bringing us his highlights of this exciting design event.

’As i lived in Canada for 8 years, it was a nice surprise walking in to the show and being welcomed by the Canadian designers booth.

These green art pieces emphasize the importance and value of our natural environment and make for a wonderful green wall.

I found myself dancing along to the mixed beats of this amazingly engendered orchestra, filled with pre-programmed instruments, tools and turntables.

The toto booth and installation was a wonderful play on light with its metallic floor and mesmerizing and soothing interactive reflections.

It has been an interesting learning curve. Especially with the communication gap!

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OASIS :: Studio Lotus balances nature with the man

OASIS :: Studio Lotus balances nature with the man-made.

Deep in an Indian forest beside a tranquil lake, the RAAS Chhatrasagar creates its own magic. Designed by Studio Lotus, the property is a perfect place for people who understand that design can both enhance and complement the natural world.

Situated within 800 acres of pristine forest aside the Chhatrasagar Lake, RAAS Chhatrasagar is a holiday destination that satisfies on every level. The project is designed by New Dehli firm, @studio_lotus, with Ambrish Arora as lead and his team. Together the team has created a veritable paradise for visitors that is both sensitive to place and sympathetic to the history of the site, finding that sweet spot, where nature and the man-made can co-exist and flourish.

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