Japan design
Events
Australian Pavilion set to chase the sun at Osaka Expo
Led by Buchan, the striking concept design for the Australian contribution to Expo 2025 in Osaka has been unveiled.
Project
OOAK Niseko: Award-winning designer Steve Leung’s family holiday home in Japan
Steve Leung conceived OOAK Niseko as a gift to his family. The house is an unobtrusive addition to a resort town that is becoming known for architectural innovation.
People
Keiji Ashizawa on the beauty of harmonised simplicity
It all starts with context and materiality for Japanese architect and designer, Keiji Ashizawa, whose work can be defined by harmonised details through an emphasis on simplicity and curated collaboration.
Project
Naoshima Ryokan ROKA is a new destination for art, culture and nature lovers
Okayama-based design firm Nottuo utilised the region’s abundant natural resources to create a sophisticated modern ryokan that integrates traditional Japanese architectural cues.
Furniture
The best of Australia meets Japan’s crafting traditions with NAU
With two decades of experience bringing some of Europe’s best brands to Asia and Australia, Cult’s NAU takes Japan’s crafting traditions to produce timber pieces which are second to none.
Events
Tokyo Design Week 2016
Tokyo recently hosted their annual Design Week, showcasing emerging and established talent in architecture and design, alongside Japan’s corporate industry leaders and emerging talent eager to present the latest trends, innovations and technologies in product and industrial design.