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AI, Tokyo Metabolism and the city of the future

AI, Tokyo Metabolism and the city of the future

From INDESIGN #90, the ‘Future Cities’ issue, we consider a precedent from mid-century Japan in terms of confronting crises and rapid technological change.

‘Creating a Better Tomorrow’: Gensler in Tokyo

‘Creating a Better Tomorrow’: Gensler in Tokyo

A Gensler celebration in Tokyo celebrates the practice and looks to the future of design.

Big bangs: The visionary and electrifying practice of Cai Guo-Qiang

Big bangs: The visionary and electrifying practice of Cai Guo-Qiang

For decades Cai Guo-Qiang has wowed audiences with his explosive and innovative artistic approach. We study the creative behind the artistically executed pyrotechnic statements.

‘I want to allow nature to design the building’: Interview with Tokyo-based Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP

‘I want to allow nature to design the building’: Interview with Tokyo-based Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP

Hiroshi Nakamura is doing some of the most interesting work on the contemporary Japanese architectural scene. From residential to retail and urban to rural, his practice is one to keep an eye on for observers in Australia and elsewhere. Timothy Alouani-Roby visited the Tokyo studio to find out more.

The Upper gets Luchetti Krelle’s Australian influence

The Upper gets Luchetti Krelle’s Australian influence

Australian craftsmanship meets Japanese luxe in Luchetti Krelle’s exciting and luscious restaurant design for The Upper Tokyo.

Expect the unexpected: Luchetti Krelle’s The Upper Tokyo

Expect the unexpected: Luchetti Krelle’s The Upper Tokyo

Australian craftsmanship meets Japanese luxe in Luchetti Krelle’s exciting and luscious restaurant design for The Upper Tokyo.

Eames Office celebrates 80 years of excellence with a Tokyo exhibition

Eames Office celebrates 80 years of excellence with a Tokyo exhibition

The 80 Years of Design exhibition highlights Charles and Ray Eames’ iconic designs, new editions and brand collaborations, almost all of which are available to purchase globally via Isetan.

Eames Office celebrates 80 years of design excellence with a Tokyo exhibition

Eames Office celebrates 80 years of design excellence with a Tokyo exhibition

The 80 Years of Design exhibition highlights Charles and Ray Eames’ iconic designs, new editions and brand collaborations, almost all of which are available to purchase globally via Isetan.

Fritz Hansen Tokyo strengthens connections between Scandinavian and Japanese design

Fritz Hansen Tokyo strengthens connections between Scandinavian and Japanese design

Fritz Hansen’s newly relocated Tokyo showroom opens its doors in a Kengo Kuma-designed building, paying tribute to the brand’s Danish legacy as well as the Scandinavian and Japanese influences that shaped Kuma’s career.

Making Swedish minimalism meet Japanese aesthetics

Making Swedish minimalism meet Japanese aesthetics

Housed within a 1920’s former bank, Tokyo welcomes new boutique hotel designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune inspired by “aimai” (erasing borders) featuring a series of micro-spaces including a cafe, retail and fine dining.

Esterre: French dining for gourmands in the mood for Japanese

Esterre: French dining for gourmands in the mood for Japanese

A new Alain Ducasse restaurant in the Palace Hotel Tokyo, with interiors by SIMPLICITY, celebrates Japanese and French craft in both the menu and interiors.

Esterre: French dining for gourmands in the mood for Japanese

Esterre: French dining for gourmands in the mood for Japanese

A new Alain Ducasse restaurant in the Palace Hotel Tokyo, with interiors by SIMPLICITY, celebrates Japanese and French craft in both the menu and interiors.