Atrium Special Exhibition <NEW LOCAL>
This zone highlights new brands and products with the fusion otraditional craftsmanship based on local techniques, culture and materials, and the innovative designs.
Director of Exhibition and Atrium Special Exhibition
Mr. Keiji Ashizawa
Keiji Ashizawa Design
Born in 1973, Keiji Ashizawa graduated from the Yokohama National University Department of Architecture and began his professional career in 1996, working in an architecture firm.
In 2002, he officially joined the bespoke steel furniture workshop ‘super robot’, with whom he had been working in parallel to his architectural practice, striving to produce original furniture and lighting fixtures.
On the manufacturing floor, whilst working with his hands and learning through the process of trial and error, he expanded the possibilities of materials, establishing the basis for mottos and approaches that are still relevant to his practice today.
In 2005, he became independent and founded Keiji Ashizawa Design, whose motto is ‘Honest Design’.
With an approach that emphasises ‘craft’ rooted in materials and on-site, the company’s projects mainly involve the meticulous layering of details of different scales, from architecture to interior design and furniture design, and are widely developed, including overseas.
Ishinomaki workshop challenge exhibition: Design that creates new value
With Ishinomaki Kobo's design capabilities and Karimoku Furniture's technical capabilities, Ishinomaki Kobo's will announce new shapes and new designs for the future.
Ishinomaki workshop entered into a business partnership with Karimoku Furniture on March 11, 2024, the 10th anniversary of becoming a corporation.
I tied it. Responding to current social conditions and adding new value to daily life
Ishinomaki Kobo will continue to develop activities to Inside the venue, there will be a mini display by the Chiba workshop manager.
We will also hold item workshops. We look forward to seeing you.
GATHE:RING ― Food・Drink & Workshop
We will hold a workshop that will explain the background of exhibitors' manufacturing. At the pop-up Drink Marche, you can buy unique craft beers, juices, and other drinks of your choice and participate while comparing them. Please use this space as a place for communication between exhibitors and participants.
Meet Design
Increasing the exposure of versatile, high-end materials from Japan to the luxury markets at home and abroad.