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.
Special zone "LifestyleMaker"
There are many manufacturers both in Japan and overseas who value the original principle of "think, make, and sell" and have built their own brand stories based on high craftsmanship and a passion for manufacturing. In recent years, manufacturers' outstanding technical capabilities and designers' creativity have been fused together to deliver excellent products to the world, and selling these products in-house will likely become an important element in future lifestyle proposals.
Please take this opportunity to experience the lifestyles of the future for yourself. We look forward to seeing you there.
Venue: East Hall 5
Cafe "dotcom coffee"
Dotcom Coffee is a cafe that values high-quality coffee and comfortable spaces. As with our Harajuku and Asakusabashi stores, you can relax with a cup of coffee in our rest area, furnished with furniture from Ishinomaki Laboratory.
Special Exhibition "Architect's Furniture Exhibition"
Furniture designed by architects is a special piece of work that is packed with attention to detail. This is a place where you can see the furniture that architects have created and widely communicate its appeal.
Furniture designed by a total of 23 architects will be gathered together. You can actually touch the pieces and get a feel for the passion that went into making them.
Venue: East Hall 4
Special Exhibition "Inclusive Design Products"
"Inclusive design" is a design methodology that welcomes people who have been overlooked in the traditional design process, such as people with disabilities, as lead users and creates value together from the early stages of design. This project will feature a special exhibition of products created using inclusive design, which has the potential to bring new insights and expand the possibilities of design, as well as seminars by designers on concepts and development stories.
[Planning cooperation]
KOKUYO/FELISSIMO/FUJITSU/PIXIE DUST TECHNOLOGIES/PLAYWORKS (in no particular order)
Venue: East Hall 5
LIFESTYLE SALON
12:30－13:30, 18, 19 June
Ambiente Trends 25+
Designers Mr. Cem Bora, Ms. Claudia Herke, and Ms. Annetta Palmisano from the design studio Stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano analyse the latest international trends in fashion and art, interiors, and lifestyle.
*Simultaneous interpretation available
Ms. Annetta Palmisano
Stilbuero bora.herke.palmisano (German design trend agency)
GATHE:RING
Interior Lifestyle will be attended by highly sensitive buyers, creative designers and manufacturers. GATHE: RING is a word that refers to the act of people "gathering" in a ring to create an opportunity to share knowledge, information and experiences. By spending time together with others over a drink, we aim to bring people closer together and create a space where groundbreaking ideas can be born. Please stop by to help create a new circle.
Venue: East Hall 4
Chill Talk
A new venue has been created within GATHE:RING where you can hear the latest information from exhibitors. Information will be shared through presentations and workshops, including manufacturers' and designers' thoughts on their products, the production process, and industry trends that only creators can understand. Please feel free to join us.
Venue: East Hall 4