how studio | Open Studio Tour

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The workspaces of designers active both domestically and internationally will be open to the public for three days only!

Open Studio Tour "how studio" Held

Open Studio Tour "how studio" is a new initiative where designers open their studios/offices to the public, exhibiting their creative processes that are usually kept behind the scenes. Participating are,DRILL DESIGN,Jin Kuramoto / JIN KURAMOTO STUDIO,Tsunehisa Nagasaka / SCHEMATA ARCHITECTURE OFFICE,Yota Kakuda / YOTA KAKUDA DESIGN—Why not visit these unique studios, all within walking distance of Nakameguro Station?

Text by Makoto KAJII (OPENERS)

Limited edition products will also be available at DRILL DESIGN!

Four studios can be visited this time. DRILL DESIGN, based in an old house; JIN KURAMOTO STUDIO, a design office on the top floor with a great view in a building facing the Meguro River; HAPPA, an office, gallery, workshop, and dining space shared by four companies—a gallery, design shop, paint shop, and architectural design office; and YOTA KAKUDA DESIGN, located in an apartment unit over 40 years old.

Nakameguro is a neighborhood with a mix of offices and shops, as well as traditional residential areas. Four designers and architects active both domestically and internationally, who have studios in this area, are collaborating for the open studio tour "how studio" during Design Week.

The studios, where daily creative activities take place and numerous works are produced, will be open for just three days. Visitors can glimpse the production process, which is rarely seen, and attend talk sessions.

"DRILL DESIGN"

DRILL DESIGN
A design studio by Yusuke Hayashi and Yoko Anzai. Recent notable works include "Paper-Wood" and "CAMPER by DRILL DESIGN." Within their house-based studio, they will exhibit their project with Aoi Huber, due to be announced next year, and parts of their work for CAMPER. Limited edition products are also planned for sale. www.drill-design.com

Jin Kuramoto / JIN KURAMOTO STUDIO
A design studio headed by Jin Kuramoto. The studio focuses on product development for furniture, home appliances, and daily goods, providing design services to clients both domestically and internationally. During the exhibition, prototype models for a furniture series planned for release next year will be displayed, alongside an exhibition of the design development process itself, including concept work, sketches, and verification models. www.jinkuramoto.com

Jin Kuramoto / JIN KURAMOTO STUDIO

Tsunehisa Nagasaka / SCHEMATA ARCHITECTURE OFFICE

Tsunehisa Nagasaka / SCHEMATA ARCHITECTURE OFFICE
HAPPA, an office, gallery, workshop, and dining space shared by four companies: a gallery, design shop, paint shop, and architectural design office. Here are the people and objects from SCHEMATA ARCHITECTURE OFFICE who work there. schemata.jp

Yota Kakuda / YOTA KAKUDA DESIGN
After graduating from the Royal College of Art, he worked as a designer for MUJI before establishing his own design studio. In an apartment unit over 40 years old, he will showcase his collection of items gathered from flea markets around the world, which serve as his design inspiration, along with related projects. www.yotakakuda.com

Special Talk
Sunday, November 3, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SCHEMATA ARCHITECTURE OFFICE (at HAPPA)

"Yota Kakuda / YOTA KAKUDA DESIGN"

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Date | Saturday, November 2, Sunday, November 3, Monday, November 4, 2013
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location |JIN KURAMOTO STUDIO
3-1-9-8F Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Tel. 03-5942-7272
DRILL DESIGN
2-15-10 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Tel. 03-3792-6950
SCHEMATA ARCHITECTURE OFFICE
Hanaoi Bldg. (at HAPPA), 2-30-6 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Tel. 03-5939-6773
YOTA KAKUDA DESIGN
1-18-3-401 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Tel. 03-3770-5023