THE CONRAN SHOP | 20th Anniversary Event "PLAIN SIMPLE USEFUL" Held
DESIGN / PRODUCT
January 7, 2015

THE CONRAN SHOP | 20th Anniversary Event "PLAIN SIMPLE USEFUL" Held


THE CONRAN SHOP


THE CONRAN SHOP Celebrates 20 Years in Japan; LIVING DESIGN CENTER OZONE Marks 20 Years


Presents "PLAIN SIMPLE USEFUL"


The British home furnishings store, THE CONRAN SHOP, first arrived in Japan in July 1994, coinciding with the opening of the LIVING DESIGN CENTER OZONE.This summer, THE CONRAN SHOP, celebrating its 20th anniversary in Japan, and LIVING DESIGN CENTER OZONE, marking its 20th anniversary, present a collaborative event, "PLAIN SIMPLE USEFUL," to be held from Thursday, August 7th, at THE CONRAN SHOP and LIVING DESIGN CENTER OZONE in Shinjuku.


Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)



Two Decades That Transformed Lifestyles


Curating furniture and lifestyle goods from around the world through the discerning eye of Sir Terence Conran, THE CONRAN SHOP opened in 1994 as a home furnishing store offering a total approach to interior items designed to enhance the "quality of life"—making every living space comfortable.

From furniture to kitchenware, bath items, stationery, interior accessories, and garden items, the shop offered a space to encounter original, high-quality designs that were both functional and free from stylistic constraints, bringing about a transformation in Japanese lifestyles.

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Proposing the Conran Style: Enjoyment Through Free Expression


The theme for the 20th-anniversary celebration, "PLAIN SIMPLE USEFUL," comprises the three keywords that embody Sir Terence Conran's philosophy and have been the cornerstone of THE CONRAN SHOP. This event explores "what constitutes a rich and comfortable life, both for the past 20 years and into the future," presenting installations that translate this vision into tangible living experiences.

The event will feature exhibitions allowing visitors to experience the lifestyle proposed by THE CONRAN SHOP through spatial design. Additionally, the shop will launch permanent items aligned with its philosophy, alongside exclusive 20th-anniversary limited editions. Sir Terence Conran's new book, "PLAIN SIMPLE USEFUL," will also be released.

THE CONRAN SHOP 20th Anniversary Exhibition
"PLAIN SIMPLE USEFUL"

Period: Thursday, August 7 – Tuesday, September 30
Exhibition Venue: LIVING DESIGN CENTER OZONE, 3F Plaza
3-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Shinjuku Park Tower
Hours: 10:30 – 19:00 (Closed Wednesdays)
Concurrent Events: THE CONRAN SHOP Shinjuku Main Store, Marunouchi Store, Osaka Store, Fukuoka Store
THE CONRAN SHOP Kitchen
THE CONRAN SHOP Cafe Shinjuku
http://www.conran.co.jp/