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Tokyois known as one of the biggest design markets in the world, especially considering the innovation factor that has brought into thedesign market. We’re going on a journey to discover thetop interior design firms from Tokyo, to get to know all theinspirationyou need for this year!
Aoyama Nomura Design
Aoyama Nomura Design(A.N.D.) it’s a magnificent,high-end interior, architecturalandproduct designcompany ofNomura Co. Ltd.This design firm is recognized as one of Japan’s most incredible andinnovative group of designers,constructorsandoperators. Led by creative directorRyu Kosaka, this company contains a team of experts and a large amount of award-winning interiors forcommercial, hotel,office, restaurant, retail, exhibition, andresidential projectsinJapan, China, Hong Kong, andSingapore. Their design identity is focused on innovation, creativity and uniqueness, through the faithful reflection of the client’s vision!
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Arata Isozaki
The architect establishedin 1963, after the allied occupation when Japan had regained its sovereignty and was seeking physical rebuilding amidst political, economic and cultural uncertainty from the decimation of WWII. He has won the2019 Pritzker Architecture Prizein a ceremony at theChâteau de VersaillesinFrancethanks to his transnational and fearlessly futurist approach to design. With more than 100 projects, Isozaki is the 49th Japanese architect to receive the honor. “The City in the Air”, in the Shinjuku neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan, is one of his renowned projects in the urbanism industry.
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Atsushi Kitagawara
TheKitagawara Thermal Architecture Research Institutewas founded in 1980 byKitakawahara Thermaland reorganized into a corporation in 1982 and began full-scale design work. His link withnatureis ever-enduring, as one can deduce by his magnificent work with theJapan Pavilionat theMilan International Expositionin 2015,Shibuya’s cinema building Rise, completed in 1986. The architect also envisioned some conceptualfurniture designs, some of which arepiecesthat could very well come from an imaginative fantasy world of the highest order, a treat to both the eye and heart, proving that the creative landscape of his mind is quiteeclectic.
Bond Design Studio
Bond Design Studio was established in 2011 by Ryoichi Niwata to create interior design solutions for luxury hospitality environments. Through their designs, the company aims to enhance each aspect of the guest experience.
Casappo & Associates
Casappo & Associates was founded by the interior designer Kanji Ueki. After studying design in Italy, he moved to his hometown in 1975 and established the top design office Casappo & Associates in Tokyo.His remarkably simple yet striking design style transcends the Asian minimalist vibe most clients search for.
Case-Real
Case-Real is lead by Koichi Futatsumata. Due to his incredible design solutions in the areas of space, architecture, and furniture, Futatsumata has exhibited his work in various exhibitions in Japan and abroad.
DOX Interiors
A design firm based in Tokyo, Seoul, and New York, their focus relies on innovation and efficiency, by proposing novel solutions, avoiding traditional approaches. Each of their solutions is truly amazing.
FHAMS
Based in Kyoto,FHAMSis an incredible design team that has worked on a wide range of project types and scales such asinterior design, hotelsandretail shops. The design company, founded byRyotaro Andoin 2000, proposes designs by considering various aspects, both contextual conditions, and legal conditions, context, climate, and concerns. The FHAMS design team strives to pursue the finest quality and the mostexclusive designs.
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Gensler Japan
Gensler is a global design firm that partners with clients to create more livable cities, presenting great and lasting solutions to design issues. Their inventive style is truly unique.
Gwenael Nicolas/CURIOSITY
CURIOSITYis a multidisciplinary studio based inTokyo, created by French designerGwenael Nicolas. From bespokeinterior design projectstoarchitectureandproduct design, the studio is constantly redefining the boundary of design, not in an abstract way. They collaborate with a large spectrum of companies and clients, to create new products, develop new materials and define new design identities.
Hashimoto Yukio
Ranging fromprivate restaurants, offices,retailandcommercial spaces, tohospitality, restaurants, cafes, clinicsandbanquets,Hashimoto Yukiohas a very diverse project portfolio. His philosophy focuses on designing ambiance instead of the material, which allows him to create timeless and harmonious yet quiteminimalistic interiors, where the finest details are brought to our attention by a subtle play of light.
HBA TOKYO
HBA’s international presence, depth of experience, and detailed industry knowledge enable its designers to identify interior design trends at their source. Each of the designs by this firm is an exquisite accomplishment.
Kanji Ueki
Interior DesignerandRepresentative DirectorofCasappo & Associates,Kanji Uekiwas born in Tokyo in 1945. After graduating from Keio University in Tokyo, Ueki went to Italy where he worked at theRINASCENTE Department Designsection inMilan. In 1971 he started working forAldo Jacober Architect Studioin Milan, but in 1975 he moved to his homeland and established the top design office Casappo & Associates inTokyo. His remarkably simple yet striking design style transcends theAsianminimalistvibemost clients search for. From all the accolades the designer has won over the years, we highlight the2003 Industrial Design Excellence Awardfor his work on anApple Store.
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Koichi Futatsumata
Koichi Futatsumatawas born inKagoshima, Japan. After graduating from theDepartment of Engineering and ArchitectureatKyushu Industrial University, Futatsumata set up a design unit,CASE-REAL, and started his incredible professional career as aninterior designer. Thanks to his amazing design solutions in the areas ofspace, architectureandfurniture, Futatsumata has exhibited his work at various exhibitions domestically and internationally. In 2013, Futatsumata set upKoichi Futatsumata Studiowhere he developed his product design practice further.
Naoko Takenouchi
Naoko Takenouchicompleted a four-year degree course in design and glassblowing atTama Art UniversityinTokyo, while taking time to attend theNew York Experimental Glass Workshop. Her work experience continued at theSwedish Center Foundationand in theNew-Small & Sterling Glass StudioinVancouver. Takenouchi was previously arestaurant designerin Tokyo and has now partnered up with Britain’sMarc Webbto form the integrated design firm –Takenouchi Webb.
Nendo
Nendo was created by Oki Sato, who was born in Toronto, Canada. He has studied architecture in Tokyo and decided to create a design studio. Nendo, meaning ‘modeling clay’, expresses his desire of having certain flexibility and the ability to reinvent oneself. The designer takes his inspiration from the Japanese uncluttered style to create a language of his time.
Noi Shigemasa
Noi Shigemasa was established in 1982 and he is working to develop various creative works focusing on the design of store, furniture, and product.
Roito
Roito was created in 2013 by Ryohei Kanda. This is a full-service interior design company that works with commercial facility design planning, design work for restaurants and hotels, house design work centered on condominium renovation, architectural design work, and product design work.
Ryoji Iedokoro
At the office,Ryoji Iedokoroconstantly strives to help people realize the importance of architecture through his unique andinnovative designs. By combiningeveryday objectsandnew approachesthe studio takes the spaces central to our day to day lives to a completely new level. Iedokoro believes that architecture is a critical part of every society and community since it can shape our perceptions and has the power to enrich every human life. Committed to achieve excellence, their amazing design projects portfolio was based on the engagement relationship with their clients, giving them the opportunity to meet and discuss everything about their goals in terms of design.
SANAA
Also known as theSejima and Nishizawa and Associates, this multiple award-winning architectural firm is based in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1995 by architectsKazuyo SejimaandRyue Nishizawa, who was awarded thePritzker Prizein2010. Notable works include theToledo Museum of Art’s Glass PavilioninToledo, Ohio; theNew Museum of Contemporary ArtinNew York; theRolex Learning Centerat theEPFLinLausanne; theSerpentine PavilioninLondon; theChristian Dior BuildinginOmotesandō,Tokyo; the21st Century Museum of Contemporary ArtinKanazawa; and theLouvre-Lens MuseuminFrance.
Shigemasa Noi
Born inOsaka, Japan in 1944,Shigemasa Noiis engaged tostore design, exhibition designanddisplay design, since 1965. Therenowned designerhas worked forInterna Kagaya, Interior Design Office Nob, andXebec,and he established Shigemasa Noi’s design office in 1982. Today, he is known for developing various creative works focusing on the design ofstore,furnitureandproducts. They believe that thinking in simple terms about how to transform the client’s wishes into a functional, three-dimensional space brings warmth to the final product.
Shigeru Ban
Born on August 5 in 1957,Shigeru Banis a Japanese architect, known for his innovative work withpaper, particularlyrecycled cardboard tubesused to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. He was profiled byTimemagazine in their projection of 21st-century innovators in the field ofarchitectureanddesign. The renowned architect has won several design awards since 1985.
Shinchiro Ogata
Shinchiro Ogatais a well-known Japanese architect recognized for his take on supervision of diversearchitecture, interior,productandgraphic design projects. After creating his interior design companySIMPLICITYin 1998, Ogata’s professional career led him to win awards such as theGrand Prizeand theGold Medalat theDesign for Asia Awardsin 2009. Like many Japanese organizations, thisinterior design companyaims to create the culture of the next generation through the careful crafting of items for a qualitycontemporary lifestyle.
Shiro Kuramata
One of the most celebrated andsignificant designers, we couldn’t leave him off the list.Shiro Kuramata’s futuristic and practical designs to this day are showcased inNew York’s MoMAand theMuseum of Decorative ArtsinParis. Creating both beautiful spaces andfurniture pieces, his work can be described as a fusion betweenOriental designandOccidental styles.
Simplicity
Simplicity was created by Shinchiro Ogata, a well-known Japanese architect, in 1998. Ogata’s professional career led him to win a large number of awards. This interior design company wants to create the “culture of the next generation through the careful crafting of items for a quality contemporary lifestyle”.
Steve Leach
Steve Leach Groupmoved beyond just being the most establishedinterior design consultancy firminEast Asiaand increased their service offering with new expertise areas and partnerships to provide you with holistic answers. As a team, they createaward-winning projectsininterior, architecturalandsustainable designthat provide a fresh approach to each challenge.
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Tadao Ando
Tadao Andois a self-taught architect whose approach toarchitectureandlandscapewas categorized by architectural historianFrancesco Dal Coas “critical regionalism”. He was raised in Japan and this country really shaped his style as anarchitectanddesignerthrough religion and other cultural aspects. Ando’s architectural style is said to create a “haiku” effect, emphasizing nothingness and empty space to represent the beauty ofsimplicity.
Takenouchi Webb
Takenouchi Webb was established in 2006 by a partnership between Naoko Takenouchi, a Japanese interior designer, and Marc Webb, a British architect. The studio is an integrated design firm that develops architectural and interior environments specializing in restaurant, hotel, and bar projects.
Tokujin Yoshioka
Born in 1967, the renowned designer worked underShiro KuramataandIssey Miyake, and established his own studio,Tokujin Yoshioka Inc.in 2000. Active in the fields ofdesign,architectureandcontemporary art, Tokujin Yoshioka is highly acclaimed globally with works themed in nature, which also reflect the Japanese idea of beauty. By giving figure to various human senses using materialistic elements such as light, Tokujin Yoshioka creates expressions that are unique and surpassing the concept of shape.
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Tokyo Ito
Born on the 1st of June in 1941,Toyo Itois a Japanese architect known for creatingconceptual architecture, in which he seeks to simultaneously express the physical and virtual worlds. He is a leading exponent of architecture that addresses the contemporary notion of a “simulated” city, and has been called “one of the world’s most innovative and influential architects.”
Tonerico:inc.
Tokyo-based designers Hiroshi Yoneya, Ken Kimizuka, Yumi Masuko established their own studio in 2002. They are engaged in a wide range of activities from architecture, interior design tofurniture and product design all presenting great solutions.
Wilson Associates
Known for creating current, iconic, must-experience spaces,Wilson Associateshas been innovatinghospitality designforluxuryandboutique brandsfor nearly 50 years. Founded in 1971 by design legendTrisha Wilson, the renowned interior design firm offers a range of design services and specialty studios to meet clients’ needs in the ever-evolvinghospitality industry.
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