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A small space to enrich your life

Introducing a modern, authentic Japanese room to the world

Utsuwa Project
December, 2015

Expressing materials

Wood, paper, straw, glass.

Expressing craftsmanship

Carpentry, sliding doors, tatami, stained glass.

Using authentic materials

A quality physical space surrounds you.

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Utsuwa Project
July, 2016

Utsuwa Project

In 2015 I gathered expert artisans and embarked on a journey.

Wood

The joints are connected firmly without the use of nails or bolts

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Hyougu

Hyogu, sliding doors utilizing washi

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Tatami

Tatami remains an essential aspect of Japanese interior design

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Stained Glass

Stained glass is designed to suit the aesthetics of Japanese living culture

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Relaxing & peaceful

In this age of information and commodity overload, we offer a simple relaxation space. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a space, no matter how small it may be, where you can just be yourself or spend time with those close to you, even if for a brief time? A small space to enrich your life.

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HYATT REGENCY KYOTO
May, 2016
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Tomoyoshi Wada

Stained Glass

A stained glass artist with over 35 years of experience. Tomoyoshi is an expert in creating stained glass in the Japanese style.

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Hideyuki Maeda

Wood

A Wood worker from a family of Joiners. Hideyuki has been running his own workshop for 15 years where he trains apprentices.

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Yasuhiro Nakano

Hyogu

A third generation hyogu maker. Yasuhiro is an expert at preserving old techniques as well as blending modern ideas.

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Chikako Nakano

Hyogu / Designer

A hyogu designer. Chikako creates original designs. Although an expert in the art of hyogu she is She is experienced explaining the production process to lay-people.

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Toshiyuki Ooe

Tatami

A second generation tatami maker. Toshiyuki creates tatami for temples and shrines as well as producing his own modern take on traditional tatami design.

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Rieko Uchida

Architect

An architectural Designer with 25 years experience and also the creator of the Utsuwa project. Rieko has a passion for Japanese design and hopes to translate this into the Utsuwa project.

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Exhibition

Hyatt Regency Kyoto, Shitennoji Temple, Hirakata T-Site, Abeno Harukas.

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A Geisha performance in Utsuwa

May 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Kyoto
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Tea ceremony at the Honbo garden

July 2016 at Shitennoji Temple
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Tatami creats a comfortable reading space

December 2016 at Hirakata T-Site
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A gagaku performance at the tallest building in Japan

January 2017 at Abeno Harukas