A small space to enrich your life
Introducing a modern, authentic Japanese room to the world
Utsuwa Project
December, 2015Expressing materials
Wood, paper, straw, glass.
Expressing craftsmanship
Carpentry, sliding doors, tatami, stained glass.
Using authentic materials
A quality physical space surrounds you.
Utsuwa Project
July, 2016Utsuwa Project
In 2015 I gathered expert artisans and embarked on a journey.
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
Tomoyoshi Wada
Stained GlassA stained glass artist with over 35 years of experience. Tomoyoshi is an expert in creating stained glass in the Japanese style.
Hideyuki Maeda
WoodA Wood worker from a family of Joiners. Hideyuki has been running his own workshop for 15 years where he trains apprentices.
Yasuhiro Nakano
HyoguA third generation hyogu maker. Yasuhiro is an expert at preserving old techniques as well as blending modern ideas.
Chikako Nakano
Hyogu / DesignerA 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.
Toshiyuki Ooe
TatamiA second generation tatami maker. Toshiyuki creates tatami for temples and shrines as well as producing his own modern take on traditional tatami design.
Rieko Uchida
ArchitectAn 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.
Exhibition
Hyatt Regency Kyoto, Shitennoji Temple, Hirakata T-Site, Abeno Harukas.
A Geisha performance in Utsuwa
May 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Tea ceremony at the Honbo garden
July 2016 at Shitennoji Temple
Tatami creats a comfortable reading space
December 2016 at Hirakata T-Site