{"id":34107,"date":"2021-01-28T11:11:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T11:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/?p=34107"},"modified":"2023-08-03T14:12:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T14:12:56","slug":"design-hubs-of-the-world-20-top-interior-designers-from-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/design-hubs-of-the-world-20-top-interior-designers-from-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Hubs Of The World \u2013 20 Top Interior Designers From Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tokyo<\/strong>\u00a0is known as one of the biggest design markets in the world, especially considering the innovation factor that has brought into the\u00a0design market<\/strong>. <\/a>We\u2019re going on a journey to discover the\u00a0top interior designers from Tokyo<\/strong>,<\/em><\/span> to get to know all the\u00a0inspiration<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>you need for this year!<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Aoyama Nomura Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aoyama Nomura Design<\/strong>\u00a0(A.N.D.) it\u2019s a magnificent,\u00a0high-end interior, architectural,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0product design<\/strong>\u00a0company of\u00a0Nomura Co. Ltd.<\/strong>\u00a0This design firm is recognized as one of Japan\u2019s most incredible and\u00a0innovative group of designers<\/strong>,\u00a0constructors,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0operators<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Arata Isozaki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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The architect established\u00a0Arata Isozaki & Associates<\/strong>\u00a0in 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Atsushi Kitagawara<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0Kitagawara Thermal Architecture Research Institute<\/strong>\u00a0was founded in 1980 by\u00a0Kitakawahara Thermal<\/strong>\u00a0and reorganized into a corporation in 1982 and began full-scale design work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. FHAMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Based in Kyoto,\u00a0FHAMS<\/strong>\u00a0is an incredible design team that has worked on a wide range of project types and scales such as\u00a0interior design, hotels,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0retail shops<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Gwenael Nicolas\/CURIOSITY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CURIOSITY<\/strong>\u00a0is a multidisciplinary studio based in\u00a0Tokyo<\/strong>, created by French designer\u00a0Gwenael Nicolas<\/strong>. From bespoke\u00a0interior design projects<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0architecture<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0product design<\/strong>, the studio is constantly redefining the boundary of design, not in an abstract way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Hashimoto Yukio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ranging from\u00a0private restaurants, offices,\u00a0retail<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0commercial spaces<\/strong>, to\u00a0hospitality, restaurants, cafes, clinics,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0banquets<\/strong>,\u00a0Hashimoto Yukio<\/strong>\u00a0has a very diverse project portfolio. The philosophy o this top interior designers<\/em><\/strong> focus on designing ambiance instead of the material, which allows him to create timeless and harmonious yet quite\u00a0minimalistic interiors<\/strong>, where the finest details are brought to our attention by a subtle play of light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Kanji Ueki<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Interior Designer<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Representative Director<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Casappo & Associates<\/strong>,\u00a0Kanji Ueki<\/strong>\u00a0was born in Tokyo in 1945. After graduating from Keio University in Tokyo, Ueki went to Italy where he worked at the\u00a0RINASCENTE Department Design<\/strong>\u00a0section in\u00a0Milan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Koichi Futatsumata<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Koichi Futatsumata<\/strong>\u00a0was born in\u00a0Kagoshima, Japan<\/strong>. After graduating from the\u00a0Department of Engineering and Architecture<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Kyushu Industrial University<\/strong>, Futatsumata set up a design unit,\u00a0CASE-REAL<\/strong>, and started his incredible professional career as an\u00a0interior designer<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Ryoji Iedokoro<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the office,\u00a0Ryoji Iedokoro<\/strong>\u00a0constantly strives to help people realize the importance of architecture through his unique and\u00a0innovative designs<\/strong>. By combining\u00a0everyday objects<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0new approaches<\/strong>\u00a0the studio takes the spaces central to our day to day lives to a completely new level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. SANAA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Also known as the\u00a0Sejima and Nishizawa and Associates<\/strong>, this multiple award-winning architectural firms is based in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1995 by architects\u00a0Kazuyo Sejima<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Ryue Nishizawa<\/strong>, who was awarded the\u00a0Pritzker Prize<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a02010<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Shigemasa Noi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Born in\u00a0Osaka<\/strong>, Japan in 1944,\u00a0Shigemasa Noi<\/strong>\u00a0is engaged to\u00a0store design<\/a>, exhibition design,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0display design<\/strong>, since 1965. The\u00a0renowned designer<\/strong>\u00a0has worked for\u00a0Interna Kagaya, Interior Design Office Nob<\/strong>, and\u00a0Xebec,<\/strong>\u00a0and he established Shigemasa Noi\u2019s design office in 1982. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Shigeru Ban<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Born on August 5 in 1957,\u00a0Shigeru Ban<\/strong>\u00a0is a Japanese architect, known for his innovative work with\u00a0paper<\/strong>, particularly\u00a0recycled cardboard tubes<\/strong>\u00a0used to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. <\/p>\n\n\n

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13. Shinchiro Ogata<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shinchiro Ogata<\/strong>\u00a0is a well-known Japanese architect recognized for his take on supervision of diverse\u00a0architecture, interior,\u00a0product<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0graphic design projects<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Shiro Kuramata<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most celebrated and\u00a0significant designers<\/strong>, we couldn\u2019t leave him off the list.\u00a0Shiro Kuramata<\/strong>\u2019s futuristic and practical designs to this day are showcased in\u00a0New York\u2019s MoMA<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Museum of Decorative Arts<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Paris<\/strong>. Creating both beautiful spaces and\u00a0furniture pieces<\/strong>, his work can be described as a fusion between\u00a0Oriental design<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Occidental styles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15. Steve Leach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Steve Leach Group<\/strong>\u00a0moved beyond just being the most established\u00a0interior design consultancy firm<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0East Asia<\/strong>\u00a0and increased their service offering with new expertise areas and partnerships to provide you with holistic answers. As a team, they create\u00a0award-winning projects<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0interior<\/a>, architectural<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0sustainable design<\/strong>\u00a0that provide a fresh approach to each challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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16. Tadao Ando<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tadao Ando<\/strong>\u00a0is a self-taught architect whose approach to\u00a0architecture<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0landscape<\/strong>\u00a0was categorized by architectural historian\u00a0Francesco Dal Co<\/strong>\u00a0as \u201ccritical regionalism\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Tokujin Yoshioka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Born in 1967, the renowned designer worked under\u00a0Shiro Kuramata<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Issey Miyake<\/strong> and established his own studio,\u00a0Tokujin Yoshioka Inc.\u00a0in 2000. Active in the fields of\u00a0design,\u00a0architecture,\u00a0and\u00a0contemporary art<\/strong>, Tokujin Yoshioka is highly acclaimed globally with works themed in nature, which also reflect the Japanese idea of beauty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Tokyo Ito<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Born on the 1st of June in 1941,\u00a0Toyo Ito<\/strong>\u00a0is a Japanese architect known for creating\u00a0conceptual architecture<\/strong>, in which he seeks to simultaneously express the physical and virtual worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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19. Wilson Associates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Known for creating current, iconic, must-experience spaces,\u00a0Wilson Associates<\/strong>\u00a0has been innovating\u00a0hospitality design<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0luxury<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0boutique brands<\/strong>\u00a0for nearly 50 years. Founded in 1971 by design legend\u00a0Trisha Wilson<\/strong>, the renowned interior design firm offers a range of design services and specialty studios to meet clients\u2019 needs in the ever-evolving\u00a0hospitality industry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Naoko Takenouchi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Naoko Takenouchi<\/strong>\u00a0completed a four-year degree course in design and glassblowing at\u00a0Tama Art University<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Tokyo<\/strong>, while taking time to attend the\u00a0New York Experimental Glass Workshop<\/strong>. Her work experience continued at the\u00a0Swedish Center Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0and in the\u00a0New-Small & Sterling Glass Studio<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Vancouver<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Also: Design Hubs Of The World \u2013 20 Top Interior Designers From Cannes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n