Naoya TOCHIO
JAPAN
Meet Naoya TOCHIO - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Japan. Naoya TOCHIO's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Naoya TOCHIO's impressive haul of 2 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Interior, Naoya TOCHIO's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, Naoya TOCHIO masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores Naoya TOCHIO's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
View Profile Consult Now Hire NowMatsunaga Kiln was located in Fukushima, Japan, producing the designated traditional crafts with more than 300 years of history. One proprietary feature of Obori Soma Ware is its double-layered structure, which enables this daily-use ceramics to hold boiling water and prevents it from cooling down. Designers wanted to incorporate and express this feature in our architecture. Designers believe that the different scales of architecture and ceramics, in the same composition, influence each other.
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The plan is to convert the banquet hall of a ryokan into guest rooms. The guest rooms have high ceilings and varying floor heights. The small tatami area and sofas were connected to create an unprecedented Japanese modern style. The design theme of the restaurant Oriori was based on the hotel's name, weaving and folding. The transparency of the folds was changed according to function to achieve a comfortable feel. It features a corridor and dining space designed to look like the outside.
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