Frank la Rivière
JAPAN
Meet Frank la Rivière - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Japan. Frank la Rivière's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Frank la Rivière's impressive haul of 4 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Graphic and Architecture, Frank la Rivière'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, Frank la Rivière masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores Frank la Rivière's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
View Profile Consult Now Hire NowThe design concept of this series of New Year seasonal greeting cards is lasting relationships. Each year a small piece of art is produced, to be sent out by the client’s company as a token of gratitude for a lasting relation with the recipient. The quality of the cards is such that the recipient will want to keep them. For the image side, colourful abstract artwork by the artist Tim Porter is used and guarantees the artistic content is of high quality. Both an unique octagonal shaped card and a stand-up card were developed.
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An abandoned concrete building shell, acquired with the intention to create a large apartment for private habitation. The developed design strategy makes use of the unfinished state and the exposed concrete is regarded as a neutral backdrop against which the spaces for habitation are designed. Therefore, finishes contrast with and wrap the concrete only there where needed. Concrete was erased to allow for loop-like structures to be inserted. On these loops life takes centre stage. Executed like freestanding pieces of furniture, each is finished in a different material.
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This low budget private residence, realised on a deep plot of land in the mountains of Aomori prefecture, would automatically be long stretched. The design strategy of introducing in-between zones, results in an exploration of a sense of openness and transparency by making the depth of the space visually measurable. The effect is a layering of space. A spatial quality that allows looking through several spaces and enhances the feel of extensiveness. From the entrance, one can see through the living room, dining area and the Japanese room into the garden in the back.
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The experiential quality of this one story house is obvious in the way illumination matters to the spatiality. Designed on a 9.1 m square footprint based on the Japanese (910 mm) module for timber structures, its plan is accentuated with tall windows at each of its corners. The placement of these four light catchers delivers celestial light into the interior bouncing off the perimeter walls, while guaranteeing the inhabitant’s privacy. The central roof light works as a pointer in space, making time felt. A plan flexible in use while sensitive in its lay-out to Japanese design princples.
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