New Scale Exhibition -Ship to Place-
"New Scale" is a contemporary culture media curated by designer Toshiki Yagisawa. As a bridge connecting the creative scenes of Japan and the world, it offers readers a reinterpretation of culture and a clear perspective on the future, exploring the possibilities that lie beyond.
This special exhibition, New Scale's first real-world exhibition, will feature works by Japanese and international designers with fresh approaches to materials, including Tim Teven (NL), Thomas Roger (FR), Marta Armengol (ES), Infrastructure Studio (FR), Rodi Studio (UK), Practice (KR), and from Japan, Dai Ukawa, Yusho Nishioka, and Toshiki.
At the venue, limited edition copies of the New York architecture magazine "PIN-UP" will be on sale, and visitors will be able to experience high-quality sound from Bang & Olufsen's New Scale selection of music through its latest speakers.
Participating Designers
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Tim Teven Studio | Netherlands
Tim Teven is a Dutch designer who graduated from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2018. His technical and material-based approach and hands-on working method allow him to play and create in an experimental way. In many of his works, the production process is used as a design tool, becoming the primary factor determining the final form and function. By working with materials in unconventional ways and rethinking the production process, he is able to find surprising techniques and transform them into functional yet interesting objects. Teven works from his design studio in Eindhoven, which he founded in 2018, and all his objects are handmade with industrial craftsmanship.
Marta Armengol | Spain
Marta Armengol is a Spanish architect and artist known for her work using a variety of materials, including glass and fabric. Drawing on her architectural background, she explores the limits of materials and brings a unique perspective to scale and form. Her work perfectly balances functionality and beauty, blending an architectural approach with artistic creativity.
Thomas Roger Wood | France
A design studio based in Mulhouse, Alsace, founded in 2022 by Thomas Roger.
Specialising in woodworking, the objects are handcrafted using a variety of traditional crafting techniques. The shapes and collections are designed based on the intended use, the type of wood used and the assembly that takes place. The intention of the project is to create sensitive handicrafts that celebrate our relationship with everyday objects and promote responsible design.
Zeitguised | Germany
Zeitguised is a Berlin-based multidisciplinary art and design studio. They specialize in visual, experiential, and spatial installations and media, creating innovative brand images and campaigns, as well as multi-sensory installations and events. Zeitguised's work is known as "synthetic art," which uses algorithms as a creative tool and combines physical phenomena with organic life forms. This exhibition will feature " Metamodulated ," a collaborative work with Toshiki.
Infrastructure Studio | France
Founded in 2019 by brothers Macéo and Arthur, Infrastructure Studio began as an experimental side project during their studies in Paris. With backgrounds in architecture and fashion design, they embrace an interdisciplinary approach spanning product design, scenography, and fashion. Their designs are heavily influenced by the Parisian urban environment and combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing.
Rodi Studio | UK
Founded by RCA graduate David Pringle, Rodi Studio is a design studio that subverts traditional manufacturing methods, applying a sculptural approach to materials and form. We aim to create interior pieces that capture the essence of play and the beauty of whimsy. Rodi Studio's first chair collection is inspired by the concept of play. Plastic straws are used as building blocks, bent and combined to create mock-ups of stools and chairs. The stools are then scaled up, transforming the material into aluminum tubing and bending it at angles with customised tooling. Brightly coloured and irregularly bent, the chairs bring a playful energy to any space.
Practice | Seoul
Practice is an interior design studio led by designers Sisan Lee and Seohu Ahn. They offer a wide range of design services, from spatial design for stores, offices, and cafes to built-in furniture. PRACTICE skillfully combines industrial materials and crafts to create unique works that are functional yet highly valued as art. In 2019, Ahn founded the Seoul-based gallery Meeseek, where he curates works that combine art, design, and craft. Meeseek actively collaborates with creators working in these fields and continues to explore the boundaries of contemporary design.
Practice: Web / Instagram Meeseek: Web / Instagram
Dai Ukawa | Japan
Dai Ukawa was born in Fukushima Prefecture in 1988. He is a designer based in Tokyo. He works at a design firm while also creating his own personal works. Based on an industrial design approach, he creates works that emphasize concepts born from his desire to pursue pure creative expression.
Yusho Nishioka | Japan
A product designer based in Tokyo, he studied industrial design in Vancouver, Canada, and has experience working for a lighting brand. His work ranges from lighting and small objects to furniture and installations. His work is created through craft in an industrial context, fusing universal elements with practicality.
Toshiki | Japan
Toshiki Yagisawa is the founder of the creative studio "Toshiki," editor-in-chief of "New Scale," and designer. Toshiki's work stands at the intersection of physical form and digital expression, engaging in visual and conceptual explorations. He develops his creative practice using a variety of mediums, including ceramics, 3D printing, wood, and concrete. He has explored new possibilities for expression through collaborations and exhibitions with artists such as M/M (Paris), JW Anderson, Dis, New Tendency, Zeitguised, and Same Paper.
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PIN-UP (Guest Media) | USA
PIN–UP Magazine is a New York-based independent architecture and design magazine founded in 2006 by architect and curator Felix Britcher. Published twice a year, it covers a wide range of topics, including fashion, art, politics, architecture, and design, under the theme of "architectural entertainment." PIN–UP has strengthened its influence by hosting events at MoMA and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. Its latest issue, Issue 36, "UNDER CONSTRUCTION," focuses not only on physical structures but also on the realm of imagination, creativity, and possibility. In particular, it shines a spotlight on people who continue to build new things. The feature includes an interview with Shohei Shigematsu of OMA, as well as many other fascinating articles.
Date: October 23rd (Wednesday) - November 4th (Monday/Holiday), 2024
Time: 12:00~19:00
Opening reception: Wednesday, October 23rd, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Closed: Sundays Cooperation: Bang & Olufsen Japan Co., Ltd.
Venue: (PLACE) by method / CIRCLE
Address: Caminito #14, 16, Higashi 1-3-1, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/nzyvr
Phone number: 03-6427-9296
E-commerce website: https://placebymethod.com
