Published on : Monday, February 24, 2014
At the fair in February appears Japanese materials and methods of manufacture of furniture not previously been shown in Sweden in exhibition material attraction – Scandinavia likes Japan. It is produced by the Material Library in cooperation with the Japanese designer Naoto Nakamura.
To the next trade glances Materialbiblioteket east towards Japan, despite the distance, have a lot in common with Scandinavia. The exhibition features a selection of Japanese materials and manufacturing methods that will inspire and create synergies between Scandinavia and Japan.
The Scandinavian and Japanese design world affect each other in many ways. We share the view of the austere and simple in design and architecture. Often we find spots where material and construction are recognized in design and function, preferably with one foot in tradition and Crafts, says Oliver Schmidt, Material Library.
Many of Japan’s materials and manufacturing methods have not previously reached beyond its borders. Through the collaboration with Naoto Nakamura, who is based in Stockholm and JETRO, Japan External Trade Organization are now opening up opportunities to take part in a unique treasure. This ranges from the traditional to the high-tech or this combined.
Tags: Japan External Trade Organization, Japanese Design World, Material Library, Naoto Nakamura, Oliver Schmidt, Stockholm and JETRO
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