Spatial Experiments for Interior Design
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Special feature: Experiments on new spaces for interior design
Methods of scaling out Text by Yusuke Nakahara Attempts at enlargement Microscopic sensations
Experiments with physical sensations Text by Katsuhiro Yamaguchi
Space in zero gravity Floating space Space without horizons
Visual experiments Text by Takayasu Ito
Illusionary effects Super graphic methods Introduction of trick art
Erasing space Text by Minoru Takeyama
Aiming for dematerialization Transparent shells and concentration of space
World Trade Center Rainbow Lounge and Restaurant Brunier
Design supervision: Yoshinobu Ashihara Chikushiken Design Institute Interior Design: Form International
Okamura Seisakusho Tokyo Showroom Okamura Plaza Design: Nikken Sekkei Komu Co., Ltd.
Akita Mutual Bank Sendai Branch Design: Miyawaki Dan Architectural Design Laboratory
Edwards Exhibition Display Design: Kuramata Design Office
Proposal for Rings Okamura Design Competition ’70 Text: Yanagi Sori
Play Bag Charlie Design: Takahashi Shiro
Injection Molded FRP Chair Design: Alberto Rosselli
Interior Textiles ’70 Text: Kitahara Susumu
After-IMAGE from the Movie Teorema Text: Takahashi Mutsuo
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