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Tomoiku Ara

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Tomoiku Ara (born 1950 in Tokyo) is a Japanese architect and interior designer. He graduated from the Nihon University Department of Fine Arts.[1]

Chronology

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Representative works

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In 1986, the reconstruction of the Hotel New Hakodate was published in the Italian magazine Ottagono. The project received international recognition.[3]

In 1988, Ara designed the interior of a residential building, VILLA IN A SMALL MOUNTAIN, and in 1992, the interior of a restaurant, CAPRICCIO.[4][5]

In 2008, Ara completed a large-scale apartment building in Chitose Karasuyama, which he designed in collaboration with architects Cristiano Traldo di Francia and Hiroshi Soeda, under the theme of "Nature in the City".[6]

As a contributor, Ara has successfully organized international events such as TEATRO SUPERSTUDIO (2008) and X-SCAPES Design Exhibition (2009).[7][8]

As of 2020, architecture and design projects are underway, focusing on regenerative architecture and other forms of "Community Design".

References

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  1. ^ Official Website STUDIO TOMO ARA
  2. ^ JAPAN INTERIOR DESIGN 'Super Studio and Radicals'
  3. ^ Ottagono 83, p 90-94, CO.P.IN.A., Milano (Italy), December 1986
  4. ^ CASA VOGUE November 1990 N.224 p 196-197
  5. ^ INTERNI 425 November 1992 p 114-115 (Italy)
  6. ^ Magazine 'Konnichiwa' 10 Vol.284 2007 p 20
  7. ^ Lecture 'Theatre Superstudio Tokyo 2008
  8. ^ Design Exhibition 'X-SCAPES' Tokyo 2009

Literature

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  • "DESIGN PER LA TERRA – STUDIO TOMO ARA ASSOCIATI" 1992
  • STUDIO TOMO ARA – Official Website, browsed 27 December 2020