A New Atlas of Japan’s Boundary - Defying Design Culture - SSOJ : The Japanese Spatial Designer Annual Vol. 01 is now released
JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL Vol. 01 is now available, featuring 90 of Japan’s most innovative architects, interior and lighting designers, and creative visionaries. The publication is bilingual, visually rich, and relevant globally.
In a world where disciplines blur, and spatial intelligence becomes a new luxury, Japan's design community is stepping into the global spotlight - this time on its own terms. The JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL Vol. 01, set to be released in April 2025, provides an unprecedented international showcase of 90 leading Japanese designers across various fields, including architecture, interior design, landscape, lighting, furniture, photography, and more.
Published by the Japan Spatial Designers Support Organization (SSOJ), this bilingual (Japanese - English) hardcover is not only a collector’s item but also a strategic resource designed for global curators, developers, gallery owners, and decision-makers looking for the best of Japan’s spatial culture.
Each featured designer is profiled over four editorially rich pages, including 10 and 14 project images and a dual-language narrative. These profiles offer a multidimensional view of how Japanese designers redefine the rules of form, function, and atmosphere.
The book launched with a special editorial feature titled “How Japanese Spatial Design Continues to Influence the World,” showcasing insights from industry leaders.
- Tadao Kamei, Chairman, Nikken Sekkei: "Void and Substance in Design"
- George Kunihiro, UIA Board Member: "The Global Perception of Japanese Space"
- Fumio Nanjo, Former Director, Mori Art Museum: "Public Art and Civic Identity"
- Tadanori Nagasawa, President, Musashino Art University: "The Future of Japanese Design Education"
- Plus, other cultural figures who are shaping Asia's design discourse.
The project's bold mission is to reposition Japanese spatial design as a transdisciplinary force—linking tradition to technology, minimalism to emotion, and craftsmanship to commerce. SSOJ, the editorial and strategic body behind this initiative, aims to connect designers with global opportunities, offering visibility and frameworks for international collaboration.
With its first volume, the JAPANESE SPATIAL DESIGNER ANNUAL lays the groundwork for a new kind of diplomacy, where design acts as the language and space tells the story.
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