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
[edit]- 1950 – Born in Tokyo
- 1973 – Graduated from Nihon University
- 1976 – Moved to Italy. Pietro Frenguelli Architects Office.
- 1979 – Joined the Superstudio in Florence, studied under Cristiano Toraldo Di Francia[2]
- 1981 – Prized at the 16th Triennale di Milano
- 1982 – Established Studio Tomo Ara
- 1988–1993 – College of Industrial Technology, Nihon University Lecturer in Architectural Engineering
- 2002–2007 – Nihon University College of Art Lecturer in Architectural Design Instructor
Representative works
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Official Website STUDIO TOMO ARA
- ^ JAPAN INTERIOR DESIGN 'Super Studio and Radicals'
- ^ Ottagono 83, p 90-94, CO.P.IN.A., Milano (Italy), December 1986
- ^ CASA VOGUE November 1990 N.224 p 196-197
- ^ INTERNI 425 November 1992 p 114-115 (Italy)
- ^ Magazine 'Konnichiwa' 10 Vol.284 2007 p 20
- ^ Lecture 'Theatre Superstudio Tokyo 2008
- ^ Design Exhibition 'X-SCAPES' Tokyo 2009
Literature
[edit]- "DESIGN PER LA TERRA – STUDIO TOMO ARA ASSOCIATI" 1992
- STUDIO TOMO ARA – Official Website, browsed 27 December 2020