Introducing a new king of Ocean Living — The WHY Yacht — by Hermes. Not only is it beautiful and revolutionary — but it is a “green” luxury yacht. — All the more reasons for KA to fall in love… Have you ever met someone who could not relate to the “dream” of living on [...]
Opening in 2010, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is set to be the world’s largest indoor theme park, sitting under a roof designed in the style of a classic double-curve body shell of a Ferrari GT car. There is energy, excitement and passion for the entire family at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. With over 20 rides and [...]
Tokujin Yoshioka is essentially why doing KA magazine is such a treat. It is like going on a journey to places never before seen, filled with wonderment and pleasant surprises. We wanted to showcase the work of a creator that was beyond convention, something that was clearly done in the context of allowing the creative process to be just that: creative. With Japanese born Tokujin, we not only found a creator which allowed the process of creativity to just be, but going one step further: allowing the creation to create itself. After studying with Shiro Kuramata and Issey Miyake, Tokujin went on to set up his own design studio in 2000. The following is a list of his works: - Issey Miyake and A_POC stores - Cartier Foundation Paris - Honey Pop and Tokto Pop for Driade - In 2002 he transformed an entire space in the heart of Milan, into a futuristic Japanese garden - Pane chair at Milan furniture show - 2006 Axis Gallery Tokyo show: Tokujin Yoshioka-Super Fiber Revolution - Published by British publishers Phaidon (Tokujin Yoshioka Designs) The works of Tokujin Yoshioka have received numerous awards, as well as been displayed in permanent collections of some of the most prestigious museums: the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, Centre Pompidou in Paris, The Vitra Design Museum in Berlin, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. KA — What has been the single event that has changed you the most in the context of how you relate to the process of creation? TY — VENUS – Natural crystal chair. In this design, I tried to incorporate the process of crystallization that brings the beauty born out of coincidence. “A form born from nature has a beauty that exceeds our imagination.” This VENUS obtains the structure by making the tiny crystals grow in an aquarium and makes an appearance with time as if Venus gradually emerges from water. “Honey-pop” (2001) obtained the strength by it’s honeycombed structure that was born by unfolding a number of thin layered papers. Similar to the structures in flowers and plants, which systemize the small fibers and increase strength, the “PANE chair - bread chair” (2006) was completed, which realized a flexible seating structure out of fiber. This time, I have pondered onchallenging the history of design by creating an epochmaking chair grown from natural crystal structures.Today, a rapid development of technology, particularly the use of computer renderings, has ensured and made various things real. I want to believe, however, there is something in nature that defies all human imagination. I have wondered whether we can makea proposal through design, where we can once again think about the earth and feel the beauty and the power of nature.I am guided through the first half of the production but the other half is left up to nature: the beauty born of coincidence, which a human cannot create on his own will. This natural crystal chair, which is formed using the laws of nature, pushes the boundaries of creativity. The work is like my message for the future. KA — What has been the single event that has changed you the most in the context of how you relate to the process of creation? TY — VENUS – Natural crystal chair. In this design, I tried to incorporate the process of crystallization that brings the beauty born out of coincidence. “A form born from nature has a beauty that exceeds our imagination.” This VENUS obtains the structure by making the tiny crystals grow in an aquarium and makes an appearance with time as if Venus gradually emerges from water. “Honey-pop” (2001) obtained the strength by it’s honeycombed structure that was born by unfolding a number of thin layered papers. Similar to the structures in flowers and [...]
Dubai’s ” The World” Welcome to Dubai — Where sunshine and sand meets innovation, imagination and money. Over the past 10 years, it has become a literal “playground” for the Earth’s most innovative minds to come together and create the “Never-before-seen”. Think of this: 300 man-made islands, set two-and-a-half miles off the coast of Dubai, [...]
Jaime Bouzaglo has chosen Montreal as his home, while creating luxurious, modern homes, furniture and “objets d’arts” around the globe. Fashion designer Kevin Allwood interviews and discusses all things creative, in a rare — designer meets designer — Full Interview in Issue #1 of KA MAGAZINE