In Element Designs

kita no donburi restaurant - now open!

2012-01-23T15:13:00.000-08:00

We have been working on the interior of KITA NO DONBURI for the last few months. It is a SUSHI & DONBURI restaurant in downtown Vancouver.

We have created a cafe style restaurant with the unique bamboo wall, the donburi bowl chandelier, and many others. Don't forget to check some decoration in the washrooms!

The restaurant opened last Monday (16th)

Kita No Donburi

423 Seymour Street, Vancouver (Hastings & Seymour)

radargraph - men's clothing and accessories store

2012-01-23T14:44:00.000-08:00

a collaboration with the owner, we have created the studio with the desks where they can create new graphic work. the front space is a retail space for men's clothing & accessories.

Radargraph Apparel is located in crystal mall in burnaby, bc.

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Radar Graph Apparel Inc.

1820–4500 Kingsway

Burnaby, B.C.

Canada V5H 2A9

Chair -prototype-

2011-10-12T14:04:00.000-07:00

A simple, minimum chair by OAK.
Jointed by slide-in dovetail.

HAKO - boxes -

2011-10-12T13:54:00.000-07:00

Boxes made for a ceramic artist.
Fir

Ko Table

2011-10-12T13:05:00.000-07:00

Our collection, Ko Table just shipped to Singapore.
This one is for 8 seating - the size is L 84" x W 42" x H 29 1/2".

Available to see at Kozai Designs.

bookshelf

2011-07-29T14:19:00.000-07:00

Maple bookshelf - adjustable -
Dimensions: 134” x 96” x 11 3/4”

-BEAN- toddler table

2011-07-29T14:08:00.000-07:00

Adjustable toddler table by oak
Dimensions: W26 1/2”x D18”x H18”-21”
This table can be also used as a bench when the children grow up.
(with Kindergarden chair available at Kozai)

Octopus Garden Patio - SUSHI Pocket Stand -

2011-07-12T14:15:00.001-07:00

Octopus Garden again changed its look @ their patio! Once nominated as best patio in Vancouver, now serving Sushi Pocket(sushi sandwich). In Element changed the look once again. There is a window where you can buy sushi pocket and enjoy them at the counter. Yakisugi technique is used to achieve this natural look on the fence as well as counters. Enjoy!

Octopus Garden
1991 Cornwall Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
V6J 1C9 Canada

Ge-Be Izakaya Grand Opening!

2011-06-22T17:04:00.000-07:00

The grand opening party held on June 20th. It was great to see many people in the space we have created with our interior designer, Yuri Abe who came from Japan. Photos by KunioPhotography

LIN chair - wood version - collection

2011-04-26T11:27:00.001-07:00

LIN (forest in Japanese) chair

The designer/wood craftsman, Seiji Kuwabara made the wood version.
(the original version has a cushion)
The carved wood seat provides more comfort.
Made by Walnut.

High Chair

2011-04-16T12:17:00.000-07:00

My partner, Seiji made this high chair for our son for his 1st birthday. I like the fact that tray is removable and washable. After two years it's still in good condition. The belt was such a good idea when he was smaller. I have seen many plastic ones but not many in wood now days. This one creates very warm feeling and our son simply loves this high chair!

Maple, stainless steel leg & leather divider, felt stopper @ bottom

Multifuctional Object -prototype-

2011-04-16T11:23:00.000-07:00

In Element has been working on a new prototype. After Japan's disaster on March 11, 2011, we have been thinking more and more everyday that what we can do as a designer/manufacturer; we are responsible for producing something meaningful for our environment and our future generations. Our mission is to produce objects that is environmentally friendly, fun, simple yet durable so that people can use for a long time.

Here is one idea - multifunctional object - basically 4 unit has 4 functions; sidetable, stool, coffee table, and shelving. Whatever their needs are, each unit or combined together would create many possibilities. When people move, they may face the problem where furniture do not fit the new space; if there are many variations/functions to one furniture, people may find more options so they don't have to throw away their furniture PLUS they can have more fun!

Side Table x 1

Stool x 2

Side Table x 4

Shelving x 4

Custom bed with shelving and side tables

2011-04-16T11:02:00.000-07:00

Custom Queen Size Bed for our special clients. Built in backboard and shelving all specially made for this space. The side tables are removable; when facing inside these set higher so that these can be used for using a computer, having breakfast etc. When set in outside grid these are used as lower side table for coffee, tea etc.

Material: All solid H Mahogany & Fir

Art Auction - BLOOM - Nikkei Heritage Centre

2011-04-12T12:54:00.000-07:00

Cherry blossom season now in Vancouver - the title, BLOOM is a perfect word for this upcoming auction event at Nikkei Heritage Centre. We have donated our SEN lamp, which have lines (SEN) in the middle creating the beautiful light coming through. This beautiful light of lines symbolizes "HOPE" for Japan.

Solid Walnut Lamp (florescent or LED bulb)
6 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 17"
market value $500
minimum bid $150

ASIAN CANADIAN ARTIST SHOWCASE & ART AUCTION

Showcase: April 9-30, 2011, open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm, by donation
preview online www.jcnm.ca

Silent Auction: SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 6:30-9:00PM | TICKETS $40
TICKETS 604 777 7000 or info@nikkeiplace.org

A SILENT ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE NATIONAL NIKKEI MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE

KONOMA original

2011-01-03T18:19:00.001-08:00

Our original Konoma

The clients were looking for their bed for a long time, finally decided to get KONOMA bed. They saw our Konoma @ Kozai Designs (now showing our newer version) a while ago; it's great to see them happy with their decision. We can produce original version anytime!

家具屋ＫＯＺＡＩからのお客さんの注文を受け久しぶりにオリジナル木ノ間ベットを製作。元々2，3年前に見て気に入って頂き、今回の注文となりました。今後も注文承ります！

G BE izakaya

2011-01-03T17:38:00.000-08:00

A Collaboration Project with Yuri Abe (the interior designer based in Japan) by In Element Designs. The theme of design is KYOTO - beauty of Japan - all packed in this space. Working with Yuri's concept, we have created original furniture and decoration. We will introduce more later in our official website. Special thanks: Yuri Abe, Kumi & Gane

This restaurant is one of the GYOZA KING Group, located in Burnaby BC.

GYOZA KING GROUPによる新しい店舗。バーナビーにオープンした G BE Izakaya。

今回のプロジェクトはイン　エレメントと日本で活躍するインテリアデザイナーのアベユリとコラボ。デザインのテーマとなっていた京都、そして日本の美を凝縮させたインテリアデザインになりました。また改めてＩＥのウェブサイトにてご紹介します。Special Thanks: アベユリ、クミ、ガネ

Thank you! -IDS West 2010-

2010-10-19T14:49:00.001-07:00

Simply we would like to say "thanks you" for your support! Many people have visited us @ IDS West last weekend and we have received a lot of positive feedback. Thank you!!

たくさんの方に新しい作品を見ていただき、とても充実したショーとなりました。皆様どうもありがとうございました。

Sideboard Cabinet

2010-09-01T21:52:00.000-07:00

Walnut sideboard

W 108"x D 20" x H 24"

This custom piece was made to fit under the window in the dining area where dishes to be stored. The top drawer (very left) has two drawers inside, to put cutleries (partition removable).

新しい特注家具。ウォルナッツ。2’と高さがとても低いのはダイニングルームの窓の下に合わせて作られたため。クライアントの要望から左上は二段になっておりフォークやナイフを入れられます。

IDS WEST 2010

2010-08-19T18:55:00.000-07:00

We are very excited to let you know that we will be part of IDS WEST 2010 in October!!
Here we will update as much as we can about what we will show for this upcoming event.

Ipe Outdoor Table & Bench

2010-07-05T17:56:00.000-07:00

outside table & bench - custom piece - collaborated with KOZAI

It turned out to be a gorgeous day for delivering an outdoor furniture. The material - IPE - was probablly the hardest wood that we have worked on. Certainly it is heavy, dense, difficult to work with for making furniture but suited for outdoor furniture for sure as Teak could be very expensive as an alternative.

bako - more pieces together

2010-05-22T12:06:00.001-07:00

BAKO

Residential client reordered another 8 bako cubes , now total is 14!
This is the longest bako pieces we have seen for one client so far. It is always interesting to see how each person accommodate bako in his/her space.
-Available at Kozai-

Table Top - Western Walnut

2010-04-30T16:57:00.000-07:00

New Western Walnut Table Top

with metal trapezoid legs

W45" x D80" x TH1 1/4"

Available at Kozai Designs

Please visit Kozai and take a look!

bamboo cabinet

2010-04-03T11:06:00.000-07:00

Custom made Bamboo Cabinet (solid)

Our client requested entertainment cabinet and the design was created based on client's sketch.
To hide bamboo's particular edge grain of 3 ply, frame edges are made in45 degrees and jointed with vertical grain. (end grain doesn't how from outside view). Putting glass doors were difficult, there are limited type of hinges available.

Recycled speaker

2010-03-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

Recycled Speaker - Fir

Originally thinking of buying the new ones but ended up making them. Speakers are also recycled - all re-used from before. Speaker box - from left over material of table top. Fir solid, speakers are bulit inset so that there is a contrast in design.
The sound is...... well still not completely happy but overall satisfied.

MUSIC IS IMPORTANT AS PART OF OUR LIFE!!

Dining Table & chars & Queen size bed - all in one!

2010-01-02T12:07:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!
Wishing you all success and happiness from IN ELEMENT DESIGNS!

This was the last project from 2009. We had special request from our client to have custom made dining set ( table & 4 chairs ) and queen size bed - all in one. This was quite challenging in terms of meeting functionality & designing point of view. Eastern Maple. Also this turns into a single size bed. All wood joints.

NEW KONOMA BED

2009-12-06T10:52:00.001-08:00

We are proud to announce launching our new Konoma bed.

Available at Kozai Designs
To see the actual bed, please visit Kozai store to take a close look.
I am sure you will enjoy the details of this bed!

New Website - Kozai Designs

2009-11-21T15:46:00.000-08:00

Kozai - the Vancouver store where you can see our furniture / accessories - launched new website.
There you can see our custom made collections in the past. ("CUSTOM DESIGN" section)

coppa robot 002

2009-10-11T20:11:00.000-07:00

coppa robot 002 -limited edition-

Recycled material
One-of-a-kind

Bako - New Collection - shelving unit

2009-10-09T07:22:00.000-07:00

We are proud to introduce our new collection "BAKO"
There are many possibilities in shapes, functions, depending on your needs.

Three shapes (drawer, door, basic box)

The drawer - I am using as filing cabinet; the door - little storage space for now. (Maybe I am just hiding all my clatter away from my visible area!) And of course the basic ones are for the books & magazines. I am excited to see what else I can do in terms of shapes and functions in the long run.

Possible shape #1

Possible shape #2

Possible shape #3

Or just simply

would work!

Available to see @ kozai designs

Posh Victoria - 95% done!

2009-08-16T15:05:00.000-07:00

As I write this blog from Japan, my parter Seiji is on the way to Victoria to finish the very last thing before the grand opening @ Posh in Victoria.

For the last few months, we have worked on the entire restaurant from designing to funishing including all the decoration. We have renovated the interior from the old restaurant; the space was completely different then, a little outdated I have to say.

Our client Tony & Peter, both wanted the interior of new Posh to be Japanese influence, Asian and sleek. They also insisted on the importance of LOCALness. So we came up the design with driftwood and bamboo; a little touch with the wallpaper(crown wallpaper) and walltatoo (surface collective).

Everyone worked really hard for the new look of POSH Victoria. It has been great experience for IN ELEMENT for sure. When I come back to Vancouver, I will post some photos.

POSH VICTORIA
102-1063 Fort StreetVictoria, BC
250-382-7674 (POSH)

**Photos** Wallpaper that we used.

bedroom unit - desk & drawers

2009-07-30T12:37:00.001-07:00

Custom made (residential)
Maple

Client requested to place a study&computer area. it has a little drawer beneath the desk and big drawers to store clothes. Carefully made in a complicated area of top floor of townhouse. The roof shape was very challenging at installation. It has a opening from the side to store more things behind this unit (to maximize the space!).

Maple Custommade Cabinets

2009-07-30T12:26:00.001-07:00

Custom made (residential)
Maple

New bedroom cabients by Maple, matching with clients' exisiting low breau (also made by IE designs last year). New cabinet (tall one) has tie & belt rack. Solid Maple on top to have continuity.

SHOWCASE OF ASIAN CANADIAN ARTISTS – SILENT ART AUCTION

2009-05-04T13:04:00.000-07:00

We participated in Silent Auction at Nikkei Heritage Centre and we were also able to see the actual auction that night. It was great to see all the artists' work to support Heritage Centre. I hope there will be more events like this to support asian canadian artists in the future. I also was a successful bidder for Jean Okada's scarf! It was so beautiful I couldn't resist!

PHOTOS: MUKU, our collection. JEAN OKADA's scarf, Junichi Iwase's art

Recycled Fir Table

2009-03-31T12:03:00.000-07:00

Custom made (residential)

Recycled fir table.
Our client had extra fir from renovating the house.
Legs also supplied by the client.

New Cafe - Elliz Coffee - opening

2009-03-30T16:05:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was the grand opening of Elliz Coffee which we were working on for the past few months. Rare material - PSL - is used for the interior. The consequence? this space has very warm feel..! It's also amazing to see the changes since when we first saw this space. Not only coffee but they serve grilled sandwiches and others which was very delicious!!

ELLIZ COFFEE
Broadway@Oak Street

昨日はELLIZ　COFFEEのオープニングがありました。この数ヶ月間、インテリアの家具をPSLという材を使い製作してきました。とても扱いにくい材ではありましたが、統一してみるととても温かみのある空間になりました。グリルサンドウィッチなどコーヒーだけでなく、食べ物も充実しています。どうぞお試しください。

Shoe / Entrance Cabinet

2008-12-26T16:01:00.000-08:00

Shoe / entrance cabinet by walnut with live edge top. Seiji made the design unique by having a little gap between the drawers and the top. It comes with 3 drawers where shoes can be stored. Natural organic oil finish.

Bar Cabinet

2008-12-02T17:57:00.001-08:00

Custom made bar cabinet. Walnut, tempered glass top. Adjustable shelves allow storage for different bottle and glass sizes at the back. The leather cover is attached by magnets which are installed underneath of the frame.

Wall Shelving Unit

2008-10-09T12:11:00.001-07:00

Custom made wall shelving unit by H. Mahogany. There are actually two matching units side by side. The shape of frame was very intricate and hard to achive. Both pieces have maple strips as well as speacial figured Maple legs to match clients' interior.

Sideboard cabinet - recycled walnut

2008-09-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

Using left over solid walnut, Seiji made this sideboard cabinet. Hidden 45 angled edge, (kids can never open!) minimal and simple yet very functional. Place for records, cds, and audios. Recycled material, walnut is joined so it has a unique grain look. The art is by Siobhan Humston

organic style table legs

2008-09-13T10:38:00.000-07:00

Art & organic-feel table legs for a client's table top. There was no definite design; with the branch image, Seiji carved the walnut wood. Of course not only this is an art, the function has to come with it so the joints and the detail was challenging.　

オーガニックな雰囲気のテーブルの足のデザインと制作。フリーフォームで枝を想像させるデザインから作り上げました。クルミの木をカービングするのが挑戦的でしたが納得のいく作品にしあがったようです。これはコーヒーテーブルサイズですが大きいテーブルにもチャレンジできそうですね。

Walnut table

2008-08-13T11:45:00.000-07:00

Finally done!
This is one beautiful piece after all.
Working with Akio Kojima, who is specialized in working with slabs, we have finished this long time project.

Walnut slab with live edge.

とうとう仕上がりました！　　長い間にわたってのプロジェクトでしたが、パートナーのAKIO　KOJIMAとのコラボで終えることが出来ました。テーブルは難しいものの、とてもやりがいのあるプロジェクトでした。仕上がりはいかがなものでしょう？

Japanese Konibiniya on Robson Street

2008-06-16T16:28:00.000-07:00

We finally finished the project - Konbiniya on Robson Street.
This has been a great / fun project. It's an unsual style for IE designs! The clients wanted to have some fun by showing Japanese girl face as a front of the store. The sign box is supposed to be KANZASHI. Can you see the face?

Fireplace Deco

2008-05-30T13:44:00.000-07:00

Custom made Deco @ fireplace. Having metal plates inside, this allows candles to lit up in each boxes creating a peaceful / elegant feel. Glass at the back. Removable boxes allow clients to enjoy many possibilities of art decoration.

Shelving units

2008-03-21T14:22:00.000-07:00

Custom made shelving units. Removable boxes with different sizes and depths, simple yet many varieties for store things. H. Mahogany, organic oil finish.

TV Stand

2008-02-20T17:54:00.001-08:00

New custom made furniture.　Oval Caibinet, by walnut　The top part moves as our client wishes to rotate the TV.　　Specially made to fit all the entertainment units.

新しい特注家具。今回はOVALの形をしています。　エンターティンメント用にデザイン、制作をしました。WALNUTのベニアとソリッドを使用。

Glass Shelf

2007-10-01T12:10:00.001-07:00

ダイニング本棚。クライアントダイニングテーブルにマッチングしたデザインで作りました。クルミです。テンパーのグラスなのでとても強い。高級感ある仕上がりになりました。

Custom made dining shelves. Clients has alot of books so we had to accomodate with strong tempered glasses. Details are very beautiful yet simple.

book shelf -Japanese style-

2007-09-02T16:39:00.000-07:00

Bookshelf.
Japanese inspired, but yet modern.　By Fir. All the joints are carefully put together like a puzzle. Japanese paper are on the back panels; creating very wam feeling.

本棚です。クライアントの好きなFIRで作りました。日本式のお部屋に合うようなデザインを、という要望に応えれたようです。後ろにはところどころ白い和紙が張ってあり、ワンポイントになっています。

cd / dvd units

2007-09-02T16:17:00.001-07:00

Very simple design. Custom-made furniture.
Made by Cherry wood to match other furniture in the room..
Perfectly fit to the wall, by Japanese Kanna.

とてもシンプルなデザインのCD　DVD用棚。
特注家具です。
他の家具に合わせてチェリーの木で作りました。
カンナで何度も削り、最終的に壁にぴったり合わせることが出来ました。

entrance cabient

2007-08-15T18:54:00.000-07:00

New custom made furniture. This is the entrance cabinet by walnut. Drawers & shelves. With well thought out details brings this furniture so beautiful.

Photos by Arno Kortschot. Our very good friend and a great artist/furniture designer.

新しいカスタムメードの家具です。今回はウォルナッツにての制作。45度のコーナーや均一したスペースの空け方、素晴らしいものです。写真はオランダ人の家具デザイナー, Arno Kortschotによるもの。いつもお互いにINSPIREし合っている良き友人です。

Bon Crepe on Robson St.

2007-07-13T12:01:00.000-07:00

After the first one in Richmond, this is their second one right on Robson St. They will have "Japanese style" Crepes. Try it out!

Deck

2007-07-13T11:56:00.001-07:00

Oh Yes! Summer is finally here in Vancouver!!! We made a little deck on the roof! This is fabulous with the view during the day & night. Barbecue?

konoma - NY

2007-06-29T09:26:00.001-07:00

Our collection Konoma bed are now sent first time to NY. Very exciting!

konoma bed (木之間） - maple -

2007-04-02T11:24:00.000-07:00

One of our popular collections, Konoma Bed. This time, we made it by maple. Custom made, Double size. We are very happy with how it turned out - so used to seeing by Walnut until now! The headrest is shorter so that it fits just below the window.

木之間ベットをいつもはウォルナッツで制作しているのですが、今回のクライアントはメープル希望ということで初挑戦でした。このスペースには薄い色の家具を置いた方が◎でした。

Cherry Cabinets

2007-02-09T17:50:00.000-08:00

New custom made cabinets.　Our client - lawyer - needed some filing cabients.　It's been a while since we worked with Cherry wood.　　Its beautiful grains and natural color come out more with Livos Oil.

久しぶりにチェリーでキャビネットを制作。弁護士のクライアントがファイルの入るキャビネットを、という要望から。ぴったり棚の下に入ったときは感動しました。
美しいですね、桜。ＬＩＶＯＳのオイルで一段と木目が光っています。

ＰＯＳＨ

2006-12-26T15:38:00.000-08:00

This is a brand new restaurant in Richmond. (Cambie & Sexsmith) We are working on the interior from last month, by using a lot of cedar and bamboo materials. Just finished the front side, waiting room and the reception desk. Next month, it'll be an grand opening. Uzukuri/yakisugi (burnt wood) will be on the wall - it'll be a challenge for us.

新しいレストランの内装を手がけています。ＰＯＳＨＰＯＳＨ．グリルの専門店です。とてもオープンなレストランで少しクールな感じ。今回はたくさんのＣＥＤＡＲと竹の素材が中心です。昨日でフロントのホステステーブルや待合室のベンチが終了。この後うずくり/焼き杉に挑戦します。壁一面にＣＥＤＡＲが並びます。お楽しみに。

Tokyo Designer's Week - 100% Design, Designtide

2006-11-13T18:22:00.000-08:00

This is our firtst time attending Tokyo Designer's Week. It was held from Nov 2 -5. Luckly, we could see 2 different locations, 100% Design and Designtide. As you can imagine, it was very busy, but we could see so many good designs, ideas. There was this event called "Pecha-Kucha Night" as part of Desgin Tide on Omotesando. It was great to see all the designers from all over the world.

初めて行ってきました。このイベントは面白い！
さすが東京だけあって、品数、デザイナーさんの数もＥＮＤＬＥＳＳ．．．
１００％デザインでは何人かのデザイナーさんとお話が出来て、とてもＩＮＳＰＩＲＡＴＩＯＮを受けました。私達のお気に入りは表参道で開かれていたデザイナーズタイド。　ここはもう少し小さめで、たくさん面白いアイディアと出会うことが出来ました。　来年も是非遊びに行きたいです。

Chura - design

2006-09-23T11:49:00.000-07:00

Chura　－　美容室の内装（家具）を行っています。リセプションのカウンター、ステーション。木・ガラスなどを使い、壁も薄いグリーン色でなんだか森の中にいるようなそんな印象でデザインしています。

今度の店舗はＥＸＰＡＮＤしてパシフィックモールの前の２階になります。

Chura - the hair salon in Vancouver.
We are making reception counter, and the stations. The interior - feels like very soothing, based in light green color. With walnut, glass, these materials will help creating the concept of what the owner wants. This hair salon will be located in front of Pacific Mall, on the second floor.

Zipang Sushi Restaurant

2006-09-14T09:21:00.000-07:00

3710 Mainにとあるレストランが出来ました。その名もZipang。オープンは来月とか。一見クールな感じのお店。ロケーションも今ヒップなメインなので　(eugene chooの目の前) きっと流行ること間違いなし。実はオーナーが知り合いのお友達。ということで色々なところでインエレメントとコラボレーションが見られます。stoolはチェーンソー！でお友達が制作。メニュー、名刺はグラッフィクデザイナー、nozomiによるもの。皆様是非オープン際にには一度足を運んでみてくださいね。

New Japanese restaurant on Main St, (in front of eugene choo)! It'll open next month. The owner, Hayato has great taste :). Check out the paintings too. There are many collaboration work with in element designs . Card & Menu Designs are by Nozomi. My favirote piece is by our friend's work made by chain saw, the stools! Please come & visit @ the opening.

new table!

2006-08-05T09:14:00.000-07:00

New custom-made table!
The overall design is very simple yet very creative & sleek! Finishing - Oil finish with Livos. This is my favorite organic oil - smells nice and feels very good for health.

新たなテーブル誕生！
これは特注で、靴のデザイナーさんカップルの為の制作。
今回のデザインは彼らのスタイルに合わせて、シンプル＆スリークな感じで。
仕上げはもちろんＬＩＶＯＳのオーガニックオイル。これが体にやさしくてお気に入りです。

Shoe Cabinet with stools!

2006-07-21T10:31:00.000-07:00

The installing day for a shoe cabinet/bench with stools.
This is a custom-made one for a client - he is a furniture collector.
I think this is the 2nd custom-made shoe cabinet this year, last one was for a client who lives in Wachington. We made the Japanese style one with the sliding doors.
As you can see, this one is more modern. The idea of having the stools came from the client, the challenging side was to design something practical with beautifully designed furniture. The stools come out - as you can see there are handles for that.

これから靴箱兼椅子の家具をお届けに参ります。
クライアントさんから取り出せる椅子を付けて欲しいとの要望があったので今回はこのようなデザインになりました。ちょっぴりモダン、アクセントをつけてみました。前回作ったのはもっと日本的なデザインでした。写真をご覧ください。今回の難題は機能性と美。靴が入るのか、高さはどうか、など。。。お客様が気に入られることを祈って！　

Shiki Lamp (四季）

2006-07-03T12:48:00.000-07:00

New colection!
"Shiki Lamp" (四季）

It's made of walnut, vinyl paper.　　The paper is easly changed, to match your taste.　　For example, using Japanese paper will create more traditional felling in space.
$380.00
Dimenstions: D 8 1/2” x W 8 1/2” x H 21”

新しいランプが生まれました！
”四季”という名前です。

ウォルナッツと素敵な花模様の日本からの紙を使用しています。　他にも日本の和紙を使用すると日本的な雰囲気になるでしょう。

＄３８０　ＣＡＤ
D 8 1/2” x W 8 1/2” x H 21”

konoma bed (木之間）

2006-06-19T12:16:00.001-07:00

installation - konoma bed

この日は一番緊張する。
お客様が満足されるか、運命の日！

家に着くと、そこはＮＯＲＴＨ　ＶＡＮの一番上にあるとってもＣＯＺＹな雰囲気の家。すっかり気に入るわたし。

大きい犬とベイビーがいる、ママのリサさんが出てきた。

まず始めに今あるベッドを解体してあたらしい木の間ベットを。

『beautiful!』を連発してくれた急がしいママ、リサさん。
ありがとうございました。

ホッとしながら帰ってきたのでした。

Today is the most exciting day for us...whether clients will be happy or not...　It's like a judgement day!

When we arrived @ client's house in North Van, it was a very cozy house with a big dog & cute little baby. I happened to hold her too! What a beautiful baby.

We first took the bed apart and installed our new bed, KONOMA.
She was really happy to see there! It was such a nice to see her happy face.

She thanked us and told us that she loves the bed as it is..
What a nice way to start a day!

bq chair

2006-06-17T09:05:00.000-07:00

bq chair

photos by WendyD

designed and manufactured by　　Seiji Kuwabara, in element designs

Multifunctional chair/shelf/bench was finally born! This pair was shown @ dv interior & design expo @ Canada Place in April. It is now available @ Tyler Jones on Main & Broadway in Vancouver.

とっても便利！multifunctionな機能がついた活気的な家具登場！
バンクーバーのカナダプレースで４月に行われた　dv interior design expo に展示されていた家具でもあります。今バンクーバーのＭain stにあるTyler Jones　というお店で見ることができます。