2008.04.16
This individual exhibition was based on the theme of the near future and dealt with the idea of incorporating natural materials into daily life. Kita exhibited comfortable furniture ideally suited to our living spaces and lifestyle that paid special attention to the superior natural qualities of wood and also incorporated recyclable aluminum. The main material used is “kitayama-sugi” cedar from Kyoto, which has been prized as a high class material and used for over 600 years in tea houses and “sukiya” style architecture. The impressively formed trees, known for their straight trunks, can be considered a work of art in themselves. Rather than just cutting down the tree, master craftsmen … Read more
An event held in honor of Cassina’s 80th anniversary. Along with works up until now, prototypes and studio models were displayed, as well as a collection of the voices, pieces, sketches, and designs produced by 26 teams of architects and designers who have had a large influence on Cassina’s history. Toshiyuki Kita’s WINK chair was also displayed along with an explanation of its ground-breaking internal structure.
2008.04.16
Kita exhibited his “TOKI Collection” sofas from MERITALIA, a company in Coma, Italy that has been producing high-end furniture with famous designers since 1987. 2008.04.16（Wed）～21（Mon） VIA DURINI
Kita exhibited his hanger “GORO” from FOPPAPEDRETTI, a company in Brescia, Italy that has been making mainly wooden furniture and daily goods since 1946, and his television stand “GRANTEATRO.” The superb quality is greatly acclaimed among Italian housewives.
Kita collaborated with SANYO to create “SUNPLANT,” an installation using eneloop batteries, at the GREEN ENERGY DESIGN event sponsored by Interni. This exhibition realized the possibility of portable energy by changing solar energy into battery energy. The aim was, through a fusion of design and technology, to make our daily lives more pleasant and environmentally friendly. A display in the La Rinascente department store show window at Duomo was also held along with this event.
Kita collaborated with SANYO to create “SUNPLANT,” an installation using eneloop batteries, at the GREEN ENERGY DESIGN event sponsored by Interni. This exhibition realized the possibility of portable energy by changing solar energy into battery energy. The aim was, through a fusion of design and technology, to make our daily lives more pleasant and environmentally friendly. A display in the La Rinascente department store show window at Duomo was also held along with this event.
