Website: 吉岡徳仁デザイン事務所 - TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA

BIOGRAPHY

Born in 1967. He worked under Shiro Kuramata and Issey Miyake, and established his own studio, TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA INC. in 2000.

Active in the fields of design, architecture and contemporary art, he is highly acclaimed globally.

The “Sakura Torch” for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the glass bench exhibited at Musée d'Orsay called “Water Block,” the crystal prism architecture “Rainbow Church,” the natural crystal chair “VENUS,” and the glass teahouse “KOU-AN” are some of the many masterpieces announced.

Many of his works are chosen as part of permanent collections in world renowned museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Musée National d'Art Moderne and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).

He has won many international awards including Design Miami Designer of the Year and Milano Design Award.

He was selected by Newsweek magazine as one of the 100 Most Respected Japanese in the World.

Bouquet Armchair, 2008

Panna Chair, 2008