Life Science Code Monument by Takumi Takahashi |
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| DESIGN NAME: Life Science Code PRIMARY FUNCTION: Monument INSPIRATION: Chugai's Life Science Park commissioned a monument to convey life science's profound mysteries. The design, mirroring drug creation through genome analysis, uses human genome sequences. The resulting patterns evoke life's beauty and complexity, encoding evolution and human essence. Integrating time-nurtured memories, the monument embodies life's enigmatic mystery. It stands as a testament to the intricate and beautiful nature of life, revealed through the very code that defines us. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Chugai Pharmaceutical' OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Researchers viewing this monument can draw inspiration from its unique landscape, filled with memories from nature, technology, and culture. Viewers' reflections become part of the monument, symbolizing the present moment alongside diverse memories. It aims to convey that genomes exist within us, hinting at unknown possibilities. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: This project was completed in May 2024 It is located at Chugai's new research facility in Totsuka, Kanagawa, Japan. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Fine Arts and Art Installation Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: This monument crystallizes memories from nature, technology, and culture, archiving them for future generations. It juxtaposes normally incompatible memories, creating a unique landscape and prompting reflection on sustainability. Wood scraps were recycled into furniture, and metal scraps were reused, embodying circularity. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: This 6m x 1.5m x 2.2m monument embodies human and Earth memories. Its design, based on the human genome sequence, integrates diverse materials: ancient stones, local flora, native trees and medicinal herbs. A transparent stone base, evoking water as the source of life, is illuminated from within, highlighting the genome's varied expressions. The DNA derived design reveals life's mystery through shifting perspectives. TAGS: monument, life science, design, Art, hakuten, memory, Life Science Code RESEARCH ABSTRACT: We were deeply moved to realize that our own DNA contains the inherited memories of the earth. Therefore, we carefully investigated various memories up to now, and collected a wide variety of memories, including natural objects created over a long period of time, human culture and technology, and memories of Chugai's pharmaceuticals. CHALLENGE: This monument, while not directly generating profit, aims to inspire and provide spiritual support to life science researchers. It expresses the invisible mysteries of life science, a field filled with the unexplained, where researchers strive to improve human well-being. By touching the depths of people's hearts, this monument hopes to bring color and inspiration to their work, supporting their challenge against the mysterious world of life science. ADDED DATE: 2024-11-14 13:21:48 TEAM MEMBERS (6) : Design：Takumi Takahashi, HAKUTEN, Structural design : Naoki Iwama, Iwama Design, Metal hardware design and production : Kenichi Ochiai, Ochiai Seisakusho, Creative direction for the forest : Chikako Kadoi, Bears Dance in the Hida Forest, Product Management : Kumazaki Kohei, HAKUTEN and Produce : Masako Takahama, HAKUTEN IMAGE CREDITS: Photo by :Nacasa ＆ Partners Inc. | Akira Arai |
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NAME: Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. PROFILE: Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., founded in 1925, is a leading Japanese biopharmaceutical company that utilizes cutting-edge life sciences to develop innovative drugs. As a member of the Roche Group, it focuses on oncology, immunology, and rare diseases, leveraging advanced biotechnology and antibody engineering. Known for groundbreaking treatments like Actemra for rheumatoid arthritis and Hemlibra for hemophilia, Chugai is globally recognized for its contributions to healthcare. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company is dedicated to scientific innovation and improving patient outcomes worldwide. |
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Life Science Code Monument by Takumi Takahashi is Winner in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category, 2024 - 2025.· Read the interview with designer Takumi Takahashi for design Life Science Code here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Takumi Takahashi. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Takumi Takahashi. |
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