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Editor Frank Scott (FS) from DesignPRWire has interviewed designer Shigetaka Mohizuki (SM) for A’ Design Award and Competition. You can access the full profile of Shigetaka Mohizuki by clicking here. |
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Interview with Shigetaka Mohizuki at Saturday 6th of July 2024  FS: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio? SM: We pursue not only shrine and temple architecture, but also [attractive structural beauty and beauty of use], and respond to our customers by building houses that specialize in the non-standard, rather than the standardized housing. Our design houses are an evolution of tradition, breaking down the stereotypes of the anachronistic image of the palace carpenter's house and stylishly transforming our own traditional skills and techniques into a one-of-a-kind architecture that combines design and construction that no other company can match. FS: What is "design" for you? SM: Fascinating Structural Beauty The Beauty of Use FS: What kinds of works do you like designing most? SM: Design for the inheritance of technology and the evolution of tradition FS: What is your favorite material / platform / technology? SM: Wood Traditional Methods Traditional Techniques FS: When do you feel the most creative? SM: When the evolution of tradition is realized FS: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized? SM: You can see the joy on the client's face. FS: What makes a design successful? SM: The Art of War by Sun Tzu If you know your enemy and know yourself, you will never be in danger of a hundred battles FS: From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment? SM: This is a serious situation, as the number of professional craftsmen has declined to a critical level in today's construction specifications. Great progress cannot be made by passing on skills only on the practical side. Unless the government, media, design, forestry, and the practical side work hand in hand, traditional skills will truly disappear. From the perspective of wood mileage, the company will actively work to revitalize the forestry industry for local production for local consumption. FS: How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design? SM: We pursue not only shrine and temple architecture, but also [attractive structural beauty and beauty of use], and respond to our customers by building houses that specialize in the non-standard, rather than the standardized housing. Our design houses are an evolution of tradition, breaking down the stereotypes of the anachronistic image of the palace carpenter's house and stylishly transforming our own traditional skills and techniques into a one-of-a-kind architecture that combines design and construction that no other company can match. FS: Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country? SM: Japan Current construction specifications have reduced the number of professional craftsmen to below critical levels, and this is a serious situation. Great progress cannot be made by passing on skills only on the practical side. If the government, media, design, forestry, and the practical side do not work hand in hand, traditional skills will truly disappear. FS: Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers? SM: To master the fundamentals thoroughly and then show one's individuality is called breaking the mold, but to do things on one's own before one has even mastered the fundamentals is called being shapeless. FS: Who are some of your clients? SM: Individuals Shrines and Temples FS: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why? SM: When we see the joy on our clients' faces FS: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself? SM: Myself. FS: How can people contact you? SM: Please use the contact form on the web page.
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