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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Tomoya AkasakaAbout Tomoya Akasaka : Tomoya Akasaka is a holistic architect, boasting a career of over 25 years in the fields of architecture, urban design, and landscape. He is the founder and principal architect of ORGA-Lab, a multidisciplinary platform that marries art, products, and landscape, with architecture at its core. He is a licensed First-class Registered Architect.
His objective is to devise authentic environments that stimulate and captivate the human senses, implementing a comprehensive approach that takes into account the interaction between time, space, and the five senses. His broad portfolio includes a variety of projects both in Japan and internationally, placing a strong emphasis on urban motifs and cultural contexts. He has earned several accolades, such as the Asia Pacific Property Awards, and has showcased his artistic and innovative vision in various exhibitions and workshops. Additionally, he is an experienced educator, having served as an adjunct lecturer at multiple universities.
Design and art serve as mediums to invigorate our senses and elicit emotions, each assuming a distinct role in our lives. Design seamlessly integrates functionality and aesthetics, infusing our daily experiences with comfort and pleasure. Conversely, art evokes emotions and thoughts, facilitating a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world surrounding us. These two disciplines are inherently intertwined, enhancing our lives with their unique contributions to creativity and expression. In this spirit of intertwining design and art, I actively seek out and explore environments where raw joy is felt. This exploration allows me to encounter elements of design and art that exude happiness, cultivating a more profound connection to our emotions, thus adding another layer of understanding to our human experience.
ORGANIZATION:
ORGA-Lab
EDUCATION:
1999, Architectural Theory, MA, Tokyo University of the Arts, TOKYO/JAPAN.
1994, Architecture, BA, Tokyo University of the Arts, TOKYO/JAPAN.
2003-2005, Urban Research, International Trainee in France under the Program of Overseas Study for Upcoming Artists, sponsored by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs, PARIS/FRANCE
2002-2003, Urban Research, POLA Art Foundation International Trainee in Switzerland, BASEL/SWITZERLAND
EXPERIENCE:
2008-2017, Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Kanto Gakuin University, YOKOHAMA/JAPAN
2013-2014, Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Residential Studies, Japan Women’s University, TOKYO/JAPAN
1999-2002, Part-time Teaching Assistant, Tokyo University of the Arts, TOKYO/JAPAN
1999-2000, Part-time Teaching Assistant, University of the Sacred Heart, TOKYO/JAPAN
1999, Researcher, Workshops in Boisbuchet, Vitra Design Museum, BOISBUCHET/FRANCE
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
2000, "Le passage et La place", Spica Museum, TOKYO/JAPAN.
1993, "Constructed 3 Tales", Yokohama Galleria, YOKOHAMA/JAPAN
1991, "3 Short Pieces in the Form of a Memory", Spiral Garden, TOKYO/JAPAN.
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
2003, "Morning Glory", Passage du Desir, with IXKIZIT, Paris/FRANCE.
2001, "Emul-vi*sion", Tokyo International Forum Lobby Gallery, with Atsuhito Otake, TOKYO/JAPAN.
AWARDS:
2023, Five Stars in the 'LEISURE ARCHITECTURE' and 'LEISURE DEVELOPMENT' categories. Asia Pacific Property Awards, UNITED KINGDOM.
1998, Awarded Salon du Printemps, Tokyo University of the Arts, TOKYO/JAPAN.
1991, Grand Prize, Japan Art Scholarship, TOKYO/JAPAN.
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2021, "VISON", KINDAI KENCHIKU, pages 54-59, October, TOKYO/JAPAN.
2021, "VISON", SHOTEN KENCHIKU, pages 36-59, October, TOKYO/JAPAN.
2013, "Aqua x Ignis", SHOTEN KENCHIKU, pages 87-91, August, TOKYO/JAPAN.
2012, "feve", SHOTEN KENCHIKU, pages 148-149, September, TOKYO/JAPAN.
1992, "3 Short Pieces in the Form of a Memory", Flash Art, pages 72, March/April, INTERNATIONAL EDITION.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Japanese (Native).
English (Intermediate).
CLIENTELE:
2013-2021, Mie Homeland Creation Project, Designed "Vison" as Executive Producer and Art Director.
2012, Kodo Inc., Designed "Aqua Ignis".
2011, Super Sweets Inc., Designed "feve".
2001, Sezon Art Program, Designed "Emul vi sion".
WEB SITE:
https://orga-lab.com/en/biography/
PORTFOLIO URL:
https://orga-lab.com/en/
RSS URL:
www.linkedin.com/in/tmyak
REGISTRATION DATE:
2023-04-15 02:53:45
COUNTRY/REGION:
Japan
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
Awards received by Tomoya Akasaka
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Mrc Vison Market Platinum A' Design Award Winner for Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category in 2023 Tomoya Akasaka for Orga-Lab |
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