Kokutou Uemori

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Kokutou Uemori

About Kokutou Uemori

It was about 40 years ago that they established "Kiriko Design Office" in Kochi Prefecture being surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the mountains in Shikoku district, which is about 800 km away from Tokyo, the center of the Japanese architectural field. Currently Masaaki Uemori and Kokutou Uemori are managing the design office. The feature of their work is that they use a lot of local natural materials. Many of their work locates in Japan, and a broad range of buildings such as from nursery schools to clinics, apartment complexes, villas, shops and buildings are included.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
  • All Designs

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Designer of the Day Interview with Kokutou Uemori

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I started to have a global idea since I worked in my father's construction office for 10 years and studied at Grenoble University.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
Pay attention to local weather, climate, culture and trend of life style of the residents. Start from sketch by using our hand and work on model and renderings.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
It is more free to architecture because i have not been educated in construction in school.A new world opens every time you gain expertise.It seemed like a small thing that seemed to be the same was changed in the way of thinking and viewpoint, so I felt it changed into a big appealing one in my life.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
Do not get caught up in the area of occupation and interact with various beneficial people.Opinions of books, ITN · seniors, opinions of craftsmen at the work site.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Do not be caught up by narrow-minded ideas that tend to be within the companions of the community.
What is your day to day look like?
While drinking delicious coffee, check the schedule of the day · mail · design NEWS.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
It is necessary to know the design trend as a professional. I will not follow upWill be affected.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
It is completed once it reaches an agreement with the client, but it may be reconsidered in the process of construction.Client satisfaction and my satisfaction when the building was completed.
What is your biggest design work?
"Tei "degree of site understanding and client mutual understanding.I am satisfied with just completed KOKUBU
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
A town that is historical and calm, suitable for human 's scale all over the world.Music is part of the most creative process.Naturally my culture has an influence.It is in the city of 300,000 in the southwestern part of Japan.The development of society and good design are mutually complementary, and if one is missing it is not a development.
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
My father is partner. It is easy to work because it has the same aesthetic sense and life style.I am sympathetic to people who can enjoy living, education, honesty, and above all else.Do not work too much.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Even for low-cost buildings with severe budget, they are actively realized.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
Since I was awarded the domestic big design award, I wanted to know what kind of evaluation was received overseas.By receiving overseas awards, business opportunities increase, and with overseas architects and designers,I think that exchanges make me more rich.

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