{"id":17681,"date":"2024-10-31T09:45:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T09:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exagono.es\/nakajimaya-crossing-un-cruce-de-artesanias-disenado-por-el-estudio-japones-uo-y-realizado-por-varios-artesanos-locales\/"},"modified":"2025-04-27T16:00:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T16:00:48","slug":"nakajimaya-crossing-a-craft-crossroads-designed-by-the-japanese-studio-uo-and-made-by-several-local-craftsmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exagono.es\/en\/nakajimaya-crossing-a-craft-crossroads-designed-by-the-japanese-studio-uo-and-made-by-several-local-craftsmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Nakajimaya Crossing, a confluence of crafts designed by Japanese studio UO and crafted by local artisans"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Japanese design studio\u00a0UO<\/a>\u00a0has created the sculpture\u00a0Nakajimaya Crossing<\/em>, along with other decorative elements, for a centuries-old hotel in the city of Shizuoka. Formerly a castle town around 400 years ago, Shizuoka became a hub for artisans and the development of numerous traditional techniques. The sculpture, inspired by these crafts passed down through generations, pays homage to this rich legacy.<\/p>\n\n

The Japanese design studio UO has created the sculpture Nakajimaya Crossing, along with other decorative elements, for a centuries-old hotel in the city of Shizuoka. Formerly a castle town around 400 years ago, Shizuoka became a hub for artisans and the development of numerous traditional techniques. The sculpture, inspired by these crafts passed down through generations, pays homage to this rich legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Positioned at the hotel\u2019s main entrance, the sculpture is composed of seven elliptical frames, each representing a distinct artisanal technique. Four types of craftsmanship are showcased within individual frames, while intersections between frames blend two techniques to create unique expressions.
For instance, the meeting of a frame featuring fabric dyed with tea leaves (ocha-zome<\/em>) and another showcasing meticulously arranged 2mm bamboo strips (take-sensuji<\/em>) results in a three-dimensional textile piece \u2014 a delicate interweaving of dyed cloth and bamboo.
These intersections embody the spirit of the hotel as a place where people of diverse backgrounds and expertise converge and interact.<\/p>\n\n

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A close-up of the sculpture\u2019s central section reveals a fusion of woodturning and precision carpentry known as\u00a0sashimono<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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After a woodturner shaped the initial form, another artisan painstakingly inserted bamboo strips one by one, merging two crafts into a single, intricate composition.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Two of the elliptical frames demonstrate this blending of techniques, creating layered, hybrid expressions that feel both rooted and novel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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The textile object, born from the combination of\u00a0ocha-zome<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0take-sensuji<\/em>, achieves its deep black tone through the natural dyeing of the fabric with Japanese tea.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Beyond the main sculpture, decorative elements following the same design language adorn the hotel\u2019s fa\u00e7ade, extending the theme outdoors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

By deliberately combining independent crafts in new contexts, UO transcends conventional categories and cultivates innovation. The studio envisions this principle expanding further throughout the hotel \u2014 into furniture, room keys, and other elements \u2014 forming a three-dimensional visual identity that will enrich the overall guest experience.<\/p>\n\n\n

The four artisans involved in the project usually work independently, completing their creations solo without blending techniques. Thanks to UO\u2019s coordination, their skills merged creatively, transcending traditional frameworks to foster a richer, shared expression.
The project\u2019s true value lies not only in the creation of these objects but also in the process itself \u2014 a learning journey that allowed artisans to acquire new, transformative techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n

This sculpture is destined to become a lasting symbol of the hotel and a cherished icon within the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Yuichiro Tani y Yu Matsuda, fundadores del estudio UO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

UO Studio<\/h2>\n\n\n

Founded in 2020 by Yu Matsuda<\/strong> and Yuichiro Tani<\/strong>, UO<\/strong> is a design studio dedicated to exploring the meaning and values that future societies will require. Through a combination of product development and independent projects with diverse companies and organizations, UO implements these reflections into the world, constantly moving between creativity and social impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yu Matsuda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born in 1986 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. After graduating from the Shizuoka University of Art and Culture\u2019s School of Design, he worked in a design office before founding his own practice. In 2013, he launched Yu Matsuda Design, a product design office, and in 2020, co-founded UO. He has also served as a part-time lecturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yuichiro Tani<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born in 1987 in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture. After graduating in design from Shizuoka University of Art and Culture, he joined Suzuki Motor Corporation\u2019s scooter department in 2009, where he worked for a decade in motorcycle model development. In 2020, he co-founded UO and launched the independent research project Touch of the Universe<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Studio UO
<\/strong>118-7, Moto-uo-cho
Naka-ku. Hamamatsu-shi
Shizuoka
432-8026 Jap\u00f3n
+81-90-9897-9634
info@uo-design.jp
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