Gunnar Asplund

Erik Gunnar Asplund (1885 – 1940), a Swedish architect, a key representative of Nordic Classicism of the 1920s. His most important works is the Stockholm Public Library, constructed between 1924 and 1928. He collaborated with architect Sigurd Lewerentz in the design of Skogskyrkogården, a cemetery which is a UNESCO world heritage site, created between 1914 … Continue Reading

Gustavsbergs

Gustavsberg is a small town located in east from Stockholm, takes about 30 min to get by bus. It’s where Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory is located and now it’s the place as known as Gustavsberg Porslinsmuseum. MUSEUM & SHOP Gustavsbergs Porslinsmuseum Gustavsbergs Konsthall Iittala Outlet Kosta Boda LOCAL ARTISTS Jonas Lindholm Karin Nyström Maria Glassel

Moderna Museet

内装の建築、空間のデザイン、美術作品の見せ方、全てが一貫して美しく、完璧に見えたのが、ここストックホルムにある現代美術館(Moderna Museet)。展示されている美術品が自然に目に飛び込んでくるのは北欧デザインの特徴の1つだと思いますが、自然光と照明と内装のバランスが非常によく居心地の良さに感銘を受けました。 Architecture in Sweden by ArkDes FUNCTION, DESIGN AND AESTHETICS JANUARY 1, 2009 – DECEMBER 31, 2016 Paul Klee Exhibition JANUARY 16, 2016 – APRIL.24 2016

Stockholm

14つの島から成り立っているストックホルムは世界第二次大戦のダメージから逃れ昔ながらの建物が残っている世界有数の最も美しい都市の1つ。建築、デザイン、アート、食べ物、人々、全てがハイスタンダードで少し気取った雰囲気が味わえる街。 Architecture, art, design, people, food, everything is beautiful, high standard here. Stockholm is spread across 14 islands on the coast in the southeast of Sweden. Since the buildings in Stockholm have not had major damage from WW2 their historic buildings are largely conserved.   CAFE Valand Drop Coffee Juiceverket EAT KÖTT & FISKBAREN Shibumi … Continue Reading

Oslo

オスロ市内から少し離れた郊外で絵に描いたような雪景色が見れたのは2月下旬のこと。予想した以上には寒くなく、少し春の面影を感じさせる陽気でした。海沿いにはモダンで新しい建築が目立ったオスロはこれから建築、デザイン、アートで注目の町になりそうです。   COFFEE Fuglen Tim Wendelboe EAT Stortorvets Gjæstgiveri Mathallen DRINK Crowbar & Bryggeri ART MUSEUM Nasjonalmuseet – National Museum Astrup Fearnley Museet – Modern Museum Kunstindustrimuseet – The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design Norsk design- og arkitektursenter

Golden Circle, Iceland

夏と冬で全く違う顔を持つアイスランドの大自然。いつの季節に行ってもその迫力は変わらず、訪れた人々に感動を与えてくれることでしょう。オーロラを生で体験するためにはぜひ冬にアイスランドを訪れてみて下さい。 Golden Circle Tour typically covers three of Iceland’s most popular attractions, Gullfoss, Geysir and the National Park Thingvellir.

Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is heaven. It’s an oasis of relaxation. The geothermal water has a unique composition, featuring three active ingredients – Silica, Algae & Minerals. The blue colour comes from the silica and the way it reflects sunlight. During summer there can also be a hint of green in the water. This is the result of the algae, which multiplies quickly … Continue Reading

Omotenashi Project

おもてなし – Omotenashi, a Japanese spirit of hospitality. This is my personal project, which I kicked off in late 2015. I love entertaining people and cooking is one of my passions. I would like my guests to not only enjoy my Shojin Ryori but also experience Omotenashi spirit. My Omotenashi project invites 2-4 guests over … Continue Reading

Yutori – artshow

Yutori is another series from Rurubu Project, which is a collaborative project by Toronto-based photographer Haley Friesen and San Francisco-based calligraphy artist Nobuhiro Sato that explores the powerful expressions of body movement coupled with energetic strokes of ink. Rurubu Art Collaboration Project Photograph: Haley Friesen Model dancer: Kathleen Legassick 1. Tenku /30 x 40 (frame) … Continue Reading

Reykjavik

レイキャビックは世界の最北端に位置する主要都市。カラフルな家が続く街並みに地元の人達のDIY精神感じさせられます。新しいファッションやアート、小物、陶器などのデザインに注目が集まりつつあります。2月中旬のアイスランドはまだ雪が降り積っていましたが、夜はかなり高い確率でオーロラをお目にかけることができます。 COFFEE Reykjavik Roasters KAFFI VÍNYL EAT Ostabúðin Grillmarkaðurinn DESIGN & GALLERY Spark Design Space Aurum Kaolin LOCAL CERAMIC ARTIST Guðrún Halldórsdóttir Embla Sigurgeirsdóttir Guðný M Magnúsdóttir Hólmfríður Arngrímsdóttir ART MUSEUM Hafnarhús / Kjarvalsstaðir / Ásmundarsafn YOGA Yoga Shala Ashtanga Yoga Reykjavik STAY KEX Hostel Mengi Apartments