As an inventory of "cool" spatial design from all over Japan, the website conveys the current state of Japanese interior design, which is full of vibrant ideas and materials, to architects, interior designers, developers, and many other spatial design professionals of the world.
Project of Inbound Tourism Promotion through Spatial Design
‘Space Design Concierge’
This website was launched by the Tokyo Design Center and created by the Japan Design Consultants Association, in collaboration with four national interior design organizations. To introduce trendy spatial design in commercial environments, the Japanese Commercial Environmental Design Association (dining and wining facilities, shops, etc.), Japan Federation of Interior Planners’ Association (hotels, offices, etc.), Japan Tourism Facilities Association (hotels), and Japan International Association of Lighting Designers (lighting) offer their professional insights in selecting and aptly reviewing well designed spaces.
This project presents to the world, commercial environmental designs of urban facilities, namely, hotels, restaurants, and shops, as well as urban townscapes such as night views. By doing so, we aim to add a new dimension of Cool Japan of “Spatial Design” to Cool Japan of “subculture” or “traditional culture”, conveying a multilayered image of Japanese culture. Unlike Content Industry that can provide realistic images to their audience or reader without visiting the original country (i.e., Japan), spatial design needs one to touch and experience the space itself. We hope that this website will serve to increase the incentive for overseas professionals (architects, interior designers and development producers) to visit Japan, by conveying ideas and images of Japanese spatial design and preparing opportunities for mutual businesses.
Japan Design Consultants Association (JDCA)
JDCA was founded in 1996 as the only one national nation-wide organization of design consultants in Japan. The Association consists of professional members rich in consulting experiences for industrial promotion and business operations, who are able to lead every value development project by coordinating qualified designers of various genres and by inspiring it with fresh and advanced ideas.
Japan Commercial Environmental Design Association (JCD)
The JCD was launched in 1961 to establish professional competence in the field of commercial environmental design and to enhance the quality of the circumstances concerned with commercial activities of urban society. Through the activities of design awards, symposiums, educational activities, international exchange, seminars, association journal and publishing, JCD has been influential not only in the domestic circles but also in the international world of design.
Japan Federation of Interior Planners’ Association (JIPA)
The JIPA is an organization that consists of 10 interior planners’ associations from Hokkaido to Kyushu. As a coalition organization that connects all the regional representatives, JIPA supports the activities and mutual interaction of regional associations. Moreover, it aims to improve the status of qualified interior planners, to develop a sound and sustainable interior environment and to contribute to enrich our society and culture.
Japan International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD Japan)
IALD is the world’s largest association of professional lighting designers, based in Chicago. There are currently about 700 members throughout the world. IALDJapan is the representative association of lighting designers in Japan affiliated to IALD. Its members are engaged in enlightening people and improving occupational capacity in lighting design through seminars and training sessions.
Japan Tourism Facilities Association
Established in November 1953, the Japan Tourism Facilities Association is an assembly of technologists who conduct research and analysis on tourist sites such as hotels and traditional inns ryokan; maintenance and improvement of architecture, facilities, and interiors; and invigoration of tourist spots and town development. Association members include architectural design offices, construction companies, and manufacturers of architectural materials, equipment, and furniture that jointly engage in various promotional activities.
Tokyo Design Center inc. (TDC)
TDC is an interior showroom building where different ranges of products are brought together. Since the beginning of the project in 1992, the Center has worked to assemble exhibitors with new and exciting ideas and staged hundreds of design & cultural events showing the high standard of Japanese architectural/interior design. We believe that "The quest for the good quality of life" is the key word to create new values in the market through professional skills.
The information on this website is provided in collaboration with the organizations below.
Tokyo Design Center
5-25-19 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0022 Japan
International Design Center NAGOYA
18-1, Sakae 3-Chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya 460-0008 Japan
Tel: +81-52-265-2105 (Project Department)
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditonal Arts and Crafts
1-1 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa-ken 920-0936 Japan
HIDA EARTH WISDOM CENTER
900-1 Chishima-machi, Takayama-shi, Gifu-ken 506-0032 Japan