Milano Design Week
BASE TIMES kawaguchi
"BASE TIMES kawaguchi's outstanding craftsmanship and tradition support its delicate and beautiful processing techniques and countless styles of expression. These are presented through an installation , part of MoscaPartners Variations exhibition, featuring three large frames.The chair series titled ""Kawaguch-air"" visualizes the unique technologies of each company. The design incorporates Japanese sensibility in perceiving the natural changes of the seasons, integrating reflected landscapes as part of the design. Please look forward to a spatial design that harmonizes with the beautiful interiors of the historic Litta Palace in Milan."
Direction & Design
Ishida Kazuhito
Since 2021, we have been hosting the "Kawaguchi Machikouba Art Festival", an art event together with the people of Kawaguchi. We have collaborated with designers, artists, and students, resulting in numerous compelling creations.
Metal, often perceived as hard and cold, is transformed into warm and enriching products through the passion of our team members. Their craftsmanship gives metal a new identity, shaping it into something flexible and full of life.
We hope that this Milan exhibition will connect us with creators from around the world, leading to even more innovative ideas that can be realized through BASE TIMES kawaguchi’s technical expertise. Our goal is to create more compelling designs that enhance everyday life.
Exhibition imformation
- Exhibition Venue
- Mosca Partners Variations, Palazzo Litta
Corso Magenta 24, Milangoogle map
- Exhibition Dates
- April 6 (Monday)
12:00 – 19:00: Press Preview
April 7 (Tuesday) – April 13 (Sunday)
10:00 – 20:00
http://www.moscapartners.it
Members
Products
"The Air of Kawaguchi", "The Sky of Kawaguchi", "The Scent of Factories"
Metalworking technology, deeply rooted in Kawaguchi’s industry, is as essential as "air" and "sky." This chair design series embodies the outstanding skills of five metalworking companies, transforming them into visible and tangible forms through furniture.
Each chair reflects a unique expression:
A chair where the blue sky is reflected in a puddle after the rain
A chair with origami-like folds that shimmer like jewelry
A chair that captures the traces and ripples of raindrops
A chair bent into elegant lines, swaying gently
A chair that doubles as an art frame for displaying paintings
We hope visitors will take a seat and enjoy the scenery around them.
Products
SORA no KAKERA is a metal clock brand born from BASE TIMES kawaguchi.
This series, including Kawaguch-air, showcases collaborations with various creators, bringing unique designs to life through the craftsmanship and technical expertise of artisans.
