ORGATEC TOKYO

Selection Committee Members

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  Koichi Suzuno
  TORAFU ARCHITECTS Inc. / Architect

  Founded in 2004 by Koichi Suzuno and Shinya Kamuro, TORAFU ARCHITECTS employs a working approach based on architectural thinking. Works by the duo include a diverse range of products, from architectural design to interior design, exhibition space design, product design, spatial installations and film making. Amongst some of their mains works are 'HOUSE IN KOHOKU', 'airvase', "BigT", and "TOKYOBIKE TOKYO".

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  Astrid Klein
  Klein Dytham architecture / Architect

  Representative of Klein Dytham Architecture, with numerous domestic and international awards in architecture and interior design.
  Co-founder of 'Pecha Kucha', a presentation format that has spread to over 1,300 cities worldwide.

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  we＋（Hokuto Ando, Toshiya Hayashi）
  Contemporary design studio

  Founded in 2013 by Toshiya Hayashi and Hokuto Ando, we＋ is a contemporary design studio that transforms new perspectives and values through a research and experimentation-based methodology. The studio has presented autonomous projects such as "Nature Study," exploring the integration of natural and artificial elements, and "Urban Origin," which views urban scrap wood as indigenous materials, both nationally and internationally. Leveraging the insights from these initiatives, we＋ handles a diverse portfolio including R&D, commissioned installations, branding, product development, spatial design, and art direction for various organisations and businesses. The studio has been honoured with multiple awards, such as the Dezeen Awards / Emerging Design Studio of the Year (Public Vote), Wallpaper* Design Awards, EDIDA / Young Designer of the Year Nominee, KUKAN DESIGN AWARD Gold Prize, and the DSA Design Award Gold Prize. Their creations are part of the collection at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany.

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  Makoto Takagi
  Managing Director, Koelnmesse Japan

  Following his graduation from Keio University, he pursued further studies at the University of Westminster in the UK and served at the Australian Chamber of Commerce. Upon his return to Japan, he joined Koelnmesse, where he ascended through roles as Senior Manager and General Manager. He has been in his current role since 2020.

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  Ryuko Kida
  Brand Director of 'ELLE DECOR' (Hearst Digital Japan)

  As an editor and journalist, she has long been involved in the fields of interior, design, and lifestyle. Formerly the deputy editor of "FIGARO japon" and editor-in-chief of "Pen" (both under CCC Media House, formerly known as Hankyu Communications), she assumed the position of editor-in-chief for the Japanese edition of " ELLE DECOR " (Hearst Fujingaho) in December 2005. Since July 2014, she has held the position of Brand Director, a role she continues to occupy to the present day.