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Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners
Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners
Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners
Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners
Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners
Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners
Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners
Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners
Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners
Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners
Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -, Hakuten Corporation | International Design Awards Winners

Indigenous Knowledge - Local Techniques Japan -

CompanyHakuten Corporation
Lead DesignersKodai Fukuchi, Ryosuke Suzuki
Design TeamAkiyuki Maruyama, Haruka Okamoto, Masaki Ueno, Ayumi Watanabe, Yuka Sanbou, Sunao Miyazaki, Kohei Kumazaki, Yohei Honda
Project LocationTokyo, Japan
ClientHakuten Corporation
CreditsPhoto by Akitoshi Kudo, Film by Ponsuke Kojima
Prize(s)Silver in Sustainable / Green Interior Design / Other Sustainable / Green Designs
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Entry Description

We held an exhibition showcasing recycling-oriented industries from across Japan. In the interior design, we addressed the critical issue of one million tons of waste roof tiles discarded annually, contributing to the depletion of landfill sites within 20 years. Through repeated verifications, we focused on powder processing to highlight the unique colors, water absorption, and deodorizing properties of regional soils. Our solution to this long-standing roofing industry challenge gained significant attention, leading to new business opportunities and positively impacting society and industry.