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JID Award
Japan Interior Designers' Association (JID), since its foundation in 1958 as a national association to represent the interests of the interior designers in Japan, has been dealing with the professional, cultural, and legal interests of the interior design profession. The objects of JID Award are to acknowledge and award the prizes to the interior designers, companies or groups in the field of interior profession and to encourage improving the quality of design and to elevate the social recognition of design profession, which is believed to benefit the development of our society and culture as well.
JID AWARD 2006 BIENNIAL
There were two hundred and thirty six entries to JID Award 2006 Biennial, out of which were one hundred seventy seven entries in the space category tripled those in the industrial product category.
The Award Committee met five times for the preliminary examinations and the committee made field survey of every entry in the space category. The final evaluation was made after having extensive conference and took a ballot by the jury consisted of four invited guest jurors and the committee members.
The Grand Prize was awarded to "CANVAS " unanimously. It is notable that the entries from the youngsters not more than thirty five years of age were remarkable and competitive as well, which seems to reflect the changing generations and time.
Grand Prize
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designed by NENDO
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Review:
This was the solution to the tough client's requirements to convert a two storied old house into a restaurant with an absurdly low budget. The remains, naked wooden structures were concealed both the external and internal surfaces with waterproofed canvas entirely. Most of the furniture for the restaurant was also made out of the waste scraps from the said house.
The designers' challenge seeking solutions and their distinguished skill of design were exquisite and they were acknowledged as the forerunners practicing an issue of sustainability in the field of design.
photos by Kanako Sato
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