CASE / REPORT

Until now, I have worked on Hida's timber-based space, furniture production, events that interact with forests and traditional group tree technology,
We have been working on various activities such as training camps making use of Hidakuma facilities.
I will introduce some of the activities.

CATEGORY

ALL（40）
SPACE（11）
CAMP（16）
Product Development（8）
REPORT（3）
INTERVIEW（2）

- SPACE
Dynamically Shaped Bentwood Fixtures

When cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo, dynamically shaped fixtures have been installed for a limited period by the windows and ...
- SPACE
The Interior Space of Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. – Born Through an Unconventional Production Process

You see a futuristic office space made of sober concrete. Also there are desks and workbenches that are made of eye-catching huge logs wi...
- SPACE
The Designing and Processing that Only Digital Technology Can Make it Possible. This is How 3D Scanning and AR Changed the Whole Concept of Bentwood

A bent hardwood with a beautiful curve. There are various factors for this curve. Some trees bend in the process of growing while ramifyi...
- CAMP
“A forest that nurtures imaginations” UWC ISAK Japan Harmony with Nature

Preface (by Hidakuma editorial desk) This article is an activity report written by members of the project team “Harmony with Nature...
- SPACE
The Original Table of “CIC Tokyo” Placed at the First Base of CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) in Asia, to Best Suit the Organic Office Space

“CIC Tokyo” opened in Toranomon Hills of Tokyo last fall as the first base of “CIC” (Cambridge Innovation Center)...
- SPACE
The True Intention of Sustainable Design of the Collaborative Project “FabCafe Nagoya” by SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE and Hidakuma

“Rayard Hisaya-odori Park” opened in September 2020 in Hisaya Odori Park, a landmark in Nagoya city. In the park, “FabC...
- SPACE
A Space That Connects the Forest and People – the Day When Small-Diameter Hardwoods Were Reborn

“The Iconic Large Side of Hardwood Connects the Drawing Room with the Forest and the Town”. The reception room of Hida City Hall will be ...
- SPACE
Store Fixture at “JINS Namba Parks Store” Representing a Garden created by State-of-the-Art Technology and Hardwood

Hidakuma has been dealing with unique custom-made furniture and office spaces. For the first time the company worked on a furniture proje...
- Product Development
An Experimentally Designed Wooden/Metal Table at LIXIL Institute of Human Science

The Institute of Human Sciences, Technology Research Headquarters of LIXIL Co., Ltd., a major housing equipment company, is conducting re...
- Product Development
A new ping pong brand designed for today’s art and design obsessed generation

Of all the sporting categories, ping pong, is one where the equipment has evolved little and become aesthetically stale without innovatio...
- CAMP
Kumiki Study Camp Program for Ngee Ann Polytechnic Students of Singapore

In September 2019, Hidakuma had an opportunity to have Ngee Ann Polytechnic students of Singapore who major in architecture and product d...
- Product Development
Let the Workers Bring Out Their Senses – CITAA Work Desk with Domestic Hardwood Solid Wood

“CITAA” is a brand for working environment equipment developed by Skew Inc. “The Work Desk” has been newly added ...
- CAMP
Two Day Hida Camp with LIXIL Project Team – A Chance to Reflect on How Human Live With Trees

In September 2019, Hidakuma held a two-day training camp during which we concentrated on prototype building of joinery to combine wood an...
- SPACE
What We Discovered through the Use of Small-Diameter Hardwood in the Suzuyo Head Office

Suzuyo & Co., Ltd., a major logistics company, has set themselves as an innovative and flexibly transformative company for more than ...
- SPACE
Bring Life to Your Office with the Diversity of Trees—The Suzuyo HQ Renewal Project

Suzuyo Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Suzuyo) is a general logistics agency in the Shimizu Ward of Shizuoka; we conducted a renewa...
- REPORT
Hidakuma Participated in IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living 2019

Hidakuma joined a three-day Expo of IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living, one of the largest of its kind in Japan between November 20-23, 2019 ...
- CAMP
Learning the craftsmanship of thatched roof, basket weaving, and bentwood at Hida training camp at University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

On July 11, 2019, 11 students led by Associate Professor Nicholas Bruscia (aka Nick)—as part of the Summer Program in Architecture at Uni...
- CAMP
Study Trip on Forestry and Regional Cultures for Graduate Students from Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Sixteen graduate students majoring Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management at Norwegian University of Life Sciences came o...
- SPACE
Open Office Mixing Creative Ideas and People

Loftwork, a creative company that designs web, space, communication methods etc. renovated its office in the fall of 2018. At the same ti...
- Product Development
Go with the Flow of Forest Diversity. The Value and Story of the Product Will Follow.

Cat Tree NEKO was launched in December 2017. With sophisticated design and selected materials, this almost-too-beautiful Cat Tree has att...
- INTERVIEW
Questions to an Architect Ms. Furuichi, “What is so attractive about having the space with wooden materials?”

Here is a room in a large apartment complex. This is 《 Kanamaison 》, a residential space created for creators by Loftwork. With Hida’s ...
- CAMP
Experience the traditional techniques that Japan prides right on site. Woodworking camp in Hida where cutting-edge technology and tradition fusions

On July 17th, 2018, as part of the summer program at the School of Architecture and Planning, University at Buffalo (The State University...
- Product Development
New Patagonia Products of Hida Forest. A Challenge to Create Sustainable Forest and Production

World renowned outdoor store Patagonia has started a local supporting project Patagonia Provisions, aiming to work on environmental issue...
- CAMP
Past Design Camp Cases introduction

イベント概要 / Event description http://www.loftwork.jp/news/2016/05/20160527_scsh2016.aspx Weekly report https://hidakuma.com/blog/scs2...
- Product Development
First Product out on the Market that connects users and forest – Hardwood Furniture for Cat ”Modern Cat Tree NEKO”

On Friday, December 22, 2017, with a collaboration of Hidakuma Co., ltd., RINN Inc., a renowned cat product company with life style, just...
- REPORT
33 programs connecting forest and town – Hidakuma Autumn Festival 2017 Report

We held the third Hidakuma autumn festival under the theme “Connect forest and town” for 2 days from 10/21 (Sat) to 10/22 (Su...
Hidakuma Fall Festival 2017 wide area map

It contains the following map information. · FabCafe Hida Stage · Forest Stage · Furukawa-cho Stage · Surrounding parking lot You can dow...
- CAMP
Smart Craft Studio in Hida 2017_1st WEEK “Immersive learning experience – Tradition + Wood working + IoT + AI + Local Community”

Day 1 – Welcomed by the city mayor’s greet and local band’s dansable music Smart Craft Studio 2017 welcomed 30 talented...
- Product Development
This is a story about the stools that most skillful carpenters refused to work on and a man who made impossible manufacturing possible utilizing FabCafe machinery.

Here at Hidakuma, we make our space available to manufacture furniture for architects and furniture designers. Among those who come to us...
- SPACE
Square wooden pillars in a cross shape on the floor of a building in Shibuya, Tokyo, create new “agile” project space

In the middle of an office on the third floor of a building in Shibuya, Tokyo, there are a number of huge solid square pillars lying on ...
- Product Development
Method for using the right wood in the right place 〜Vol. 1 Water resistance〜

“Using wood around water” Do you want to use wood for your kitchen countertop, but worried about it rotting…? Then, try...
- CAMP
Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016 Recap of the 2nd Week: Can wood become programmable?

Hidakuma inc. and Loftwork inc. organized a design camp titled as “Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016” from May 28 to June 20 in a theme of “Cr...
- CAMP
Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016 Team 5 Report: We want to create more opportunities of communication between the local and the international tourists

This is a report by Kazuya Sano, a teaching assistant for Team 5 for the Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016. Here, He talks about the process, ...
- CAMP
Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016 Team 4 Report: We want to enhance more opportunity to communicate the local with visitors to Hida

This is a report by Masayasu Goto, a teaching assistant for Team 3 for the Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016. Here, He talks about the process...
- CAMP
- REPORT
Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016 Team 3 Report: Let’s explore the Japanese original way of creating a “space”

This is a report by Hiroaki Oba, a teaching assistant for Team 3 for the Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016. Here, He talks about the process, ...
- CAMP
Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016 Team 2 Report: Let’s find out the next generation of the “decorative bamboo irrigation pumps” in a theme of “artificial sound” and “natural power”

This is a report by Hideaki Asaoka, a teaching assistant for Team 2 for the Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016. Here, He talks about the proces...
- CAMP
Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016 Team 1 Report: We want to create landscapes which can be iconic in Hida

This is a report by Kana Hagiri, a teaching assistant for Team 1 for the Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016. Here, she talks about the process,...
- CAMP
“What exactly is Wabisabi? “- Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016 Interview with the team

At theSmart Craft Studio Hida 2016, the 5 teams made different prototypes. We had an opportunity to interview with Brandon and Billy from...
- CAMP
Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016 Recap of the 1st Week- Understanding of the Art of Wood

Hidakuma inc. and Loftwork inc. organized a design camp titled as “Smart Craft Studio Hida 2016” from May 28 to June 20 in a ...
- INTERVIEW
An intereview with Alain Bublex on his creations during his stay at Hida

* Alain Bublex at FabCafe Hida (C) Ania Martchenko Alain Bublex is staying at FabCafe Hida to make his art pieces for the exhibition R...

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