| A new vision of sustainability | | Sustainability is undoubtedly the biggest challenge the design industry is facing. But along with environmental sustainability in terms of a product's materials, manufacture and even function, sustainability in terms of the traditional handcrafting skills used in its production must neither be forgotten.
At Ritzwell's Tokyo Shop & Atelier showroom, visitors are invited to walk amongst craftspeople as they perform, lifting the curtain on the work that goes in, and gaining a greater appreciation for the dedication and culture imbibed into each piece. In both their products as well as collaborative projects, meanwhile, the company exemplifies its desire to communicate with its end user through the dialogue of design.
James Wormald – Content Editor | | | New Omotesando Shop & Atelier – a flagship space for Ritzwell | | Ritzwell's welcoming new flagship store, Shop & Atelier, invites customers to experience how the well-crafted furniture is made, with wood-working and upholstery techniques on show.
Read more | | | Ritzwell’s Lakeshore Villa in Japan – a case study | | Dive deep into Ritzwell's philosophy and explore Lakeshore Villa for a look at the brand’s quality furnishings and a selection of iconic pieces
Watch the video to find out more | | | Ritzwell warms up a brutalist house in Portugal | | Ritzwell's furniture catalogue combines powerful forms with natural materials, providing warming comfort to the open living spaces of Serôdio Furtado Arquitectos' imposing Casa Pátio em Miramar.
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Facts & Figures
Founded: 1992
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Headquarters: Fukuoka, Japan
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Production location: Japan
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Mission: Ritzwell wishes to create organic and warm products that release the deepest feelings and instinct. The mission is producing pieces of furniture with an innate and refined beauty, pieces that can live and age with us and help us recover that inner beauty, which is absolutely crucial for people who are overwhelmed by the stress of modern-day living. | | | | | Leewise Exclusive 3-Seater Sofa | | | | | Tradition meets modernity: Ritzwell at the Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei | | Combining Kyoto culture is blended with contemporary crafts at the Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei, populating its tranquil, natural spaces with well-crafted furniture from Ritzwell.
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