The Creative Mountain Studio

It is an event and a platform devoted to sophisticated beauty grounded in tradition, enriched with contemporary thinking, and refined to perfection with uncompromising skills.

MONO JAPAN represents the design that defies the gravity of the mundane and brings joy to the simplest rituals of every day

MONO JAPAN facilitates the discovery of authentic Japanese crafts and design in Europe through the creation of a fair business model that enables craftspeople and their techniques to survive.

Sustainability was at the heart of this design, with a goal of zero waste and 100% pre-existing elements used. The team built a playful installation using industrial storage box-crates that were rented and returned, allowing for quick and flexible booth designs for each exhibitor.

Visitors were treated to a wide range of products, techniques, and craftsmanship, ranging from small objects to large installations. The crates provide varying heights and interactions, making this exhibition a truly dynamic and immersive experience.

Located in the Bagagehal of the KNSM island in Amsterdam, this exhibition was a nod to the building’s history as the arrival and departure hall for the Koninklijke Nederlandsche Stoomboot Maatschappij. The theme of storage, packages, arrival, and departures was perfectly reflected in the creative use of crates, pallets, and containers to present the works of the exhibitors.

The best part? The virgin materials used in this exhibition were returned without alterations, leaving as little waste as possible. 

KYO-TO-TO

Embroidery Patches

HARADASHOKODO

Hanko Stamps