Co.DesignIs this the Siri of toilets? A pristine voice-operated public restroom opens in TokyoAll you have to do is greet it, and a chime will invite you to voice your next command.
Co.DesignHere are the best (and worst) designs of the Tokyo OlympicsFor the most part, it’s been a superbly designed Olympics.
Co.Design‘Softer, more feminine, design’ is the future, says legendary architect Kengo KumaKuma, whose work is explored in a new book from Taschen, details his humanistic approach to architecture in an exclusive interview with Fast Company.
Co.DesignSee the hidden marvels inside Japan’s ancient wooden shrinesJapanese carpenters have been building elaborate shrines by hand for more than a millennium. A new exhibit shows the extraordinary tools and joints behind these extraordinary buildings.
Co.DesignJapan’s quest to create beautiful places to peeJapan wants to let residents off their “urinary leash.”
Co.DesignThis Harvard alum turns cheap, recycled rubber into luxury furnitureA New York designer elevates cheap recycled rubber by mixing it with with brass, marble, Italian wool, and concrete.
Co.DesignStarbucks’ new Roastery is an Instagram-ready spectacleDesigned by architect Kengo Kuma and featuring wild new cocktails, Starbucks’s new Tokyo location is ready for its caffeinated close-up.
Innovation By DesignWhat’s Missing From This Starbucks Store? The BrandingFor a pop-up shop in Tokyo, Nendo created a spare library full of books on espresso. The client was Starbucks. But at first blush, you’d hardly know it.
Innovation By DesignAn Ultra-Cool Japanese Starbucks Leaves The Seattle Vibe Far BehindThe store, by Kengo Kuma, is evidence that the coffee giant is becoming more aware of cultural differences.