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Wonderful Japanese tea ceremony experience adds charm to Dubai Design Week

Displayed at Dubai Design Week event from November 5-10, visitors enjoyed the tea ceremony experience at Mitsubishi Jisho Design's 3D-printed regenerative wood pavilion.
Displayed at Dubai Design Week event from November 5-10, visitors enjoyed the tea ceremony experience at Mitsubishi Jisho Design's 3D-printed regenerative wood pavilion.
Displayed at Dubai Design Week event from November 5-10, visitors enjoyed the tea ceremony experience at Mitsubishi Jisho Design's 3D-printed regenerative wood pavilion.
Displayed at Dubai Design Week event from November 5-10, visitors enjoyed the tea ceremony experience at Mitsubishi Jisho Design's 3D-printed regenerative wood pavilion.
Displayed at Dubai Design Week event from November 5-10, visitors enjoyed the tea ceremony experience at Mitsubishi Jisho Design's 3D-printed regenerative wood pavilion.
Displayed at Dubai Design Week event from November 5-10, visitors enjoyed the tea ceremony experience at Mitsubishi Jisho Design's 3D-printed regenerative wood pavilion.
Displayed at Dubai Design Week event from November 5-10, visitors enjoyed the tea ceremony experience at Mitsubishi Jisho Design's 3D-printed regenerative wood pavilion.
Displayed at Dubai Design Week event from November 5-10, visitors enjoyed the tea ceremony experience at Mitsubishi Jisho Design's 3D-printed regenerative wood pavilion.
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16 Nov 2024 03:11:49 GMT9
16 Nov 2024 03:11:49 GMT9

Amin Abbas

The Warp, a pavilion designed by Mitsubishi Jisho Design Inc. was exhibited at an event during the Dubai Design Week that was held from November 5 to 10 at Dubai Design District (D3).

Vibha Krishna Kumar, senior architect from Mitsubishi Jisho Design spoke exclusively to Arab News Japan about The Warp’s experience at the Dubai Design Week 2024 event.

“The Warp is a fusion of ancestral Japanese joinery detailing and desktop 3D printing. The world is moving ahead in modular prefabricated construction methodologies and the pavilion designed by Mitsubishi Jisho Design takes it a step ahead by using timber sawdust as raw material and using glue free joinery to create something entirely regenerative in nature,” she said.

The simple Japanese garden detailing the futuristic form and the traditional tea ceremony at the installation added to its charm.

Vibha went on to add: “The Warp offers an immersive time travel experience. As you walk through, you’ll notice its twisting, organic curves guiding you from a peaceful Japanese garden to the futuristic city of Dubai. This design blends tradition and innovation in a way that lets you really feel how the past and future come together in harmony,” Vibha said.

“One of the key materials in The Warp is something we call Regenerative Wood. It’s a sustainable 3D-printing material made from sawdust, turning wood waste into valuable building parts. And with traditional joinery —no nails or screws — it’s easy to assemble, take apart, and move to new places. This keeps it eco-friendly and gives it a long life.

“The Warp is more than just a pavilion — it’s a new architectural language. By blending digital precision with ancient craftsmanship, we’re paving the way for a sustainable, adaptable future in design. This idea is also part of Industry 5.0, where technology works hand in hand with sustainability, adding fresh value to traditional materials and methods,” Vibha added.

“We made The Warp to be adaptable too. Its modular and lightweight design makes it perfect for events and exhibitions in many different settings. Beyond architecture, we’re using this approach for furniture, interiors, and art installations.

The Warp is just the beginning — opening the door to exciting new possibilities in design and sustainability. The response of the experience has been hugely positive owing to the increasing appreciation in Dubai for Japanese culture and tasteful design sensibilities,” she said.

 “The tea ceremony framed by the 100-inch TV like Warp offered stunning visuals and an immersive experience. There were many others genuinely interested in 3D printing or the modular architectural detailing or waste upcycling. Through the various installations at Dubai Design District (D3) they have come to understand that waste has potential of becoming a primary resource. We are extremely grateful for the appreciation,” she added.

The Warp reimagines traditional Japanese glue-less wood assembly using 3D-printed sawdust-based filament. This innovative project by Kei Atsumi, developed over five years, explores the potential of 3D printing in architecture and regenerative design.

Kei Atsumi explained that the pavilion takes visitors on a journey across time and cultures — from the age-old traditions of Japan to Dubai, a city of the future and hub of constant innovation — through a small 32-square-meter space encompassing a tea house and a Japanese garden.

The exhibit itself is made of 900 uniquely shaped 3D-printed panels that reuse sawdust, a waste product of wood processing. The panels are connected using traditional Japanese joinery techniques, allowing for easy assembly on-site without the need for nails or other metal fittings.

The design also makes it possible to exhibit the pavilion in other locations in the future. This production system, which Mitsubishi Jisho Design calls Regenerative Wood, adds value to waste produced during woodworking. Through design, the system reintegrates the waste into the forestry industry, which produces raw materials. In this way, it embodies a truly circular approach to wood.

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