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OTO India spearhead the 2nd edition of the ‘Architect Talk’ at Trident, BKC which was inaugurated by Mr. Taro Muroi, MD of TOTO India and celebrated architect Tsuyoshi Tane. The event witnessed an insightful seminar and panel discussion on ‘Archaeology of the Future’. On the panel was also keynote speaker Ar. Tsuyoshi Tane, a globally celebrated contemporary architect. An intellectual dialogue conceptualized by Ar. Tsuyoshi Ta n e ’s w o r k a n t h o l o g y o n Archaeology of the Future focused on the forgotten memory hidden behind modernization and globalization. In his address, Ar. Tane also presented an orientation about his working philosophy “Archaeology of The Future” and his key projects like the Kofun Stadium of Japanese Olympics 2020, LIGHT is TIME, Estonian National Museum (34,000 M2 | completed in 2016), Scramble Stadium (approx. 80,000 M2), Hi ro s a k i C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t Museum (3,500 M2), Furoshiki Pavilion at the Hotel de Ville de Paris (5,000 M2 | completed in 2018) as well as his many private commissions and product design, artistic installations for the Milan Design Week. The talk received an overwhelming response from the attendees from various spectrums of the industry which included other notable speakers at the panel such as Alpa Shikre, Principal, SSA Architects, Reza Kabul, President, ARK Reza Kabul Architects, and Alan Abraham, Joint Principal Architect, Abraham John Architects with Sandeep Shikre, Principal, SSA Architects moderating the panel discussion. Ar. Tsuyoshi Tane also recalled his association with TOTO and how he regularly visits TOTO Publishing / Galler y MA for academic, research and idea exchange programs organized by them. He also spoke on his connection with TOTO as a publishing partner for the monograph “Archaeology of the Future” that documents his creation and exploration of how architecture creates the future. Speaking on the Architect Talk, Mr. Taro Muroi, MD of TOTO India said, “The Architect Talk is a medium for us to create a knowledge-sharing platform for the industry. Through this event, we strive to amalgamate the rich culture of Japan and India focusing
Toto Hosts Talk With Celebrated Architect Tsuyoshi Tane
Architect Tsuyoshi Tane has captured the world’s attention with his exceptional repertoire of commissions. He shared his insights and ethos with the Indian design community at a talk hosted by Toto in Mumbai recently.
L-R, Mr Watai, Ar Sandeep Shikre, Ar Alpa Shikre, Ar. Tsuyoshi Tane, Ar Reza Kabul, Ar Alan Abraham, and Mr. Taro Muroi at TOTO Archi
on various innovations that can be inculcated in the industry as a whole. This year we are extremely delighted to host architect Tsuyoshi Tane as our keynote speaker. Focusing on his work ’Archeology of the Future’, the talk provides a well-rounded perspective to key stakeholders of the industry from architects to designers.” Expressing his views on the
event, architect Tsuyoshi Tane opined, “I am extremely thrilled to be a part of this year’s Architect Talk hosted by TOTO India who have been a forerunner in the bathroom solution industry for decades. I believe in an industry like architecture and design, innovations and approach have a global implication and is not restricted to a particular region and
L-R, Mr. Taro Muroi, MD, TOTO India and Ar. Tsuyoshi Tane
this event is the right step towards creating a global platform for exchange of ideas and opinions.” TOTO was established in the year 1917 and is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan. It entered India in 2001 and started their manufacturing unit in India in the year 2014. TOTO over the years has strived to create a culture of comfortable and healthy living. It has been an innovation leader in bath products, designer suites, and toilet systems which have been honored with numerous awards such as WorldStar Award, Red Dot Design Award, IF Product Design Award, Sustainability Award, Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award, and many more. It takes huge pride in their products of exquisite craftsmanship like Neorest Series and Floatation tub along with its patented, Washlet (Electrical Toilet Seat with Bidet). Contact web: in.toto.com
