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'One to one' Exhibition to Open on Friday, November 13 at AXIS Gallery, Roppongi An exhibition by Foster + Partners Industrial Design
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Now open
26.10.23
- Event period
- 11.13 Fri11.29 Sun
- Time
- 11:00 ー 19:00
Last day 17:00 Close
- Venue
- AXIS Gallery
- Fee
- Free
AXIS Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Mitsuhira Shimazaki), an organization dedicated to promoting design, is pleased to present 'one to one', an exhibition showcasing the work of Foster + Partners Industrial Design from its earliest creations to the present day. The exhibition will run from Friday, November 13, to Sunday, November 29, 2026, at AXIS Gallery.
Industrial design creates the touchpoints through which we experience the world around us. Taking a seat, operating a light, opening a door or using a device are experiences in which form, material, function and human behavior come together.
'One to one' is an exhibition that explores the work of Foster + Partners Industrial Design. It moves across different contexts and scales - from furniture and lighting to building systems and infrastructure - and reveals the thinking, making and collaboration behind them.
Industrial design has been part of Foster + Partners - a global practice for sustainable architecture, urbanism, engineering and design - since the early years, beginning with Lord Norman Foster's development of the table that became Nomos in the 1980s. Today, the Industrial Design studio works autonomously and in close collaboration with the wider practice. This allows ideas and expertise to move between objects and the spaces in which they are experienced.
This exhibition invites visitors to look beyond the objects themselves to discover the relationships and processes that shaped them.
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Exhibition title |
'One to one' |
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| Dates | Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 29, 2026 |
| Hours | 11:00 - 19:00 (Closes at 17:00 on the final day, Nov 29) |
| Venue | AXIS Gallery |
| Access | https://center.axisinc.co.jp/english/access/ |
| Admission fee | Free |
| Organizer |
AXIS Inc. in partnership with |
| Sponsors |
Okamura Corporation, Karimoku Furniture Inc. |
| Support |
British Council |
| Website | |
| Event Inquiries |
Press Preview & Opening Party
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
■Press Preview
Exhibition Tour guided by Foster + Partners Industrial Design
Registration required: https://forms.gle/aFD8t7vJkcdzud6F6
■Opening Reception
19:00 ー 21:30 *Open to all / No reservation required
Presentation by Mike Holland, Head of Industrial Design at Foster + Partners
Foster + Partners Industrial Design
The art, craft, and science of making has been at the root of
Foster + Partners Industrial Design for decades. Founded by Lord Foster, today the studio develops and delivers ideas-led products at every scale, from tables to turbines, in conjunction with manufacturers, craftspeople, and startups.
Working within an integrated design practice - collaboration is at the heart of Foster + Partners Industrial Design's ethos - and every product is shaped by a wealth of experiences and global expertise. The studio is driven by principles of sustainability, combining rigorous research with a 'design by making' ethos. All projects are advanced through prototyping and making as an iterative approach - refining designs through trial and error, digital modelling, and physical craftsmanship.
AXIS Inc.
Established in 1981 in Roppongi, Tokyo, AXIS Inc. is a leading Japanese design promotion agency and consultancy. Under the corporate philosophy of "Design for Life," AXIS promotes the social and cultural value of design through a wide array of activities--including design consulting, branding, interior and product design, publishing (AXIS Magazine), and operating the AXIS Building as a hub for design excellence. AXIS continues to bridge businesses, designers, and society by providing comprehensive design solutions and fostering creative innovation.
https://www.axisinc.co.jp/english/