Interview with Shunichiro Ninomiya

NRM Architects Office is a building design office founded in 1997 by architects Shunichiro Ninomiya and Morodome Tomoko. The foundation is Osaka in Japan.

Shunichiro Ninomiya

Designer Interview

5 May 2018

When I was a child I liked animation, in the future my dream was to become a manga artist.After that I became interested in the movie and got interested in the background of the production.In other words, I was interested in creative work.After that I learned about architecture and became an architect.

Our design office "NRM Architects Office" is a building design office founded in 1997 by architect Shunichiro Ninomiya and Morodome Tomoko. The foundation is Osaka in Japan.NRM Architects Office has received more than 20 years of career and various awards, but in Japan it is a small design office.NRM Architects Office mainly design houses, design stores and offices.It features simple, functional and beautiful design.In particular, there is a planning function that effectively utilizes the courtyard.

It's too difficult to understand.

Design and function are consistent.

It is a villa built in Wakayama, Japan.

How to engage with humans.

To become a property of society. Do not inconvenience the environment.

The source of inspiration varies.

My design is simple, functional, and beautiful.

I live in Osaka, Japan.I think that the culture of my country has an influence on my design.

Life experience.

DraftSight,SketchUp.

It is an individual or a company.

It is pleasant to work 3D modeling using "SketchUp". Because you can grasp the imagined space quickly.

I am designing myself.

Please contact me by e-mail.info@nrm-a.com

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Interview with Shunichiro Ninomiya

Designer Interview

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

What is "design" for you?

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?

Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?

What skills are most important for a designer?

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

Who are some of your clients?

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

How can people contact you?

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