Riccardo Tossani is an internationally acclaimed architect and experienced private pilot. For nearly 30 years, he has pursued context-sensitive design throughout Japan. From the dense urban landscape of Tokyo to the tropical islands of the south and the dramatic seasonal environment of Hokkaido, he has honed his skills in a variety of regions. His architectural…

LUXE visited the HQ of Newby Teas in Japan, to speak with their team about the company’s commitments to quality and sustainability. And to chat about their founder’s Guinness World Record-breaking collection of teawares. From our interview… Newby Teas is the contemporary expression of the deeper mission shared with the N. Sethia Foundation and the…

Born in Japan but shaped by international experiences, architect Kenji Mizukami brings a uniquely bicultural perspective to contemporary design, developing buildings that work simultaneously on practical, emotional, and ecological levels. We spoke to him about his background, his philosophy and some of his latest projects. From the interview… “Holistic” has become a bit of a…