Japanese culture in design and materials

From the spirit of Japanese Culture in Design & Materials event initiated by C.space Design Complex and co-organized with the Vietnam Interior Association (VNIA), will officially take place from October 23 to 25, 2025, at C.space Design Complex in Ho Chi Minh City. It promises to deliver a journey of discovery into the distinctive values of Japanese culture through design and materials. 

Image: Official Key Visual of the event

A JOURNEY TO EXPLORE JAPANESE CULTURAL VALUES THROUGH DESIGN & MATERIALS

Centered on the theme “Japanese Culture,” the event will inspire fresh perspectives and foster design thinking rooted in core principles that the Japanese have preserved for thousands of years—serving as guiding beacons for creating refined structures and products of exceptional quality.

These principles include:

Shizen (自然 – Nature) – honoring the harmonious relationship between humans and their living environment through the refined selection of natural materials, rustic structures, and a sense of closeness.

Kanso (簡素 – Simplicity) – The art of purposeful simplification, elevating the functionality of each design – not eliminating to create emptiness, but retaining only what is truly essential.

Ma (間 – Interval) –  The necessary pause that allows space to breathe. It exists between two elements – light and shadow, matter and void – fostering balance, slowness, and depth.

These values will not only be showcased through displays of designs and materials over the three-day event but will also be interpreted and analyzed by Japanese architects, designers, and experts themselves, offering practical insights that blend longstanding cultural foundations with applications in the Vietnamese market.

3 EVENT DAYS - 3 CORE VALUES

“Japanese Culture in Design & Materials” is more than an exhibition space; it serves as a bridge for cultural and academic experiences. Each day of the event is structured around one core value, providing attendees with opportunities for direct exchanges with Japanese experts through sharing sessions, professional discussions, hands-on access to Japanese technological solutions, and diverse activities steeped in Japanese cultural essence.

The event will unfold on October 23 - 24 - 25, featuring standout activities:

- Exhibitions and introductions of Japanese designs, solutions, materials, and technologies aligned with the three themes corresponding to the event's three days

- Decoding the core values of Japanese culture through talks and sharing sessions from Japanese architects and designers

- Experiencing activities rich in Japanese cultural identity, along with other intriguing programs soon to be revealed

Image: Participating speakers sharing insights

Image: Activities at the event