Technology Meets Tradition - TOTO Showroom until 31 July 2024
7/9/2024Technology Meets Tradition
TOTO’s Latest Innovations in a Traditional Japanese Context
This exclusive summer exhibition connects the long, rich history of traditional Japanese handicrafts and culture with state-of-the-art sanitary innovations, providing an immersive window into the philosophy of modern bathroom design.
The summer exhibition TECHNOLOGY MEETS TRADITION connects the long, rich history of traditional Japanese handicrafts with innovative technologies. Photo: TOTO.
Featuring authentic zen gardens, a temporary tea house structure, and an exclusive collection of sanitary products. This installation provides visitors the rare opportunity to experience exactly how profound Japanese culture informs and influences TOTO products.
Clerkenwell, London
The Philosophy of "Understated Presence"
TOTO is globally renowned for its highly innovative sanitary ceramics. Adhering to the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen (continuous improvement), they continually strive to enhance their products to meet the highest standards of hygiene and comfort.
Cutting-edge masterpieces, such as the luxurious WASHLET NEOREST WX and the soothing Flotation Tub, are displayed within a Japanese zen garden context. This approach highlights TOTO’s philosophy of “Understated Presence”—implementing user-friendly designs that support the body and soul, creating a profound sense of aesthetic harmony and lasting beauty.
TOTO’s exclusive products are presented in the context of Japanese zen gardens, sharing a high degree of aesthetic harmony.
Calming Zen Garden by Emi Morita
Japanese zen gardens are celebrated for their clarity and tranquillity. These meticulously designed spaces incorporate natural elements such as rocks, gravel, sand, and plants in harmonious, often symbolic arrangements to evoke a feeling of inner balance and peace.
“My mission is to help people understand the five senses of modern everyday life through the Japanese garden,”
— Emi Morita, Landscape Architect & Designer of the TOTO Zen Gardens.
Emi Morita spent five years learning from Japanese tea garden master Hide Fumi Nagato in Hiroshima. Photo: TOTO.
CIPANGO: Ancient Crafts Meet Modern Design
CIPANGO is a social niche company that bridges the gap between modern architects, designers, and traditional Japanese artisans. They represent artisanal enterprises that brilliantly reinterpret ancient techniques for modern interior applications.
The Technology Meets Tradition exhibition demonstrates the versatility and transformative potential of these materials. The stunning collection on display at TOTO’s Clerkenwell showroom includes Harigane metal textiles, Youbi Hinoki furniture, Maruni wood carvings, and beautiful Tatinoya wood textiles.
Experience a unique fusion of aesthetics that provides deep insights into TOTO’s innovative bathroom technologies.
The tearoom, designed by London architects Squire & Partners, utilizes materials produced by CIPANGO artisans. Photo: TOTO.
Plan Your Visit
Opening Hours
- Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
