Transition
Transition is an exhibition of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, which has a history of 1,400 years. The open layout has no rear wall, so visitors walk freely and view each arrangement from many angles instead of only from the front. Sunlight and responsive LED lighting change through the day, so the space and the living flowers shift continuously. The pedestals are 3D printed from recyclable resin and can be taken apart, moved and reused. The level, barrier-free floor gives easy access to all visitors.
Transition Exhibition by Shuhei Matsuyama was recognized as a grand example of communication design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Transition Exhibition won the Silver A' Design Award in Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design in 2026. The A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design award that celebrates superior design of cultural heritage projects, cultural conversation, preservation, restoration and protection projects, heritage architecture and more.
