【MODERN TIMES × CLAUSTRUM "FASTER THAN LIGHT"
EXHIBITION】
Claustrum is a brand under Tokyo Ginza based Steel Inc. committed towards making products that are both simple and innovative. The physical address of Steel Inc. is located in a post-war glass blowing studio, founded by third generation owner Mr. Takeshi Endo, who studied architecture in the UK. All products crafted under the brand are made in the studio right in the heart of Ginza. Known for products that blend both creativity and functionality, like their card case that can be accessed with one hand, Claustrum is truly in a class of its own. During the product development phase, Mr. Endo spends a lot of time in his Ginza studio experimenting to find the most efficient manner of production. This is reason why Claustrum’s mechanical process, structural planning, and material selection are largely unique.
After years of cooperation, Modern Times and Claustrum have developed a deep mutual trust relationship. In addition to the annual free stamping service, in March 2016, Mr. Endo held a special "Live Metal Making" activity at Modern Times. Local fans were excited to meet Mr. Endo for the very first time in Hong Kong and the event was a huge success.
To celebrate the 5th anniversary, Modern Times has partnered with Mr. Endo to hold the exhibition "Faster Than Light" to showcase the undisclosed Claustrum “confidential information” — including production tools, old models, as well as experimental products that have not been officially put into production. Being in the exhibition will make one feel like visiting the Claustrum Ginza workshop — which is not open to the public.
【CLAUSTRUM ‧ HANDMADE IN JAPAN】
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