Kengo Kuma

Breaking Barriers: Kuma Foundation Bridges the Gap with STEAM Education and Technology in Pune, India

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Digital divide, Curriculum, Knowledge, STEAM, Partnership, Student, Kengo Kuma, Computer, Video game

ARLINGTON, Va., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In partnership with Rainbow Boosters and Pandit Abaji Panshikar Foundation, Kuma Foundation, a non-profit organization built on the principle that all kids deserve a chance at a high-tech future, has taken its mission global by providing a state-of-the-art computer lab, computer teacher, and digital literacy curriculum to a rural school on the outskirts of Pune, India - bringing 187 children from all grade levels online.

Key Points: 
  • Non-Profit Kuma Foundation, dedicated to empowering students in underserved populations with access to essential STEAM skills, narrows the digital divide through the opening of the world's first Kuma Lab.
  • By empowering students with technology, Kuma Foundation aims to equip them with the means to explore new frontiers of knowledge, connect with the world, and cultivate vital skills for the 21st century.
  • This not only enhances their educational prospects but also opens doors to new economic opportunities and fosters a more connected and inclusive society.
  • Ultimately, bridging the digital divide in India and across the globe is not just a matter of equal access to technology; it is a pathway towards creating a more equitable and prosperous future.

Kuma Foundation Expands Beyond the United States to Bring STEAM Education to All Kids

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Digital divide, STEAM, School, Student, Partnership, Curriculum, Education, Internet, Kengo Kuma, Tutoring

ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kuma Foundation, a non-profit organization built on the principle that all kids deserve a chance at a high-tech future, is taking its work further by setting in motion a plan to build a STEAM lab and provide STEAM education at a rural school on the outskirts of Pune, India - a small village about 90 miles outside of Mumbai. In partnership with Rainbow Boosters and Pune Properties, Kuma Foundation will create a fully functioning computer lab, provide a computer teacher and digital literacy curriculum, and get 187 boys and girls from all grade levels online.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with Rainbow Boosters and Pune Properties, Kuma Foundation will create a fully functioning computer lab, provide a computer teacher and digital literacy curriculum, and get 187 boys and girls from all grade levels online.
  • Students cannot develop necessary technical abilities unless they have access to the internet, and digital literacy requires special attention in schools and colleges.
  • The students at this school are falling behind, and their families cannot afford the more resourced schools in the area.
  • "Schools are an ideal starting point for fostering the technological acumen that will allow them to thrive professionally in adulthood.

OPPO partners with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma for Milan Design Week 2021 to create multisensory landmark installation Bamboo (竹) Ring :|| Weaving a Symphony of Lightness and Form

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Plants, Kengo Kuma, Kuma, Bamboo

MILAN, ITALY - Media OutReach - 6 September 2021 - OPPO the smart device manufacturer and innovator has partnered with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma to create Bamboo () Ring :|| Weaving a Symphony of Lightness and Form.

Key Points: 
  • MILAN, ITALY - Media OutReach - 6 September 2021 - OPPO the smart device manufacturer and innovator has partnered with Japanese architect Kengo Kuma to create Bamboo () Ring :|| Weaving a Symphony of Lightness and Form.
  • This year, OPPO's experiential installation uses pioneering technology to engage all the senses through a series of orchestral scores composed by Japanese violinist Midori Komachi with Musicity.
  • We are delighted to partner with Kengo Kuma, an architect who is known for seamlessly integrating nature and culture.
  • Reno6 Pro and Reno6 have a perfect balance of stylish design, uncompromising performance, and a focus on video and portrait photography like never before.

Japanese Design Principles Connect Beauty and Healthy Living For Residential and Commercial Real Estate Properties

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Video game characters, Kengo Kuma, Kuma, Hospitality, Kengo, Culture of Japan, Articles, Fictional characters

More recently, hospitality brands, residential properties and individuals have discovered that Japanese design principles not only provide visual beauty, but also promote a healthy lifestyle and calming environment that is highly desired in a post-pandemic world.

Key Points: 
  • More recently, hospitality brands, residential properties and individuals have discovered that Japanese design principles not only provide visual beauty, but also promote a healthy lifestyle and calming environment that is highly desired in a post-pandemic world.
  • Combining signature Japanese features and sensitivities to details the absence of everything that's not needed with accessible luxury helps turn a home environment into a welcoming and anxiety-reducing retreat.
  • The Japanese-inspired conceptual interior design offers natural, neutral modern luxury, generously using timber-like materials and soft, warm hues.
  • Kengo Kuma is a highly acclaimed Japanese architect, known for creating some of the worlds most extraordinary public buildings and homes.

Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi Opens Its Doors

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Seiko, Watchmakers, Companies, Watches, Takizawa, Iwate, Wako, Kengo Kuma, Shizukuishi, Iwate, Iwate Prefecture, Mount Iwate, Takuya Tasso, Seiko Group

TOKYO, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seiko Watch Corporation opens a new chapter in the 60-year history of the Grand Seiko brand with the inauguration of an entirely new studio dedicated to the production of Grand Seiko's mechanical watches.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seiko Watch Corporation opens a new chapter in the 60-year history of the Grand Seiko brand with the inauguration of an entirely new studio dedicated to the production of Grand Seiko's mechanical watches.
  • The studio was declared open on July 20, 2020, in a ceremony that took place simultaneously at the Wako building, a retail establishment of Seiko Holdings Corporation, in Tokyo and at the studio in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan.
  • In Tokyo, Shinji Hattori, the Chairman and CEO of Seiko Watch Corporation, was joined by the studio's distinguished architect, Kengo Kuma, while, in Shizukuishi, the Governor of Iwate Prefecture, Takuya Tasso, participated alongside the studio's directors.
  • Explaining his design for the studio, Kengo Kuma said, "Grand Seiko's view of the importance of nature is reflected in every corner of its design and construction.

Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi Opens Its Doors

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Seiko, Watchmakers, Companies, Watches, Takizawa, Iwate, Wako, Kengo Kuma, Shizukuishi, Iwate, Iwate Prefecture, Mount Iwate, Takuya Tasso, Seiko Group

TOKYO, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seiko Watch Corporation opens a new chapter in the 60-year history of the Grand Seiko brand with the inauguration of an entirely new studio dedicated to the production of Grand Seiko's mechanical watches.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seiko Watch Corporation opens a new chapter in the 60-year history of the Grand Seiko brand with the inauguration of an entirely new studio dedicated to the production of Grand Seiko's mechanical watches.
  • The studio was declared open on July 20, 2020, in a ceremony that took place simultaneously at the Wako building, a retail establishment of Seiko Holdings Corporation, in Tokyo and at the studio in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan.
  • In Tokyo, Shinji Hattori, the Chairman and CEO of Seiko Watch Corporation, was joined by the studio's distinguished architect, Kengo Kuma, while, in Shizukuishi, the Governor of Iwate Prefecture, Takuya Tasso, participated alongside the studio's directors.
  • Explaining his design for the studio, Kengo Kuma said, "Grand Seiko's view of the importance of nature is reflected in every corner of its design and construction.