Designer. Born in 1975 in Kagoshima. President of "CASE-REAL", the architectural firm focused on interior and building design, and "KOICHI FUTATSUMATA STUDIO", specialized on furniture and product design. After studying architecture at university, in 1998 he set up his own business. Since then, based in Fukuoka and Tokyo, he has worked on various projects in Japan and abroad. His works are included in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and have received several awards and prizes. www.casereal.com www.futatsumata.com