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2013.03.09|

SHOWROOM

Smiley badge giveaway campaign (Tokyo showroom)

AD CORE DEVISE SHOWROOM BLOG Vol.19 The flower buds are starting to swell, and spring is just around the corner. It's a lovely day for a walk, so why not take a little longer and head to Hiroo? Customers who visit any AD CORE DEVISE showroom during March will receive a free smiley face badge on a first-come, first-served basis. This is actually a badge designed by Seto that was very well received when we handed it out at the new product launch event. It was created with the image of the new A-mode LA style. Numbers are limited, so hurry! We will also be exhibiting new furniture, so we look forward to seeing you there. (Showroom Manager: Makishima Kumiko)

2013.03.08|

SHOWROOM

Towards Spring (Osaka Showroom)

AD CORE DEVISE SHOWROOM BLOG Vol.18 It's been warm in the Kansai region lately. It seems like spring is just around the corner. While it's not always possible to completely change the sofa's cover, you can easily change the look with a single cushion. For example, the NC-030 sofa, currently on display at the AD CORE DEVISE Osaka Shinsaibashi showroom, features ID-O's Retro Jacquard White fabric. For winter, we paired it with PR-320 cushions, featuring a velvet-like texture and a black floral pattern, for a chic and elegant look with a slightly monochromatic feel. For spring, we switched to WD-7 green, WD-9 purple, and a playful, colorful cushion! A single cushion can completely change the look. Click here for the 030-MODEL product page. At the showroom, you can choose from a wide variety of upholstery options and create your own original cushions. Colorful cushions and large floral patterns can be used as accents, so experiment with a variety of patterns. Feel free to incorporate seasonal elements with your cushions. (Showroom Manager: Yukiko Aoki)

2013.03.05|

SHOWROOM

NEW BGM (Nagoya Showroom)

AD CORE DEVISE SHOWROOM BLOG Vol.17 The AD CORE DEVISE showroom background music is actually selected by our designer, Seto, who also visits record stores every time, listening to numerous songs to match the image. We are always excitedly waiting for the CD to arrive at the showroom after we've decided on it. Since it's music we listen to every day, after about a month, we often find ourselves singing along... (laughs) This week's new background music is "Stay" by DJ CAM QUARTET and "Eternal," a collaborative album of various artists. Both are mellow cover tribute albums that fuse hip hop and jazz. The songs are all soothing and naturally put you in a relaxed mood. It's only been about a week since the CD arrived, but I'm starting to memorize the songs, so I might find myself humming along again... If you're visiting the showroom, be sure to take a moment to listen to the background music♪ (Showroom Manager: Odagiri Satoko)

2013.02.28|

SALES

Introducing special orders♪

AD CORE DEVISE SALES BLOG Vol.5 Our products are made to order, so we can also create custom orders. While the term "custom order" encompasses a wide variety of options, this time we'll be introducing custom colors. A while ago, we delivered the NEO CLASSICO series NC-007A (armchair) and NC-007S (side chair) to the Takasago seating area of ​​a certain hotel. (Many brides and grooms have used them.) The 007-MODEL product page is here. The upholstery is unique, but pay attention to the frame! The wood is maple, but it's finished with a custom color. The image was based on AICA's metallic veneer (MT-2991/silver). When I saw the actual product, I honestly didn't expect it to be possible to paint it to this degree. It's quite something, isn't it? If you provide us with samples, we'll do our best to customize it to match the color of your flooring, wallpaper, fixtures, or existing furniture. If you're worried about the colors not matching, please feel free to contact us. When should you consult us? Now is the time (laughs). (Hideki Kinoshita, Osaka Sales Department, AD CORE DEVISE)

2013.02.28|

PRESS

How to use the product page

AD CORE DEVISE PRESS BLOG Vol.3 It's been about a month since the AD CORE DEVISE homepage was relaunched. What are your thoughts on it? Let me briefly explain the product page, which lists all of AD CORE DEVISE's products. ●All products are categorized, making it easy to find the product you're looking for. Of course, they're also categorized by brand, so you can search from the BRAND page. ●On the product item page, you can view the item from various angles, including SCENE PHOTOS (scene photos used in the catalog), ITEM VARIATIONS (product variation photos), and CASE STUDY (delivery example photos). ●All photos can be dragged to your desktop. ●Available materials are displayed on each page. Additionally, the site also includes a CAD data download function. (To download, you must register as a Devices member, exclusive to our customers.) We hope to continue making the site even easier to use. Please feel free to share your opinions! (AD CORE DEVISE PR/Miki Yoshifusa)

2013.02.28|

DESIGN

Restoration Hardware Blanket

AD CORE DEVISE DESIGN BLOG Vol.6 Two years ago, when I visited LA for a catalog shoot, I impulsively bought a faux fur blanket at the Pasadena interior decorating shop Restoration Hardware. It was displayed rolled up like a baumkuchen and tied with a leather belt. It was quite voluminous and bulky, but I bought it because it felt so nice against my skin. I use it as a drape over the sofa all year round, not just in the cold season. Its fur is very similar to that of a cat, so sometimes I blend in and almost step on it without realizing it. (AD CORE DEVISE Planning and Development / Nobuo Takeda)

2013.02.28|

DESIGNERS

Loose comfort

AD CORE DEVISE DESIGNER BLOG Vol.9 It's been over 10 years since I cut my hair short. I've had a beard for 20 years... People often say to me, "How low-maintenance!" when they see my short hair. While I don't have to spend time shampooing or drying it, I do get a haircut every two weeks and trim my beard every morning. I've been going to the salon for nearly 20 years. My Karmann Ghia maintenance mentor, a 40-year-old younger than me, is my mentor. The salon, a converted American house on Daikanzaka in Motomachi, is a truly comfortable space. The waiting room is furnished with ADCORE brand MASSA. Even though it's a waiting room, it's by appointment only, so I didn't often sit there. Sitting there for the first time in several years, I really appreciate his quirky sense. When the salon first opened, the interior, with its cassette stereo and vintage chairs, seemed a bit cluttered, but now it's somehow more relaxing. I love Volkswagens and travel to the West Coast to directly source parts, and my interior has always had an LA-inspired feel. I've stuck to that style, and it's what I like most about it now. The sofa, which was intended to be a modern design, also blends in as if it has always been there. Looking at it, I was reminded that while flawless fashion and interior design are good, relaxed style is also good. (Noboru Seto, Creative Director, AD CORE DEVISE) Go to the NEW IMAGE BEAUTY SALON website

2013.02.27|

SALES

My only hobby...

AD CORE DEVISE SALES BLOG Vol.4 Deep blue, green, orange, yellow, red, purple...the colors of nature are truly beautiful. Like the waves, the same scenery is never the same, even in the same place at the same time. Perhaps it's the unique encounters with nature that last, and I feel this way these days while surfing, my only hobby. Even when customers are unsure about the color of chair, sofa, or cushion upholstery, I try to imagine natural color combinations. There's something special about the sensibility I gained away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Perhaps it's because I've surfed in so many different places and seen so many different landscapes, but one thing surfing definitely helps is my physical strength! Being able to carry solid wood tables and three-seater sofas is a must for anyone working in the furniture industry. If you have any questions for our salespeople, who pride themselves on their stamina, please stop by our showroom. We'll be waiting for you with coffee, candy, and chocolate on solid wood tables. Well, look forward to the next time! (ADICORE DIVIDES Tokyo Sales Department/Tatsuhiro Shimoyama)

2013.02.27|

DESIGN

Restaurants in Nogizaka

AD CORE DEVISE DESIGN BLOG Vol.5 Today, I went to Nogizaka for a meeting about a catalog. I'm a graphic designer and the office I work for is in Nogizaka, so I sometimes drop by. Their office is on the third floor of a lovely cafe tucked away in the back, but I'll introduce that to you another time. Today, I visited the restaurant "Feu," located close to the office. It's a popular restaurant that uses our AD CORE brand CERVOll. I tried to take a photo of the red Cervoll seen through the window, but there was a car parked in front of the restaurant, making it difficult to get a good shot. However, when I looked inside the car, I saw actress "KA" inside. Although I was trying to take a photo of the restaurant, I took the photo from a little distance so that it wouldn't be mistaken for an actress. (AD CORE DEVISE Planning and Development/Nobuo Takeda)

2013.02.27|

SHOWROOM

Flavored teas are available. (Tokyo showroom)

AD CORE DEVISE SHOWROOM BLOG Vol.15 Thank you for visiting our showroom on a cold day like today. At each AD CORE DEVISE showroom, we will be welcoming you with warm flavored teas. These are from the tea specialty store Lupicia, and the flavors change with the seasons. The flavors were also chosen after tastings with Seto, the designer at AD CORE. Currently we have yuzu flavored tea. It is a green tea-based tea that is not too sweet and has a refreshing yuzu scent. Spring flavored tea is just around the corner. Please look forward to the next time. (Showroom Manager: Kita Maiko)

2013.02.27|

SHOWROOM

Pay attention to the rear view (Osaka showroom)

AD CORE DEVISE SHOWROOM BLOG Vol.16 Introducing my favorite item on display at the AD CORE DEVISE Osaka Shinsaibashi showroom: the Cervo Tre! The executive version of the Cervo series, Tre is taller than most other chairs in the series, allowing even men to sit comfortably. The back is a highlight! The back is finished with natural wood veneer, and you can choose your favorite from 13 colors, or you can choose mahogany, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful wood grain as an accent. Another attractive feature is the ease of maintenance, as even a single leg can be replaced. It is on display in the showroom alongside the glass-topped Centro Due table. It embodies a truly modern, understated design. Please come and see it for yourself at the showroom. (Showroom Manager: Yukiko Aoki)

2013.02.26|

SHOWROOM

Relax (Nagoya Showroom)

AD CORE DEVISE SHOWROOM BLOG Vol.14 Do you all like aromatherapy? I love good scents and collect aromatherapy and room fragrances. The scent that relaxes me varies depending on my mood and physical condition that day, so I choose from a variety of options before deciding. We also light aromas at the AD CORE DEVISE showroom to help visitors relax. Not only do they have a relaxing effect, but by adding oils to small ceramic or glass dishes or bottles with salt, which has moisture-absorbing properties, they also help combat humidity. The scents used in the showroom are "geranium," which has a faintly sweet, slightly rose-like scent with a refreshing mint-like aroma, and "bergamot," which has a refreshing citrus scent with a warm floral tone. Both are said to have a relaxing effect that calms the mind. I'm still learning, but if you have any recommendations, please let me know! (Showroom Manager: Odagiri Satoko)

2013.02.25|

DESIGNERS

Heavy snow in Sapporo

AD CORE DEVISE DESIGNER BLOG Vol.8 On February 22nd, I traveled to Hokkaido for the "LA Architecture and Interior Report" in Sapporo. I visit Sapporo every year at this time to report on LA and promote new products, but this was my first time experiencing such heavy snowfall. Last year, the cold temperatures outside prevented packing tape from sticking, and I learned for the first time that tape loses its adhesiveness at such low temperatures. This time, however, I visited on the day of the heaviest snowfall ever recorded in Hokkaido. Walls of snow over two meters high had formed on the roadsides in the city. While driving, the powder snow on top of the packed snow offered no grip at all, causing tires to spin even in second gear. It was a nerve-wracking experience, especially since I'd been driving with local cars sliding around the city. Despite all that, many customers attended the "LA Architecture and Interior Report" held in Sapporo (Sapporo Furnishing). Thank you so much for coming despite the poor footing. It was a warm and inviting experience amidst the cold. (Noboru Seto, Creative Director, AD CORE DEVISE)

2013.02.23|

SHOWROOM

Why not enjoy lunch sitting in one of the AD CORE chairs? (Tokyo Showroom)

AD CORE DEVISE SHOWROOM BLOG Vol.13 One of the best things to do near the AD CORE Devices Tokyo showroom is eat out. There's plenty of great shopping, of course, but also plenty of delicious restaurants. Customers often ask me where they can have lunch, and I often give them recommendations. I get just as excited about this as I do about recommending furniture! There are even restaurants where you can dine on AD CORE chairs. Bevitrice, a restaurant for adults, is one of them. Our LUSSO chairs are currently in use here. We'll continue to introduce delicious restaurants where you can sit comfortably on our products. (Showroom Manager: Kita Maiko)

2013.02.22|

SHOWROOM

How about giving it as a gift? (Nagoya Showroom)

AD CORE DEVISE SHOWROOM BLOG Vol.11 Our showroom sells our original leather accessories, "Articolo." Today we would like to introduce our popular coasters. Customers who visit our showroom have purchased them as gifts for friends, for guests at home, and to use when displaying flower vases and other items. We also offer small gift wrapping services for those giving as gifts. Please feel free to ask. In addition to coasters, we also have placemats, tea mats, and more available, so please come and visit us. (Showroom Manager: Odagiri Satoko)