When is the 16th Designers Edge taking place?

It will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, starting at 18:00 JST at Union Tec's Shibuya office.

What will Moriyuki Ochiai talk about?

He will discuss his design philosophy and the stories behind his award-winning projects under the theme 'a journey to the cutting edge.'

Can I participate online?

Yes, partial online participation is available, though the networking session is limited to the physical venue.

Architect Moriyuki Ochiai to Speak at 'Designers Edge' Interactive Event for Spatial Designers

Published May 19, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:04 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Union Tec Co., Ltd. will host the 16th session of 'Designers Edge,' an interactive event for creators, on May 22, 2026. The guest speaker is Moriyuki Ochiai, a globally acclaimed architect and representative of Moriyuki Ochiai Design Project. He will share his unique design approach and strategic thinking that have earned him over 80 international design awards.

Union Tec Co., Ltd. (Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Yusuke Okawa), a firm providing one-stop interior design, planning, and construction under the mission 'Build a new standard,' has announced that Moriyuki Ochiai of Moriyuki Ochiai Design Project will be the guest speaker for the 16th 'Designers Edge' event.

Designers Edge is an interactive forum designed for spatial designers and students aspiring to enter the design industry. Based on the concept of 'Expanding Horizons, Elevating Perspectives, and Changing Views,' the community explores the past, present, and future of design to create new value.

The 16th session, held on May 22, 2026 (Friday) at 18:00, features Moriyuki Ochiai, who integrates architecture, space, product, and brand design. Known for visualizing latent value while balancing cultural and business significance, Ochiai's work has received over 80 major international design awards.

The lecture, titled 'a journey to the cutting edge,' will delve into his design approach that merges aesthetic sensibility with strategic thinking. He will discuss his thoughts on creating sustainable landscapes and redefining relationships between people, society, the past, and the future.

### Event Overview & Program - **Theme:** 'a journey to the cutting edge' - **Contents:** Thinking processes of a top designer, real-world spatial design at the forefront, and award-winning project stories. - **Date:** May 22, 2026 (Fri) - **Schedule:** Doors open 17:40 / Lecture starts 18:00 / Networking 19:15 / Closing 20:30 - **Venue:** Union Tec Office (Dogenzaka Bldg. 4F, 2-25-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo) - **Fee:** Free (Designers, architects, and students; others require an invitation from a designer) - **Capacity:** 100 people (Partial online participation available)

### Profile: Moriyuki Ochiai Founder of Moriyuki Ochiai Design Project. Architect and Spatial Designer. M.A. from Waseda University. His firm integrates architecture, product, and brand design to create cultural and business value. He has received numerous awards including the iF Design Award Gold, Red Dot Design Award, and Interior Design Best of Year Award.

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