DEAR VERA
DEAR VERA II
Designed by Shigeru Uchida
The Hotel Il Palazzo debuted in Fukuoka in 1989 as a pioneering designer hotel. This landmark was directed by Shigeru Uchida, who also designed its interior, with the architecture being designed by Aldo Rossi, one of the most iconic architects of the 20th century. Uchida designed the table clock DEAR VERA with a form similar to the hall clock DEAR MORRIS, which he created around the same time for this hotel.
Named after Rossi’s daughter, Vera reflects Uchida’s deep respect for the famous architect.
Originally sold under Uchida’s private brand, Chairs, the clock was later produced by the renowned Italian design brand, ALESSI. This newly crafted DEAR VERA is a reissue under the Chairs brand and features a dial based on the ALESSI edition.
【Hotel Il Palazzo（Fukuoka, 1989）】
Hotel Il Palazzo was a pioneering designer hotel that brought together some of the most renowned creatives of its time. Shigeru Uchida directed the project and designed the interiors, while Aldo Rossi, one of the most influential architects of the late 20th century, oversaw the architecture. The project also featured distinguished designers, such as Ikko Tanaka, Shiro Kuramata, Ettore Sottsass, and Gaetano Pesce, making it a remarkable convergence of creative talents.
In 1990, the year after the hotel first opened, Aldo Rossi was awarded the Pritzker Prize, which is often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Architecture.” In 1991, Hotel Il Palazzo became the first building outside of the United States to receive the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Honor Award, solidifying its reputation as an internationally acclaimed architectural achievement.
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Specification
| Product Name | DEAR VERA II |
|---|---|
| Product Number | SU25-03 |
| Size | w45×h135×d45mm |
| Weight | 350g |
| Material | Aluminum, Glass |
| Type | Table clock / Quartz |
| Features | Stick (for clock removal) |
Shigeru Uchida
Shigeru Uchida
Interior Designer／As a leading Japanese designer, Uchida engaged in diverse design projects worldwide from architectural interior, furniture and industrial design to urban planning. His major works include series of boutiques for Yohji Yamamoto, Kobe Fashion Museum, the Tea Rooms ‘Ji-An, So-An, Gyo-An’. He was also involved in the overall concept design for hotels including Hotel Il Palazzo, Oriental Hotel Hiroshima, The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon and Sapporo Grand Hotel. His works are held in permanent collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Denver Art Museum, the Conran Foundation, M+ Museums and others.
https://www.uchida-design.jp/