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Lexus expands charging network and convenience features for BEV drivers

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:01:00 GMT

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Lexus Canada partners with Canadian Crafts Federation to celebrate craft excellence nationwide

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:13:00 GMT

LEXUS CANADA CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF LUXURY AND INNOVATION WITH THREE REGIONAL EVENTS

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LEXUS CANADA SUPPORTS FUTURPRENEUR?S GROWTH ACCELERATOR, NAMING TOP ENTREPRENEUR IN SECOND YEAR OF ACCELERATE AMAZING

Mon, 05 May 2025 15:59:00 GMT

LEXUS FILM MASTERS CHALLENGE: FIVE CANADIAN FILMMAKERS BRING LEXUS NEXT CHAPTER TO LIFE

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

LEXUS DEBUTS NEXT-GENERATION BATTERY EV CONCEPT AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY AT THE JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:43:00 GMT

LEXUS SHOWCASES THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES AND MOBILITY EXPERIENCES AT THE 2023 JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Earns Yet Another J.D. Power Plant Quality Award

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:00:00 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario ? June 22, 2023 - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) was honoured today with another J.D. Power Plant Quality Award in the J.D. Power 2023 Initial Quality Study recognizing the world?s top automotive plants. The latest award, given to TMMC?s South Plant, marks the 21st J.D. Power Plant Quality Award they?ve received overall from 1991-2023

?Providing our customers with the highest quality product is our ultimate goal and I?m so proud of our Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) team members who work tirelessly towards that result. Their skill and dedication are the reasons for this recognition,? said Frank Voss, President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada.

The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study includes 2023 model year vehicles purchased or leased between November 2022 and February 2023. Customers own the vehicles for 90 days following their purchase and then complete the J.D. Power survey. Plant awards are based on the lowest number of customer-reported defect/malfunction problems per vehicle. This year, TMMC?s South Plant in Cambridge, Ontario won the Bronze award for building the Lexus RX. This is the tenth award for the TMMC-built RX.

To date, TMMC has been recognized with 21 awards, including three platinum awards, awarded to the top automotive manufacturing plant in the world. TMMC currently manufactures the Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus RX and RX Hybrid and Lexus NX and NX Hybrid vehicles at three manufacturing plants in Ontario, Canada, and was the first plant outside of Japan to build a Lexus vehicle.

About Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) manufactures the Toyota RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus RX 350, RX 350h and RX 500h as well as the Lexus NX and NX hybrid at three manufacturing facilities in Ontario. TMMC is the most awarded auto plant in the Americas and the second most awarded plant globally. It employs approximately 8,500 Canadians, has the capacity to produce more than 500,000 vehicles annually and has been Canada?s highest volume automotive manufacturer over the past five years.

About J.D. Power

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies. J.D. Power is headquartered in Troy, Mich., and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more about the company?s business offerings, visit JDPower.com/business. The J.D. Power auto shopping tool can be found at JDPower.com.

Lexus Announces Extension to Safety Connect and Service Connect Trial Periods

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Up to 10-Year Trial Periods on all Lexus Interface-equipped vehicles, including 2022 Lexus NX and LX models
Emergency Assistance Can Dispatch Emergency Services to Vehicle?s Location
This complimentary trial exrtension builds on Lexus? Commitment to Safety and Guest Care
Service Connect links the Lexus vehicle and dealer to provide warning light notifications and Vehicle Health Reports

TORONTO, Ontario ? September 30, 2022 ?Lexus today is pleased to announce additional peace of mind to assist when the unexpected occurs. Safety Connect and Service Connect, a suite of available services that help drivers stay secure while on the road, are now available with up to a 10-year trial* on select Lexus models. The suite of available Safety Connect services includes 24-hour emergency assistance, 24-hour enhanced roadside assistance, automatic collision notification, and stolen vehicle locator**. Service Connect offers vehicle health reports and warning light notifications with the ability to link a preferred Lexus dealer with select Lexus vehicles.

Connected Vehicle Service

Previous trial length

New trial length

Safety Connect

3 years

Up to 10 years*

Service Connect

Up to 5 years

Up to 10 years*

?We are constantly looking at ways to offer our guests an enhanced driving experience,? said Steve Basra, group vice president, Connected Technologies, Toyota Motor North America. ?With our new extended trials of Connected Services, a wide array of features is now available to Lexus drivers so they can have added peace of mind.?

Lexus? Safety Connect suite of features includes:

Emergency Assistance (SOS): Whether it?s a health emergency, a traffic accident or some other urgent situation where help is required, a single press of the Emergency Assistance Button (SOS) can connect you to a 24-hour Safety Connect response center agent. Using the vehicle?s GPS technology, the agent can send emergency services to the vehicle?s location while offering to stay on the line with you until help arrives.
Enhanced Roadside Assistance: With the added benefit of GPS technology, Lexus Enhanced Roadside Assistance makes the warranty-based roadside service even more convenient. With Enhanced Roadside Assistance, guests can use the Emergency Assistance button to connect with 24/7 Roadside Assistance to have help sent to their exact location.
Automatic Collision Notification: Lexus? 24-hour Safety Connect response centre will automatically be notified in the event of an airbag deployment or severe collision. The 24-hour response centre agent will attempt to speak with the vehicle?s occupants, then notify local emergency services to request dispatch of emergency services to the vehicle?s location.

Stolen Vehicle Locator: Once a police report is filed, the Safety Connect response centre can work with police to help track and recover a stolen vehicle using Safety Connect?s embedded cellular and GPS technology. Canada.

Lexus? Service Connect suite of features includes:

Vehicle Health Report: The Vehicle Health Report provides important information about open recalls or service campaigns, as well as key fob battery status, engine oil quantity and more. Customers can view the reports using the Lexus app and elect to have monthly reports sent to their email.
Vehicle Alerts: These notifications are sent to both the customer and their Lexus dealer, when the vehicle reports a malfunction-related event such as low tire pressure. This allows the customer to schedule a service visit and repair the vehicle accurately and efficiently.

Lexus customers can manage their Lexus Interface Connected services through the Lexus app. Lexus app downloads are available for iPhone� or Android? smartphones. To download, please visit: Lexus.ca/interface . Once downloaded, customers will need to sign-in to access and manage settings. Click here to learn more about Safety Connect. Click here to learn more about Service Connect.

*The Safety Connect and Service Connect suite of services will be available with up to a 10-year trial (4G network dependent) for customers of all Lexus Interface-equipped vehicles.. Vehicles include the following Lexus models:

2023 ES
2022-2023 NX
2023 LS
2022-2023 LX
2023 RX
2023 RZ
2022-2023 UX

All previously sold Lexus Interface-equipped vehicles (2022 NX, 2022 LX) also receive extended trial periods for Safety Connect and Service Connect (less the in-service date). The Safety Connect and Service Connect trial periods begin on the original date of purchase or lease of a new vehicle. Subscription required after trial to access the service. Terms of Use apply.

About Lexus Canada

Lexus Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 40 dealers across Canada. Guests have access to a wide range of luxury and performance vehicles, with a total of 12 Lexus nameplates available in Canada, including the country?s largest luxury hybrid lineup of six hybrid models. Inspired by bold design, intuitive technology, and peak performance, Lexus is committed to delivering the highest quality products and services, and to creating amazing experiences for their Guests. The Lexus RX 350, RX 450h, NX 250, NX 350 and NX 350h are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada?s award-winning Cambridge plant. For more information about Lexus and Lexus products, please visit: www.lexus.ca

**Safety Connect and Service Connect depend on factors outside of Lexus? control in order to operate, including 4G network availability, an operative telematics device, a cellular connection, and GPS signal. Without any one or more of these things, the services may be limited or precluded, including access to the response center and emergency support. Services may be limited or precluded, including access to the response centre and emergency support. Services vary by vehicle and are subject to change at any time without notice.

Toyota Starts Canadian Production of Fifth Generation Lexus RX Luxury SUV

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 07:00:00 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, ON, November 8, 2022 ? Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) started yesterday producing the fifth generation of the Lexus RX luxury SUV: the all-new 2023 Lexus RX.

In 2003, TMMC became Toyota?s first facility outside of Japan entrusted to produce Lexus vehicles ? a great honour within Toyota ? and has since assembled more than 1.5 million Lexus RX vehicles. Today, as well as the RX and RX hybrid, TMMC builds the Lexus NX and NX Hybrid, as well as the Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid.

?Producing the all-new 2023 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h and RX 500h for the North American market reflects the continued trust that Toyota Motor Corporation has in our world-class Canadian team members, our commitment to quality, and our customer focus,? said TMMC President, Frank Voss.

Canada?s largest auto manufacturer and leading maker of electrified vehicles, TMMC has manufactured vehicles in Canada for more than 30 years and currently employs more than 8,500 team members at its facilities in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Committed to producing vehicles in Canada, Toyota has invested more than CAD $9.8B in its Canadian operations since 1985 and has built more than nine million vehicles over that period of time.

TMMC?s culture is aligned with the Lexus focus on quality, making them one of the very best automotive manufacturing facilities in the world. This commitment to quality has earned TMMC a total of 20 J.D. Power Awards ? more than any other auto manufacturing plant in the Americas, and the second most of any plant globally.

About the 2023 Lexus RX

Crafted right here in Canada, the 2023 Lexus RX sets the stage for the next chapter of the Lexus brand.

The next chapter for Lexus is centered around four pillars: Design, Lexus Driving Signature, Electrification and Advanced Technology. The all-new RX plays a key role in leading the brand forward on each of these dimensions.

Design: The RX has been refined from the inside out. The signature Lexus spindle grille has evolved into a spindle body that seamlessly commands the front. And, perhaps the most notable expression of future Lexus design is the elegant new block letter ?LEXUS? rear badging and full-width tail lamp.

Lexus Driving Signature: Lexus Driving Signature results from an entirely new approach to vehicle development, wherein all performance characteristics and tuning decisions are approved at the highest level of the organization. This ensures a uniquely Lexus experience where each vehicle exhibits a direct, linear driving feel that is consistent across the lineup.

Electrification: TMMC will assemble two electrified options of the fifth generation RX, including the RX 350h powered by a 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain, and RX 500h F SPORT with a 2.4-litre turbo hybrid powertrain.

Advanced Technology: The biggest enhancement to in-vehicle technology is the inclusion of the all-new Lexus Interface multimedia system. Developed in North America, Lexus Interface uses a standard 9.8-inch touchscreen to put an array of multimedia features within easy reach. On select models, the available 14-inch touch screen delivers an even more immersive multimedia experience. Lexus Interface incorporates a new virtual assistant, developed with a human-centric approach and intended to be the primary way in which guests interact with the new multimedia system. The system enables a voice-first approach to access navigation, media, phone, and certain vehicle features such as the climate control system and window opening/closing.

Learn more about the 2023 Lexus RX here.

About Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

Lexus Gets Into the Festive Spirit with Artistic and Sustainable Furoshiki Gift Wrap

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Traditional Japanese Furoshiki Gift wrap arrives in Canada with two Lexus-inspired designs, offering a sustainable and versatile way for Canadians to wrap their holiday gifts

TORONTO ? Ontario, December 6, 2021 ? This December, Lexus Canada is getting into the festive spirit with Lexus-designed Furoshiki gift wrap. A traditional and reusable Japanese fabric, Furoshiki, is an elegant, versatile and sustainable way for Canadians to wrap their holiday presents this year.

?This holiday season, we?re bringing a piece of our Japanese heritage to Canada with Lexus-designed Furoshiki gift wrap - a unique and sustainable way for Canadians to wrap their holiday gifts,? says Martin Gilbert, Director at Lexus Canada. ?Gift wrap is an art that plays a key role in festive d�cor, and we hope our Lexus-designed Furoshiki gift wrap brings an element of craftsmanship to the holiday season.?

The Lexus-inspired Furoshiki gift wrap comes in two designs: the iconic Lexus spindle grille and a winter colour scheme that highlights the craftsmanship in Lexus vehicles. The beauty of Furoshiki gift wrap is its versatility: it can be reused as a winter scarf or a decorative piece on your handbag ? and, with many unique wrapping techniques, it can also be used to wrap other celebratory gifts.

Just in time for the holidays, Canadians can now get their hands on a limited edition Lexus-inspired Furoshiki gift wrap via social media. To can enter the giveaway, follow @LexusCanada on Instagram, interact with the contest post between December 6 and 9, tell us who you?ll be spending the holidays with, and include the hashtag #LexusCraft. Read the full terms and conditions, here.

About Lexus Canada

Lexus Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 39 dealers across Canada. Guests have access to a wide range of luxury and performance vehicles with a total of 12 Lexus nameplates available in Canada, including the largest luxury hybrid lineup of 6 hybrid models. Inspired by bold design, intuitive technology, and peak performance, Lexus is committed to delivering the highest quality products and services and creating amazing experiences for their Guests. The Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada?s (TMMC) award-winning Cambridge South plant. For more information about Lexus and Lexus products, please visit: www.lexus.ca.

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Lexus Achieves Cumulative Global Sales of 2 Million Electrified Vehicles

Tue, 18 May 2021 06:00:00 GMT

The cumulative reduction in CO2 emission is approximately 19 million tons.
Introduction of PHEV vehicles in 2021
Introduction of an all-electric BEV model in 2022

TORONTO, Ontario ? MAY 18, 2021 ? Lexus announced today that the luxury brand eclipsed the milestone of 2 million global sales of electrified vehicles at the end of April 2021.

Since the launch of the RX400h in 2005, Lexus has been a pioneer of electrification in the luxury market, and the models have continued to evolve on the mission of balancing excellent driving performance with environmental sensitivity. Lexus has continued to expand its lineup of electrified vehicles to provide a wide range of options tailored to meet the needs of our Guests and society. Based on a philosophy of "right time, right product, right place", Lexus hopes to further develop its electrified product portfolio to best respond to a varied range of energy sources and infrastructure environments encountered around the world.

As a result, Lexus now sells nine models of electrified vehicles, including HEVs and BEVs, in approximately 90 countries and regions around the world. In Canada, Lexus sells seven models of electrified vehicles. In 2020, 33% of the Lexus models sold globally were of the electrified variety. Since 2005, Lexus electrified vehicles have contributed to a cumulative reduction in CO2 emissions of approximately 19 million tons. This reduction is equivalent to the combined CO2 output of approximately 300,000 passenger cars each year for the past 15 years. Lexus will continue to lead the steady growth of electrified vehicles and the reduction of CO2 emissions in line with our corporate mission of carbon neutrality and Sustainable Development Goals.

Under the ?Lexus Electrified? vision announced in 2019, Lexus will evolve its electrification technology to realize enhanced vehicle performance characteristics and continue to provide customers with the fun and joy that the car brings. By 2025, Lexus will introduce 20 new or improved models, including more than 10 BEVs, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). That year is also the target for the brand to offer electrified vehicle options across the entire Lexus product range. The future expectation is that the sales of electrified models will exceed that of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. In addition, by 2050, Lexus will achieve carbon neutrality throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle such as materials, parts, and vehicle manufacturing along with logistics, driving, and disposal/recycling.

In order to further accelerate the spread of electrified vehicles, Lexus plans to introduce the first PHEV in a mass-market model in 2021, and a completely new model dedicated to BEVs in 2022. In addition, by utilizing the electrification technologies such as motors, inverters, and batteries that Lexus has cultivated over the years in the field of HEVs, we will create new values and driving experiences unique to Lexus electrified vehicles.

Future Lexus electrified models will feature DIRECT4 and steer-by-wire systems. DIRECT4, our four-wheel-drive torque distribution technology, combines highly-precise drive force control with responsive steer-by-wire systems that greatly enhance vehicle reflexes, resulting in a high level of dynamic performance and a driving experience appealing to all five senses that is unmatched by conventional cars.

Lexus will continue to promote all possible initiatives for the realization of a sustainable society, while at the same time pursuing both the fun and enjoyment of cars. Lexus will endeavor to develop vehicles tailored to diversifying customers? needs.

Cumulative sales of electrified vehicles from 2005 to the end of April 2021

Sales by Region / Country:

Global: 2.02 million units

North America: 540 thousand units

Europe: 480 thousand units

China: 387 thousand units

Japan: 401 thousand units

East Asia: 138 thousand units

Others: 74 thousand units

By model:

RX 518 thousand units

ES 384 thousand units

CT 372 thousand units

NX 285 thousand units

UX/UXEV 137 thousand units

IS/LS/RC/LC and others 324 thousand units

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Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.

SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/

The Press Release relates to SDG 13.

About Lexus Canada

Lexus Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 39 dealers across Canada. Guests have access to a wide range of luxury and performance vehicles with a total of 12 Lexus nameplates available in Canada, including the largest luxury hybrid lineup of 7 hybrid models. Inspired by bold design, intuitive technology, and peak performance, Lexus is committed to delivering the highest quality products and services and creating amazing experiences for their guests. The Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada?s award-winning Cambridge South plant. For more information about Lexus and Lexus products, please visit: www.lexus.ca.

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2021 GRAND PRIX WINNER ANNOUNCED

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:00:00 GMT

TORONTO, Ontario ? April 28, 2021 - Lexus today announced that ?Portable Solar Distiller? by Henry Glogau has won the Lexus Design Award 2021 Grand Prix, which drew 2,079 entries from 66 countries.

Chosen as the project that best encompasses ?Design for a Better Tomorrow? based on the three key principles of the Lexus brand -- Anticipate, Innovate and Captivate -- the Portable Solar Distiller provides clean drinking water from polluted water or sea water, using sunlight. Merging local resource production with community architecture, this low-tech solution also serves as a shaded gathering place.

"It?s a great honour to be selected as this year?s Grand Prix winner, and I?d like to say thank you to the judges. When you look at the level and quality of the finalists and their projects and the progress that has been made throughout, any one of us could have been the winner this year. I?d also like to thank the Mentors - their expertise in a variety of fields really strengthened not only our designs but us also as designers,? said Henry Glogau. ?We as finalists will cherish the thought-provoking questions and conversations we had, and we were so fortunate to experience them. And lastly, a massive thank you to Lexus. Being part of a prestigious award like this with a company that is truly passionate about Design for a Better Tomorrow, and which gives up-and-coming designers a platform and solid foundation to build their design futures on is incredible".

?Congratulations to the winner and it worked so well and provided mentorship and resources that let great ideas flourish. The winner was one of the designers who surprised me the most from the application to the final submission,? said Greg Lynn, Judge. ?The consistent mission of the winner persisted while the transformation in scale and social function was exemplary. The design became more refined, more functional and more open source during the process. The ability to produce working prototypes was important to all the participants but to the winner it pointed towards the manifold potential of the system that became much more than just a product or appliance but instead a portable, deployable infrastructure?.

The six finalists, selected in January of this year, were mentored by Joe Doucet, Sabine Marcelis, Mariam Kamara, and Sputniko!. These four world-class creators guided the finalists in surmounting challenges on?the way to the fully-refined proposals. The mentoring process was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is certain to impact each finalist?s career on the international design stage.

Lexus thanks the mentors, all vastly experienced masters of their fields, for generously sharing their specialized knowledge and encouraging the finalists to bring out the full potential of their ideas.

Lexus also pays tribute to Paola Antonelli, Dong Gong, Greg Lynn and Simon Humphries, the elite panels who judged the entries. Their uncompromising standards and incisive analysis make it possible for the Lexus Design Award to fulfill its mission of supporting the next generation of creators.

All six finalists, including the Grand Prix winner, Henry Glogau, have honoured us with their lively curiosity, professional attitude toward their work, and the impressive proposals that their creativity has brought into this world.

For more information, please visit LexusDesignAward.com

Official Hashtag: #lexusdesignaward

ABOUT LEXUS CANADA
Lexus Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 39 dealers across Canada. Guests have access to a wide range of luxury and performance vehicles with a total of 12 Lexus nameplates available in Canada, including the largest luxury hybrid lineup of 6 hybrid models. Inspired by bold design, intuitive technology, and peak performance, Lexus is committed to delivering the highest quality products and services and creating amazing experiences for their guests. The Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada?s (TMMC) award-winning Cambridge South plant. For more information about Lexus and Lexus products, please visit: www.lexus.ca.

ABOUT LEXUS DESIGN AWARD
Launched in 2013, the Lexus Design Award is an international competition for up-and-coming creators from around the world. The Award seeks to contribute to society by supporting designers and creators whose work shows potential to shape a better future. Six finalists gain a rare opportunity to prototype their designs under the mentorship of leading designers. The Lexus Design Award provides global media exposure to drive professional career advancement.

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2021 FINALISTS (1/2)

Title of work

CY-BO

CY-BO is a new form of cytologically-inspired packaging material that can transform into various shapes by combining the pieces together. Infinitely reusable and rearrangeable, it can be converted into all manner of products for different applications depending on the ideas of the user.

Name
Country

Kenji Abe
Japan

Kenji Abe is a graduate of the Tama Art University Product Design Department, who now works as a product designer based in Tokyo. While designing imaging products professionally, he also pursues personal design activities. He is curious about creating a better tomorrow for humans, nature, animals and the earth, andwishes to propose beautiful solutions to the problems we face.

Title of work

Heartfelt

Heartfelt explores what ?being present? might look like during the age of a pandemicand seeks to assist with the anxiety and emotional stresses of being in isolation. The device reflects the heartbeat of your loved one, and promotes psychological support and personal connection.

Name
Country

Gayle Lee and Jessica Vea
New Zealand

Gayle Lee and Jessica Vea are recent Bachelor of Creative Technologies graduates from Auckland University of Technology. They are passionate about creating meaningful products that help others and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between different fields and practices. They are hoping to start their Master of Creative Technologies degrees in 2021.

Title of work

InTempo

InTempo is an app and phone cover that aids people facing emotional stress (e.g. panic attacks, sociophobia) in public spaces / during public actions. Touching spots on the phone cover in time with music may help people calm themselves down.

Name
Country

Alina Holovatiuk
Ukraine

Alina Holovatiuk is a young architect from Kyiv, Ukraine. She is currently continuing her studies and research at Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture in the Information Technologies in Architecture Department. Her approach to design is based on special attention to human emotions and their perception of the world.

Title of work

KnitX

KnitX explores the boundaries between electronics, textiles, and musical interfaces,imbuing interactivity to everyday fabrics. The result is a musical cloth that responds to tactile and proxemic gestures and an interactive carpet that evokes the bidirectionality between dance and music.

Name
Country

Irmandy Wicaksono
Indonesia / Based in USA

Irmandy Wicaksono is an electrical and textile engineer and designer. He is currently a Ph.D. student in the Responsive Environments, MIT Media Lab. His research focuses on developing soft and textile-based electronics for variousapplications ranging from health and well-being, human-computer interaction to interactive media and environments.

Title of work

Portable Solar Distiller

A low-tech solution utilizing sunlight to distill polluted and sea water. The portable design merges local resource production with community architecture, providing freshwater and a shaded gathering place. A lightweight, versatile structure configurable in different ways and materials, adapting to local environments and user needs.

Name
Country

Henry Glogau
Dual New Zealand ? Austria / Based in Denmark

Henry Glogau is a New Zealander who recently graduated from the Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen, Denmark. His master?s degree specialized in Architecture and Extreme Environments, where he explored present and future global challenges in expeditions to diverse locations. Henry is now working as an Architect at GXN, the green innovation unit of 3XN.

Title of work

Terracotta Valley Wind

A terracotta evaporative cooling system that cools subway stations during summer and reduces energy consumption. Terracotta is an inexpensive and accessible clay material. Its porous nature allows water to quickly evaporate, while utilizing the unused wind resource in subway stations, maximizing the value of train-induced wind.

Name
Country

Intsui Design (China /Based in Japan)
YileiLyu, Chenkai Guo, Baohua Sheng, Yu Zhang

Intsui Design is a design group based in Tokyo. They are currently pursuing aMastersdegree at Tama Art University in the Integrated Design department. They explorethe relationship between subconscious human behaviours and design. Their designpractice focuses on people?s intuition and natural responses to objects and theenvironment.

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2021 PANEL OF JUDGES

PAOLA ANTONELLI
SENIOR CURATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AT MoMA, NY

Paola Antonelli is Senior Curator of Architecture & Design at The Museum of

Modern Art, as well as MoMA?s founding Director of Research & Development. Hergoal is to promote design?s understanding, until its positive influence on the world isuniversally acknowledged. Her work investigates design?s impact on everydayexperience, often including overlooked objects and practices, and combining design,architecture, art, science, and technology.

She has curated shows, written books, lectured worldwide, and taught in severalschools, including Harvard and UCLA. Following the XXII Triennale di Milano in 2019??Broken Nature, devoted tothe idea of restorative design, now on view in reduced format at The Museum of Modern Art?? she has opened atMoMA the exhibition Material Ecology, on the work of architect NeriOxman. She is currently working on several newsessions of her MoMA R&D Salons; and on the Instagram series @design.emergency??conceived with design criticAlice Rawsthorn??devoted to the role of design in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

DONG GONG
FOUNDER / DESIGN PRINCIPAL OF VECTOR ARCHITECTS

Dong Gong founded Vector Architects in 2008. He and Vector Architects have been invitedto various exhibitions including 2018 FREESPACE Venice Biennale, and won awardsinternationally including "100+ Best Architecture Firms" selected by Domus (2019); beingnominated by Swiss Architectural Award (2018); the Overall Winner of Italian ArchmarathonAwards (2016); "Design Vanguard" selected by Architectural Record (2014).

He has been invited as a guest speaker and critic by universities, academic and professionalinstitutions including Tsinghua University (China), University of Illinois (USA), Swiss FederalInstitute of Technology Zurich (Switzerland), Soci�t� Fran�aise des Architectes (France), etc.In 2019, the renowned architectural journal AV Monographs published a monograph ofVector Architects titled "Cosmopolitan Vernacular" (vol.220).

His representative works include Seashore Library, Seashore Chapel, Alila Hotel in Yangshuo, the Renovation of theCaptain?s House, Changjiang Art Museum, and Suzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum.

GREG LYNN
ARCHITECT AND CEO PIAGGIO FAST FORWARD

Greg Lynn is the founder and owner of Greg Lynn FORM and co-founder and CEOat the robotics company Piaggio Fast Forward. In addition to buildings he has designedhigh performance sailboats, high technology robots, as well as furniture and consumerproducts for Vitra, Alessi, Swarovski, and Nike. He has served on numerous corporateexecutive and advisory boards and is a member of the Board of Trustees of theCanadian Centre for Architecture.

He won the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale of Architecture and represented theUnited States in the American Pavilion at the Venice Biennale of Architecturetwice. He received the American Academy of Arts & Letters Architecture Award and was awarded a fellowship fromUnited States Artists. He is currently o. Univ. Prof. Arch. at the angewandte Wien and Studio Professor at UCLA. Hewas the Davenport Professor at Yale University, Professor of Spatial Conception at the ETHZ, adjunct faculty atColumbia University and visiting faculty at Harvard GSD. He is the author of nine books.

SIMON HUMPHRIES
HEAD OF TOYOTA & LEXUS GLOBAL DESIGN

Simon Humphries is Head of Toyota & Lexus Global Design. He was appointed to overseedesign for both brands in 2018. As Head of Lexus Global Design Humphries seeks to defineLexus' unique values in the form of a brand philosophy, incorporating a clear culturalreference to Lexus' Japanese heritage and building a design direction that is relevant to usersaround the world.

Humphries joined the company in 1994. His many roles in leadership and advanced designinclude defining the signature spindle grille that has become an icon for the Lexus brand. In2016 he became President of ED2 (Toyota Europe Design Development) where his teamspearheaded development of mobility concepts such as the Toyota e-Palette concept as partof the brand?s transition from an ?automotive company? to a ?mobility company.? Humphries beganhis career in design in 1988 when he was awarded the Royal Society of Arts Bursary Prize for Product Design in theU.K. The award gave him the opportunity to work for Sony, which jumpstarted his passion for living and working in Japan.In his spare time Humphries enjoys carpentry and is restoring a 100-year-old Japanese farmhouse.

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2021 PANEL OF MENTORS

JOE DOUCET
FOUNDER, JOE DOUCET X PARTNERS

A designer, entrepreneur, inventor and creative director, Joe Doucet is one of the most sought-after creative talents working in the United States today. His work deftly hybridizes function and visual appeal while conveying layers of meaning and message. Doucet believes that design and, more importantly, a designer?s thought process, can play a larger role in innovation and problem solving, as well as aesthetics. He currently holds numerous patents for his designs and inventions.

Doucet?s work has been exhibited globally and has received numerous international awards, including a WorldTechnology Award for Design Innovation and multiple Good Design Awards. Doucet was named the 2017 Winner of the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award as Product Designer?the highest honour in his field. He is also Designer of the Year 2019 finalist by Dezeen, and a recipient of Fast Company?s Most Important Design Companies of 2019.

MARIAM KAMARA
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, ATELIER MASOMI

Mariam Kamara, an architect from Niger, studied architecture at the University of Washington. In 2014, Kamara founded atelier mas?m?, an architecture and research practice tackling public, cultural, residential, commercial and urban design projects. Kamara believes that architects have an important role to play in creating spaces that elevate, dignify, and provide people with a better quality of life. Collaborative project, Hikma Religious and Secular Complex, won the 2017 Gold LafargeHolcim Award for Africa and Middle East, and 2018 Silver GlobalLafargeHolcim Award for Sustainable Architecture. An upcoming project, the Niamey Cultural Centre, is designed by Kamara under mentorship of Sir David Adjaye as part of the Rolex Mentor and Prot�g� programme. 2019 saw Kamara named as a Laureate of the Prince Claus Award and a 2019 Royal Academy of Arts Dorfman Awards finalist. 2020 saw The New York Times name her as one of 15 Creative Women of Our Time. atelier mas?m? made its debut on the 2021 AD100 list.

SABINE MARCELIS
DESIGNER / FOUNDER, STUDIO SABINE MARCELIS

Sabine Marcelis is a Dutch designer who runs her practice from the harbour of Rotterdam. After graduating from the Design Academy of Eindhoven in 2011, Marcelis began working as an independent designer within the fields of product, installation and spatial design with a strong focus on materiality. Her work is characterized by pure forms which highlight material properties. Marcelis applies a strong aesthetic point of view to her collaborations with industry specialists. This method of working allows her to intervene in the manufacturing process, using materialresearch and experimentation to achieve new and surprising visual effects for projects bothshowcased in musea and commissioned by commercial clients and fashion houses.

Sabine recently won the prestigious Wallpaper awards ?Designer of the year 2020?, The Elle Deco International Design award 2019 'Young designer of the year? and ?GQ Men of the year 2019? International Artist of the year.

SPUTNIKO!
ARTIST AND DESIGNER, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS DEPARTMENTOF DESIGN

Sputniko! is a British-Japanese artist and speculative designer based in Tokyo. She creates film and multimedia installation works which explore the social and ethical implications of emerging technologies, especially in the themes of gender and sexuality. She has presented her works in exhibitions such as the 2016 Setouchi Art Triennale, Milan International Design Triennale, Broken Nature (2019), Future and Arts at the Mori Art Museum (2019). From 2013 to 2017, Sputniko! Was an Assistant Professor at the MIT Media Lab, where she founded and directed the Design Fiction research group. She is currently an Associate Professor of Design at Tokyo University of the Arts. To date, she has had pieces included in the permanent collections of museums such as the

V&A and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.

Final Proposals Unveiled for Lexus Design Award 2021

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:00:00 GMT

TORONTO, Ontario ? Wednesday, April 14, 2021 ? Lexus today unveiled the refined proposals of the six finalists of the Lexus Design Award 2021, a global competition recognized for nurturing the next generation of creatives. The finalists were chosen from 2,079 submissions from 66 countries, using Lexus? three key design principles - Anticipate, Innovate and Captivate - as judging criteria. The finalists have been mentored by Joe Doucet, Sabine Marcelis, Mariam Kamara, and Sputniko!, who helped bring each proposal to fruition with the intent of leading to a Better Tomorrow.

Mentorship is a uniquely attractive core element of the Lexus Design Award. Six finalists are given the irreplaceable once in-a-lifetime experience of being mentored directly by world class creators. Mentors provide diverse perspectives and help finalists refine their ideas through continued discussion. Nurtured by the synergy of the finalists' insatiable curiosity and the mentors' passion, each idea has evolved into an even more innovative proposal within the short timeof about three months.

?I'm impressed by the amount of work the finalists have been able to do in such a short time.They have really taken the advice and feedback we have given them in astride, and showed a lot of passion anddedication in pushing their ideas to be all that they can be,? said Mariam Kamara, Mentor.?It is obvious they care about the effect and impact their work can have, and it definitely comes across. The deep level of compassion they all show is absolutely commendable. I'm really staggered by everything they've been able to achieve.?

The six finalists will present their final proposals to a jury of renowned design leaders: Paola Antonelli, Dong Gong, GregLynn and Simon Humphries. One Grand Prix winning design will be announced on April 27th, marking the climax of thisedition of the Lexus Design Award.

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2021 FINALISTS

CY-BO by Kenji Abe (Japan)

Sustainable, reusable packaging material that can be assembled like cells.

Heartfelt by Gayle Lee and Jessica Vea (New Zealand & Tonga, based in New Zealand)

A device that reimagines what being ?present? means in an isolated world.

InTempo by Alina Holovatiuk (Ukraine)

Phone cover and app that may help distract from stressful situations by novel usage of rhythm and music.

KnitX by IrmandyWicaksono (Indonesia, based in USA)

Digital 3-D knitting of electronic textiles for immersive multi-modal gestural, auditory and tactile material interaction.

Portable Solar Distiller by Henry Glogau (Dual New Zealand & Austria, based in Denmark)

A portable and low-tech Solar Distiller, which merges water production with community architecture.

Terracotta Valley Wind by Intsui Design (China, based in Japan)

A terracotta evaporative cooling system for subway stations utilizing train-induced wind to function.

For more information, please visit LexusDesignAward.com

Official Hashtag: #lexusdesignaward

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2021 FINALISTS (1/2)

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CY-BO

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Kenji Abe
Japan

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Gayle Lee and Jessica Vea
New Zealand

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InTempo

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Alina Holovatiuk
Ukraine

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KnitX

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Irmandy Wicaksono
Indonesia / Based in USA

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Portable Solar Distiller

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Henry Glogau
Dual New Zealand ? Austria / Based in Denmark

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Terracotta Valley Wind

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Intsui Design (China /Based in Japan)
YileiLyu, Chenkai Guo, Baohua Sheng, Yu Zhang

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2021 PANEL OF JUDGES

PAOLA ANTONELLI
SENIOR CURATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AT MoMA, NY

Paola Antonelli is Senior Curator of Architecture & Design at The Museum of

DONG GONG
FOUNDER / DESIGN PRINCIPAL OF VECTOR ARCHITECTS

GREG LYNN
ARCHITECT AND CEO PIAGGIO FAST FORWARD

SIMON HUMPHRIES
HEAD OF TOYOTA & LEXUS GLOBAL DESIGN

LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2021 PANEL OF MENTORS

JOE DOUCET
FOUNDER, JOE DOUCET X PARTNERS

MARIAM KAMARA
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, ATELIER MASOMI

SABINE MARCELIS
DESIGNER / FOUNDER, STUDIO SABINE MARCELIS

SPUTNIKO!
ARTIST AND DESIGNER, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS DEPARTMENTOF DESIGN

V&A and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.

EuropaCorp And Lexus Unveil 28th Century Spacecraft ?Skyjet? In Upcoming Sci-Fi Epic: Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT

See the ?SKYJET?, revealed in the official valerian teaser trailer today: HTTP://VALERIANMOVIE.COM

LOCATION, November 10, 2016 ? Today, Lexus announced the formation of a creative partnership with film studio EuropaCorp. One of the early highlights of this collaboration will be the highly anticipated 2017 science fiction film, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, starring Cara Delevingne and Dane DeHaan. Lexus collaborated with the Valerian creative team, as they imagined and brought to life the vision for the SKYJET, a single-seat pursuit craft featured in the film.

An epic teaser trailer unveiled online today (http://valerianmovie.com) gives fans a long-awaited first look at footage from the film. Viewers will also get a first glimpse of the SKYJET maneuvering through the intergalactic citadel of Alpha.

The Valerian team created the SKYJET with the ambition of featuring a vehicle grounded in reality but befitting of the Valerian world, set 700 years in the future. The creative team met with Lexus? Chief Engineer, Takeaki Kato and the Lexus design team, to discuss incorporating believable, imaginative technologies and contemporary design cues into the final iteration of the SKYJET.

The SKYJET design also incorporates an adapted interpretation of Lexus? signature ?spindle? grille, and a similar headlight design to that of the hotly anticipated 2018 Lexus LC coupe, defined by an athletic and aerodynamic shape.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets features an all-star cast including Clive Owen, Ethan Hawke, Rihanna, and Kris Wu. The project marks Luc Besson?s most ambitious film to date and the largest-budget European motion picture ever produced. The feature film is an adaptation of the French comic series ?Val�rian,? written by Pierre Christin and illustrated by Jean-Claude M�zi�res. The film is produced by Virginie Besson-Silla.

Commenting on the partnership, director Luc Besson said, ?For this partnership we were looking for a brand that?s pioneering in innovation and technology, who is focused on the future more than the past.?

The brand is set to provide unique fan experiences over the next nine months, designed to bring enthusiasts from around the world closer to the action leading up to the film?s release in July 2017.

Commenting on the development of the SKYJET, David Nordstrom, Global Branding Department General Manager at Lexus, added: ?As fans of films and Luc?s previous work, Lexus is privileged to help bring Luc?s dream to life. We enjoyed the challenge of bringing Lexus' design philosophy and technology innovations to this project. We look forward to developing our partnership with EuropaCorp as we strive to give audiences the most amazing experiences imaginable in the coming years.?

Learn more about VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS on:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerianMovie

Instagram: https://instagram.com/valerianmovie/

#Valerian

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ABOUT VALERIAN

Rooted in the classic graphic novel series, Valerian and Laureline - visionary writer/director Luc Besson advances this iconic source material into a contemporary, unique and epic science fiction saga.

Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. Alpha?s seventeen million inhabitants have converged over time- uniting their talents, technology and resources for the betterment of all. Unfortunately, not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; in fact, unseen forces are at work, placing our race in great danger.

ABOUT LEXUS
Since its U.S. market debut in 1989, Lexus has earned a worldwide reputation for high-quality products and exemplary customer service. Renowned for the superior reliability of its vehicles, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader, offering hybrids that combine innovative technology and premier luxury. To date, Lexus has grown into 90+ markets worldwide. The evolution of Lexus is not only reflected in the progressive designs of its latest vehicles, but also in the brand?s mission to captivate the next generation of luxury consumers with consciousness, products, and services that are visionary, original and exciting. http://www.lexus-int.com

ABOUT EUROPACORP

EuropaCorp is a global film and television?studio founded by visionary director, screenwriter and producer Luc Besson (The Big Blue, La Femme Nikita, L�on: The Professional, The Fifth Element, The Lady?and?Lucy). EuropaCorp has produced the phenomenally successful?Taken?and The Transporter franchises and the global blockbuster?Lucy, among other successful films worldwide. The studio?s upcoming film slate includes?Shut In, starring Naomi Watts; Miss Sloane, starring Jessica Chastain; the action-thriller?Renegades, starring Sullivan Stapleton and JK Simmons.

?Yet? is Creative Muse for Lexus Design Award 2017 ? Now Open for Entries

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 06:00:00 GMT

(TORONTO, ON. ? August 10, 2016) Lexus International today announced its call for entries for the Lexus Design Award 2017. First launched in 2013 to stimulate ideas for a better tomorrow, Lexus is celebrating the fifth year of its international design competition supporting up-and-coming designers and creators worldwide.

Last year, Canadian designer Angelene Laura Fenuta was selected as one of the top four finalists. Her design titled SHAPE SHIFTERS expressed the theme of ?Anticipation? by applying modular principles to textiles, allowing the creation of different outfits from a single garment. The making of SHAPE SHIFTERS can be found on YouTube.

The creative theme for the Lexus Design Award 2017 is ?Yet?

Applicants are invited to submit innovative designs and original interpretations that demonstrate insight into the essence of the ?Yet? theme.

?At Lexus, our Yet philosophy gives us the courage to combine elements that at first seem incompatible ? superior ride comfort YET exhilarating driving dynamics ? for example. With Yet, we don?t compromise; we harmonize to create synergy that reveals unexpected yet amazing new possibilities. Yet is the catalyst that triggers breakthroughs, the spark that ignites an explosion of creative potential. Yet drives Lexus to explore visionary frontiers of design and technology that will shape tomorrow?s mobility,? said Lexus International Executive Vice-President Yoshihiro Sawa.

Lexus Design Award 2017 will introduce 12 finalists and their works to the design community and beyond in a dedicated Lexus experiential space at Milan Design Week 2017*. Four of these 12 finalists will create prototypes of their designs under the mentorship of globally recognized designers. Each prototype will also be provided a production budget of up to three million JPY (approx. 38,500 CAD). The prototypes of the four finalists will be assessed by a panel of judges for the selection of the Grand Prix winner who may receive an opportunity to develop the prototype into a production model.

Lexus Design Award winners receive the benefit of global exposure and the potential for collaboration projects with the public and private sectors. Lexus is honoured to encourage and highlight emerging creative talent through the international opportunities generated by this competition.

Winners from previous Lexus Design Award competitions have been displaying their talent on the world stage. The 2015 Grand Prix Winner, Emanuela Corti and Ivan Parati?s SENSE WEAR, gained further exposure to design events in Tokyo, Japan and Moscow, Russia. The Grand Prix winner for 2016, design team AMAM?s AGAR PLASTICITY has attracted wide interest and invitations to participate in other international exhibits.

Entries to the Lexus Design Award 2017 competition will be accepted from August 10 through October 16. The 12 finalists will be announced in early 2017.

* The world?s largest design exhibition, also known as Salone Del Mobile, presents events and exhibits by brands and designers in many categories including furniture, fashion and textiles.

Call for Entries to the Lexus Design Award 2017 Competition

Title	Lexus Design Award 2017
Application period	August 10 - October 16, 2016
Theme	?Yet?
Judging criteria	True to the essence of ?YET? with uniqueness in its interpretation Consistent with the ideas of Lexus ?DESIGN?
Judges	Paola Antonelli Aric Chen Toyo Ito Birgit Lohmann Alice Rawsthorn Yoshihiro Sawa (Lexus International)
Mentors	Neri & Hu Max Lamb Elena Manferdini Snarkitecture
Award categories	Lexus Design Award 2017 ? 12 finalists One Grand Prix winner (selected from the four prototype winners) Four prototype winners (selected from the 12 finalists) Eight panel finalists
Prizes/benefits	12 finalists will be invited to Milan Design Week 2017* Four winners chosen from the 12 finalists will receive up to three million yen each to cover prototype production costs. The four winners will create prototypes between January and March 2017, through sessions with their assigned mentors. The four prototypes and eight panels will be exhibited at a Lexus exhibition space during Milan Design Week 2017 Each of the finalists will be asked to give a presentation at Milan Design Week 2017, after which a single Grand Prix winner will be named from among the four prototypes through final review by the judges. *Note: Only one person per entry will be invited, regardless of whether the winning works are submitted by an individual or a group
Organizer	Lexus International
In cooperation with	designboom
Application Process	For more information, visit LexusDesignAward.com

Judge and Mentor Profiles

Judges:

Paola Antonelli / Curator Antonelli joined The Museum of Modern Art in 1994 and is a Senior Curator in the Department of Architecture and Design, as well as MoMA?s Director of Research and Development. She has lectured at TED, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and several other international conferences. Her goal is to insistently promote understanding of design until its positive influence on the world is fully acknowledged and exploited. She is currently working on several shows on contemporary design, and on States of Design, a book about the diversity and variety of design fields that exist today.

Aric Chen / Curator Aric Chen is Lead Curator for Design and Architecture at M+, the new museum for visual culture currently under construction in Hong Kong?s West Kowloon Cultural District. He previously served as Creative Director of Beijing Design Week, leading the successful relaunch of that event in 2011 and 2012. He has curated and organized numerous exhibitions and projects at museums, biennials and other events internationally, and has been a frequent contributor to publications including The New York Times, Monocle, Architectural Record and PIN-UP.

Toyo Ito / Architect Ito graduated from the University of Tokyo, Department of Architecture in 1965. His main works include: Sendai Mediatheque, Tama Art University Library (Hachioji), Taiwan University, College of Social Sciences (Taiwan R.O.C), ?Minna no Mori? Gifu Media Cosmos, etc. Projects Under development include: National Taichung Theater (Taiwan R.O.C), New Athletic Field and Sports Park in Aomori (tentative title) and several others. Among his many honors are the Architectural Institute of Japan Prize, Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, Royal Gold Medal from The Royal Institute of British Architects and the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

Birgit Lohmann / Chief Editor of designboom Born in Hamburg, Lohmann studied industrial design in Florence before moving to Milan, where she has lived and worked since 1987. She worked as a designer and product development manager for a number of Italian architects and master designers. She has also worked as a design historian for justice departments and international auction houses. As a researcher and lecturer, she has conducted seminars on industrial design at a number of prestigious international universities. In 1999, she co-founded designboom, where she is currently the Chief Editor, Head of Educational Programming and Curator for International Exhibitions.

Alice Rawsthorn / Design Commentator Alice Rawsthorn writes about design in the International New York Times and frieze. Her latest book Hello World: Where Design Meets Life explores design?s impact on our lives: past, present and future. She speaks on design at global events including TED and the World Economic Forum?s annual meetings at Davos, Switzerland. Based in London, she is chair of trustees of the Chisenhale Gallery and the contemporary dance group Michael Clark Company, and a trustee of the Whitechapel Gallery. She was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to design and the arts.

Yoshihiro Sawa / Executive Vice President of Lexus International, Yoshihiro Sawa graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Design from Kyoto Institute of Technology. He has held a number of design-related positions since joining Toyota Motor Corporation in 1980, including Chief Officer of Global Design, Planning Division. He became Executive Vice President of Lexus International in April 2016.

Mentors:

Neri & Hu / Architects and Interdisciplinary Designers Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu, cofounders of Neri & Hu Design and Research based in Shanghai, have been working on projects around the world which incorporate overlapping design disciplines to create a new paradigm in architecture. In 2014, Wallpaper* announced Neri & Hu as 2014 Designer of The Year. In 2013, they were inducted into the U.S. Interior Design Hall of Fame. Neri & Hu believes strongly that research is a key design tool as each project brings its own unique set of contextual issues. Providing architecture, interior, master planning, graphic and product design services, Neri & Hu recognizes that contemporary problems relating to buildings extend beyond the boundaries of traditional architecture. Rather than starting from a formulaic design, Neri & Hu?s work is anchored in the dynamic interaction of experience, detail, material, form and light.

Max Lamb / Designer Max Lamb?s work plays with the tradition of the working rural landscape ? the beach as foundry, the quarry as workshop, felled yew trees of the Chatsworth estate as subject and source material. He is equally fascinated by the city, and his ability to adapt and respond to different environments produces designs that are uniquely of their time and place. Max is not committed to a single material or process, nor is he attracted to design as a means to solve problems. Rather he exploits the qualities inherent in a material to draw out its natural tendencies and beauty. His methods are high- and low-tech, and he is both designer and manufacturer, collaborating with foundries and factories as the scale or complexity of the project necessitates. However, there is continuity in the principles that he applies ? honesty to material, a celebration of the process and of human capability, and its limitations.

Elena Manferdini / Designer and Architect Elena Manferdini, founder and owner of Atelier Manferdini, with offices in Venice, California, has completed design, art and architectural projects in the United States, Europe and Asia including the Pavilion of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Her firm has collaborated with internationally renowned companies such as Swarovski, and Sephora and her work has been featured in journals and publications including Elle, Vogue and the New York Times. Currently Graduate Chair at the Southern California Institute of Architecture she exhibits internationally and lectures widely having spoken at MIT, Princeton, Tsinghua University and Bauhaus. She was recently awarded the 2013 COLA Fellowship to support the production of original artwork. In 2011 she received a prestigious annual grant from United States Artists (USA) and her Blossom design for Alessi received the Good Design Award.

Snarkitecture / Artists and Architects

In 2008 Daniel Arsham and Alex Mustonen founded Snarkitecture, a collaborative and experimental practice operating in territories between art and architecture. Sharing a mutual interest in the intersection of art and architecture since their student days together at Cooper Union in New York, their first commission was for Dior Homme. Deriving its name from Lewis Carroll?s fanciful poem ?The Hunting of the Snark?, Snarkitecture designs permanent, architectural scale projects and functional objects with new and imaginative purposes, creating moments of wonder and interaction that allow people to engage directly with the surrounding environment. Transforming the familiar into the extraordinary, Snarkitecture makes architecture perform the unexpected.

About Lexus Design Award

First launched in 2013, the Lexus Design Award is an international design competition that targets up-and-coming creators from around the world. The award seeks to foster the growth of ideas that contribute to society by supporting designers and creators whose works can help to shape a better future. It provides a unique opportunity for four finalists to work with globally recognized designer as a mentor to create prototypes of their designs, and then exhibit them at one of the design calendar's most important events.

About Lexus Canada

Lexus Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 38 dealers across Canada. Guests have access to a wide range of luxury and performance vehicles with a total of 12 Lexus nameplates available in Canada, including the largest luxury hybrid lineup of six hybrid models. Inspired by great design and passion for innovation, Lexus is committed to delivering the highest quality products, services and experiences to meet the needs of luxury guests. The Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada?s (TMMC) award-winning Cambridge South plant. For more information about Lexus and Lexus products, please visit: www.lexus.ca.

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Spinelli Lexus Lachine Officially Opens $10 Million State-of-the-art Dealership

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMT

MONTREAL, QC., June 22, 2016 ? Spinelli Lexus Lachine is now open for business in its new home ? an ultra-modern dealership at 210 Boulevard Montr�al-Toronto.

To celebrate this exciting milestone, a special grand opening ceremony is taking place.

?We are thrilled that our customers can now enjoy this outstanding new facility,? said Pierre Spinelli, Dealer Principal. ?From the barista service and an aquarium in our lounge to our new express lube and tire service, everything about this dealership was created for the sole purpose of giving our customers the best possible experience whenever they come here.?

Jennifer Barron, Director of Lexus in Canada, added: ?This dealership is a perfect fit with everything Lexus represents ? passionate styling, inspiring innovation, the highest quality and delivering an exceptional experience. Congratulations to Pierre and his whole team for building this amazing facility.?

With an investment of $10 million, the new dealership in suburban Montreal is dramatically larger than the old one. The previous site covered 11,000 square feet. The new location spans 30,000 square feet, with another 135,000 surrounding it. It also has more staff available to serve customers, as the dealership has grown from 30 to 40 employees.

The service shop houses 13 bays, including two for express lube and tire work. Among new technologies in the shop to make service more efficient are shock-wave service lifts and the latest alignment and balancing machines.

The Lexus Lounge is a particular highlight of the building, which reflects the Japanese design concept of ?takumi? (master craftsmen). In addition to the aquarium and barista service, guests can enjoy two television screens and the use of iPads. There is also an outside terrace linked to the lounge, with comfortable chairs and quiet areas, as well as a lifestyle boutique and a dazzling new F Sport showroom.

Environmental sustainability is another key element of the facility. For example, there is a special heat recuperation system and all the lighting is compliant with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.

The dealership is in a very convenient location, passed by approximately 150,000 cars per day. It?s just 15 minutes from downtown Montreal, and 11 minutes from Montr�al Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau International Airport. As a unique offering tied to that proximity, all Lexus guests can enjoy free valet service to and from the airport. Their vehicles are washed and safely stored while they are away.

Spinelli Lexus Lachine has long been a leader in the community and that continues in its new home. Over the last 25 years, the dealership has provided more than $1.5 million in contributions to organizations such as the Lachine Hospital, Lakeshore Hospital, Centraide, West Island Community Shares, Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal (OSM), Concerts Lachine, Le Garde-Manger and local colleges.

About Lexus Canada

Lexus Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 38 dealers across Canada. Guests have access to a wide range of luxury and performance vehicles with a total of 12 Lexus nameplates available in Canada, including the largest luxury hybrid lineup of 6 hybrid models. Inspired by great design and passion for innovation, Lexus is committed to delivering the highest quality products, services and experiences to meet the needs of luxury guests. The Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada?s (TMMC) award-winning Cambridge South plant. For more information about Lexus and Lexus products, please visit: www.lexus.ca.

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On The Road To Excellence: Lexus Canada And Cycling Canada Partner With Shared Dedication To High Performance

Mon, 30 May 2016 06:00:00 GMT

(Milton, ON ? May 30, 2016) With the commitment to high performance in mind, Cycling Canada announced today at the Mattamy National Cycling Center in Milton, Ontario, that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Lexus Canada. Lexus will be the official automotive partner of Cycling Canada, the National Cycling Team, as well as a number of key cycling events across the country.

Lexus Canada?s support will include vehicles for use by the National Team and Cycling Canada staff at major events, training camps and competitions. The Team will enjoy the comfort and style of Lexus luxury vehicles based at key high performance centres in Victoria (Bear Mountain Resort) and Milton (Mattamy National Cycling Centre), as well as the Cycling Canada national office in Ottawa. A Lexus vehicle will also be Canada?s official team car for National Team road competitions throughout the season.

The multilateral partnership will also present Lexus Canada as the official automotive partner for a number of Canada?s biggest cycling events, including the Canadian Cycling Championships (road and track disciplines) and major Gran Fondo events in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia. Lexus vehicles will serve as official pace cars and support vehicles at the following events:

GranFondo Garneau-Quebecor presented by Cascades (August 14th)
RBC GranFondo Banff (August 20th)
RBC GranFondo Whistler (September 10th)

The partnership will present Lexus with unique and exclusive customer engagement opportunities at each of these major events.

?Lexus understands that high performance requires dedication and commitment by those who are passionate about excellence,? said Jennifer Barron, Director of Lexus Canada. ?It?s why Lexus Canada is excited to be supporting Canada?s National Cycling team and its programs designed for the development of exceptional young athletes.?

?We are thrilled to welcome Lexus to our family of partners,? said Jacques Landry, High Performance Director and Head Coach for Cycling Canada. ?With their relentless pursuit of perfection and passion for innovation, design and performance, the alignment with our approach to high performance sport and our pursuit of the Olympic podium could not be stronger.?

ABOUT CYCLING CANADA

Cycling Canada is the governing body for competitive cycling in Canada. Founded in 1882, Cycling Canada aims to create and sustain an effective system that develops talented Canadian cyclists to achieve Olympic, Paralympic, and World Championship medal performances. With the vision of being a leading competitive cycling nation by 2020 celebrating enhanced international success, increased national participation and world class event hosting, Cycling Canada manages the High-Performance team, hosts national and international events and administers community programs to promote Cycling in Canada. For more information, please visit: www.cyclingcanada.ca.

ABOUT LEXUS CANADA

Lexus Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 38 dealers across Canada. Guests have access to a wide range of luxury and performance vehicles with a total of 12 Lexus nameplates available in Canada, including the largest luxury hybrid lineup of 6 hybrid models. Inspired by great design and passion for innovation, Lexus is committed to delivering the highest quality products, services and experiences to meet the needs of luxury guests. The Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h are built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada?s (TMMC) award-winning Cambridge South plant. For more information about Lexus and Lexus products, please visit: www.lexus.ca.

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