Shigeru Uchida (1943–2016) was an interior designer who designed not only the physical atmosphere of a space but also the very flow of time within it. A world-renowned designer representing Japan, he was a leading figure in the Japanese modern design scene from the latter half of the 20th century through the 2000s. Uchida’s design philosophy—garnering high acclaim both in Japan and abroad for his diverse work spanning commercial spaces, architecture, furniture, and lighting—c