Andaz Tokyo's interior design is a collaboration between Jiyudo and Japanese design master Shinichiro Ogata, with the lobby, lounge space, guest rooms, and restaurant all designed by Jiyudo. Tokyo's history, culture and architecture are brought to life with a contemporary Japanese chic style.
Inspired by the essence of Japan, the forming of memories that connect the past, present and future, Andaz Tokyo redefines the hotel experience as a center for a neighborhood in a transitional area of Tokyo by exploring the interaction of art, architecture, space planning. Reflecting and expands the Andaz brand definition as a hotel expressing its unique character and expression in culture and location.
Located in the heart of Tokyo in the area of Toranomon Hills, an area experiencing a transformation from a former predominant business community into a diverse one composed of residents , workers and travelers, the property explores how a hotel property can evolve from its typical hotel definition into an experience of the new and familiar where workers, residents and travelers all gather, a place where memories are made forever imprinted on each us coming from ordinary moments of a meeting of new friends or from the extraordinary moments such as one’s first impression of Tokyo and Japan.
The design vision was to create an intimate experience of Japan throughout the entire property, an experience formed by Japan’s relationship with nature, a harmony found in the purest form of its native materials. The experience of Japan immediately greets visitors upon their arrival at the porte-cochere The predominance of washi paper throughout the hotel reflects the design inspiration of a place where memories are forever made.
In a land renowned for its fine quality of paper and the Japanese origami paper art form, an art form composed by making intricate folds of paper, these elements are predominant throughout the property. Just as each fold represents a making of a new form of expression, washi guides you throughout your first arrival at the porte cochere throughout the art gallery corridor into the passenger lift, throughout each of the space. A common palette composed of walnut, basalt stone and bronze including washi are all subtle in their simplicity, giving comfort in their harmony, yet marvel in their contrasting tones.
Andaz Tokyo reflects the past, captivates the present and beholds a future journey timelessly evolving with the community of Toranomon Hills. It is the unique experience of Japan and the common familiarity to gather together with friends and guests. When one experiences Andaz Tokyo, one is the connected through a journey of the senses with the story of Tokyo and Japan and its journey of today and tomorrow.
- Interiors: Tony Chi
- Photos: Andaz Tokyo
- Words: Qianqian