Danish design studio Space Copenhagen has completed the interiors for Hotel Toranomon Hills in Tokyo. The hotel is the first Tokyo outpost of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, which is a curated compilation of one-of-a-kind hotels offering premium facilities and experiential surroundings.

Hotel Toranomon Hills occupies the ground and 11th -14th floors of the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, part of a major new redevelopment of the area.   The Toranomon Hills area in Tokyo encapsulates the notion of transformation, as what was primarily known as a business district is now evolving into a multifaceted place that merges work/life with cultural discovery and hospitality.

The heartbeat of the hotel is its lobby which takes the role of a‘multipurpose living room’ which includes the reception and concierge, plus a lively open-plan café, bar and deli. The café design is an informal relaxed space with rounded counter edges, warm leather banquettes and playful lighting in the form of Rotganzen’s melted disco ball artwork, which is positioned on the wall near the bar, scattering light reflections around the space throughout the day.

The primary approach to the hotel design language follows Space Copenhagen’s idea of ‘slow aesthetics’, which employs natural materials and craft with quality, longevity, and a certain slowness inherent to their practice.   The material selection prioritises wood, natural stone, tiles and a subdued colour palette with subtle textures.