kengo kuma conceives ONE@tokyo hotel as an immersive 'art exhibit'

japanese architect kengo kuma has completed the façade and interior design of a 10-storey hotel near tokyo’s skytree observation tower. conceived as an ‘art exhibit’, ONE@tokyo is located in oshiage — an area which combines the historic feeling of the country’s edo era with a lively sense of tokyo’s modern metropolis. at ground level, kuma and his team have installed a dynamic lattice of timber planks that refers to the factories found in the region’s downtown district.

all images © keishin horikoshi/SS tokyo

ONE@tokyo’s main lounge is found behind this façade, where a versatile 15-meter-long counter links the reception area to the restaurant and bar. designed as a ‘forest in the sky’, the hotel’s rooftop includes an outdoor lounge where guests can take in views of the adjacent skytree, surrounded by plants and other vegetation. here, kengo kuma has again referenced the area’s industrial past with another series of timber boards that serve as both a screen and a textural backdrop.

the 10-storey hotel is located near tokyo’s skytree observation tower

the hotel’s 142 guest rooms continue this industrial theme with suites and lofts designed to establish a contemporary ‘downtown atmosphere’. located on the uppermost storey, the ‘atelier’ suite resembles an artist’s workshop, while the ‘library’ suite has been created as a private space for book lovers. ‘loft’ rooms on the building’s upper levels feature large windows with sweeping views, while ‘studios’ throughout the complex offer a minimal aesthetic with exposed ceilings and structural plywood.

a versatile 15-meter-long counter links the reception area to the restaurant and bar

outdoor seating is also included as part of the restaurant

draped from the ceiling, white fabric helps delineate the space

studios within the complex offer a minimal aesthetic

exposed ceilings and structural plywood have been used throughout

the ‘library’ suite has been created as a private space for book lovers

a series of timber boards serves as both a screen and a textural backdrop

the outdoor lounge allows guests to take in views of the adjacent skytree

project info:

location: sumida, tokyo
use: hotel and restaurant
area: 3,740 sqm / 40,257 sqf
completed: january, 2017
photography: keishin horikoshi/SS tokyo

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