Most of the business hotels in Japan have turned into simply a place only to sleep. Our mission for this plan was to re-define what is needed for a contemporary business hotel. The key concepts was simply to create a place for good sleep and a relaxing quality time for people living in this ever changing society. To achieve this mission, we aimed first to create a calm atmosphere where the visitors can reset their minds, by designing a place not by adding elements, but by subtracting and organizing the elements that are essential. For example, after entering the large entrance gate, stands a simple and minimal lobby hall.

This thought was kept through all of our design. Second, we have increased the common space. 2nd floor which has a long counter for the reception and cafe function was formerly a floor for guest rooms. So the ceiling is low but we replaced the facade side wall with a large window to increase incoming sunlight. Third, we create a warm atmospher to use the moss green key color. It can show different expressions depending on its lighting conditions and our guests can feel various scenes from time to time. Additionally the function of each guest room is kept to its minimum, but equipped with a high quality mattress. Lastly, this hotel complex has a French restaurant which serves extra-ordinary cuisines, and a contemporary art gallery. We have defined a “business hotel” as a place to provide good sleep and an environment to spend a rich time culture wise.