Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills on Thursday marked its first anniversary. “A year ago, it was all about delivering to our guests the philosophy behind Andaz,” said General Manager Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry. “Today, it is our guests who are defining the brand - each experience is driven by their personal style and preferences, creating a strong emotional connection with the brand, team and location.”
For Andaz Tokyo, a collaboration of two designers - renowned designer Toni Chi from New York and Tokyo-based Shinichiro Ogata - has been critical to the hotel's approach of merging local culture with design. The pair completed the hotel’s interior design by harmonizing unique and detailed perspectives of Japanese style. Reflecting Japan’s cultural emphasis on beauty and purity of form, both designers used natural materials such as washi paper, walnut wood and granite throughout the spaces. Traditional fittings, such as shoji paper screens, have been transformed into modern partitions that create harmonious spatial sequences without physical barriers.
“By creating a community within a Japanese-style environment and enabling guests to constantly interact, touch, and enjoy the beautiful, locally-inspired designs, we provide a space where our guests have an emotional connection with the brand,” de Saint-Exupéry said.
To be indigenous, moreover, means being rooted in the local environment and culture. Last spring, Andaz celebrated the hanami (flower viewing) season - a popular tradition in Japan - by unveiling a pop-up sakura (cherry blossom) on its garden rooftop terrace, which features stunning views of Tokyo.
To complement the anniversary celebrations in June, the main dining venue, Andaz Tavern, will offer an anniversary menu composed of dishes selected from its inaugural year and its signature canapés. AO Spa & Club at Andaz Tokyo will also offer four special treatments inspired by jazz, classical music, Latin music, and DJ musical styles to complement the live performances at the Andaz Summer Festival.
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