Around the World in Seven Beds: Minimalism to the Max at the Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park
Don’t call it Japandi. This Tokyo hotel blends Japanese and Scandinavian design with a virtuosity that’s all its own.
Balconies at Tokyo’s Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park peer into the treetops across the street, bringing its namesake vivid, lush greenery into the otherwise minimalist 25 guest rooms. The park was on the mind of the Norm Architects team as it imagined the hotel’s interior spaces. "We had been looking at everything from the colors of the park to the surrounding buildings, the vibe of the coffee shop across the street to traditional Japanese and European craftsman traditions," explains Frederik Werner, a partner at Norm. Keiji Ashizawa Design gave the building itself a textured concrete facade, and inside, Norm used a similar interplay of texture and materials to link Japanese design techniques and Scandinavian furniture shapes, like the low, deep armchairs with braided detailing inspired by the weaving of tatami mats.
Norm Architects imagined the interior spaces for Tokyo’s Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park. The minimalist rooms blend traditional Japanese design techniques with Scandinavian furniture shapes and use an interplay of textures and materials, taking cues from the facade by Keiji Ashizawa Design.
Photos: Courtesy Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park; twomeows/Getty Images (Stones); Tomooki Kengaku, courtesy Keiji Ashizawa Design (Ashizawa); Courtesy Norm Architects (Werner); Courtesy respective companies (products)
Bring the Look Home
Eave Modular Sofa by Norm Architects for Audo
Inspired by architecture Eave Modular Sofa takes its name from eaves”, the lower edges of the roof that overhang a wall. The sofa’s distinctive detail is its internal eaves”, curved upholstered armrests that lend the sofa its expressive character. A perfect blend of style and comfort, Eave is a generous sofa that will encourage owners to relax. The seating angle is also ideal for offices or public spaces, enabling the user to sit actively engaging with work. Figure out your own configuration to suit your space.
ShopA–DT01 Table from Karimoku Case
Inspired by the crude beauty and roughness of the demolished Kinuta apartment interiors, prior to their restoration, the geometrical design of the apartments is reflected in the structure of the table. The design unleashes the beauty of the material through its succinct structure, shown through the transparent glass top, while providing a warm and relaxing atmosphere when accompanied by chairs in a space.
ShopN-PL01 Pendant Lamp from Karimoku Case
The shape of the N-PL01 | Pendant Lamp mimics the high and triangular shaped roof construction of the Archipelago House on the Swedish coast. The bottom of the lamp has been covered with a single piece of Washi paper, which is cleverly held in place by a few magnets, making it easy to disassemble, should you need to change the bulb. The bottom furthermore acts as a screen, hiding the light source and creating a warm and indirect light that is diffused not only down but also to the sides.
ShopAram 2 by Kvadrat
Aram 2, a re-edition of the flatweave rug Aram, explores the dynamic between volume, structure, and color. It is handwoven from pure New Zealand wool and brings a fresh perspective to the artisanal Sumak weaving technique.
ShopTearoom Club Chair by Nick Ross for Audo
The Tearoom Lounge Chair and Tearoom Sofa join the Tearoom Club Chair to complete the leisure experience in a multitude of settings, from exclusive hotels, clubs and lounges to private homes. Pairing the luxurious feel of full upholstery with a clean silhouette rooted in geometric forms, the Tearoom Series is as appealing to the touch as it is easy on the eyes. While creating the clean silhouette, Ross took exceptional care to imbue every inch with mood-lifting comfort.
ShopFinnley Extended Headboard Bed by Arhaus
Finnley pieces with a Honey finish are constructed from white oak wood with oak veneers. Craftsman-built pieces feature reinforced mortise-and-tenon joinery for added strength and stability and are complemented by white marble or bluestone tops. Wood surfaces are hand-stained with a striking finish and protective lacquer for subtle sheen. Drawer hardware is crafted from zinc-alloy in a brass finish. Low-profile frame is designed for use without a box spring or platform.
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Top image courtesy Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park
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