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Walnut flooring, gray marble, translucent shoji-inspired screens, and floor-to-ceiling glazing create a layered composition balancing privacy and openness.
The all-day dining venue 'Oh.lala' reimagines a French brasserie through playful proportions, layered textures, and theatrical lighting tailored to the W brand.
Designed as a modern, urban interpretation of a traditional Japanese sento (bathhouse), the Oasis Courtyard's open-air atrium features lush, live green plants trailing down the towering walls.
Luminous detailing create a resort-like environment within the fourth-floor wellness level.
Color-blocked furnishings arranged in gradients from violet to green abstract Osaka's neon streetscape while creating flexible social zones throughout the lobby area.
A chic, modern lounge featuring a backlit display grid of colorful, custom-designed kokeshi dolls features as a welcome space for the all-day dining venue, 'Oh.lala'.
Overscaled lantern-inspired fixtures fabricated from translucent acrylic hover above the bar, casting a warm, welcome glow across the ground floor hospitality space.
Freestanding metallic reception counters sit beneath a canopy of suspended mirrored pendants, transforming the check-in sequence into an immersive installation inspired by Osaka's vibrant nightlife.
Developed around the theme of extravagant simplicity are 337 guest rooms spread across approximately 398,000 square feet of floor area.
Designed by Concrete Architectural Associates, the 27-story hotel located on Osaka's prestigious Midōsuji Boulevard reinterprets Osaka's neon culture, seasonal landscapes, and traditional Japanese motifs.
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