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Opened in March 2021 and marking the official debut of Marriott International's luxury lifestyle brand in Japan, W Osaka combines minimalist contemporary architecture with expressive hospitality interiors.

Natural light washes across exposed brickwork and oak detailing, reinforcing TAKA's philosophy of allowing construction techniques and material craftsmanship to define the character of the interior.

Organized around a shared rear garden, the home's restrained brick exterior establish the quiet architectural language before unfolding into brighter internal living spaces.

House 1 by lTAKA Architects reinterprets the traditional Dublin mews house through layered exposed brickwork, robust materiality, and gallery-like interiors, creating a contemporary home within a compact urban setting.

Toronto based Yabu Pushelberg has left its mark on interiors around the world, from hotel suites to private residences.

Rounded forms, muted earth tones, and carefully selected natural materials establish a calm visual rhythm that reflects the Japanese concept of ikigai, or living with purpose.

Continuing the home's Japandi philosophy, the bedroom pairs a timber-framed headboard with nature-inspired wallpaper to create a quiet retreat defined by warmth, simplicity, and balance.

Defined by a double-height timber ceiling and expansive glazing, the living room balances generous volume with a restrained palette of natural materials and understated contemporary furnishings.

Positioned beneath the timber-lined ceiling, the dining space is illuminated by circular pendants, reinforcing the apartment's recurring language of soft, organic geometry and understated elegance.

Completed in 2023 by Slovenian interior design and architecture studio Prostornina, Ikigai is a Japandi apartment in Ljubljana inspired by the Japanese philosophy of living with purpose.