Creative studio Gry Space works together with M Royce Architecture to create the kodō hotel. The wellness space harnesses the power of wabi-sabi, which is the Japanese art concept of impermanence. The kodō hotel is located in Los Angeles' Art District and the building was once a fire station back in the 1920s.
To decorate the interior space, interior designers Emi Kitawaki and Jen Whitaker from Gry Space worked on the visuals. Additionally, architect Matt Royce leverages the power of omentanashi, which restructures the idea of hospitality to highlight care beyond expectation. The building is clearly an example of intentional design which can be seen with indirect lighting, object placement, and intricately formed negative space.
Image Credit: Gry Space, M Royce Architecture
What's Driving This Trend
- Wabi Sabi-inspired Wellness Spaces
- Opportunity to create tranquil environments embracing imperfection and impermanence for well-being.
- Integration of Art Concepts in Design
- Explore using cultural artistic philosophies to influence architectural and interior projects.
- Transformation of Historical Buildings
- Potential for repurposing old structures into modern, aesthetically pleasing spaces with deep meaning.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- Innovative hotels and wellness resorts can adopt wabi-sabi elements for unique guest experiences.
- Architecture & Interior Design
- Exciting possibilities to infuse cultural art movements into architectural and interior design projects.
- Real Estate Development
- Reimagine the value of historical buildings through thoughtful renovations aligned with meaningful concepts.
