# Museum-Nestled Tokyo Offices I IN Updates the Reception Lounge in Museum Tower Kyobashi By Amy Duong | Published 2025-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-tower-kyobashi References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/01/21/i-in-office-lounge-museum-tower-kyobashi/) & [i-in.jp](https://i-in.jp/)  Local design firm [I IN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-3) has updated the design of a reception lounge for a Tokyo office nestled inside of the [Museum Tower Kyobashi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-foyer). It adds a verdant plant as the main design focus along with a captivating sculptural installation made from [ceramic materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiandre). The team wanted the space to celebrate the function of the building itself and leaned on the notion of 'Work with Art' for the redesign project. I IN spoke about the design to Dezeen, noting "At this five-year milestone, the interior was remodelled with the aim of merging art with sensibility and work with reason, creating a chemical reaction between the two. We designed the lobby to serve as a grey area between 'on' and 'off', functioning as neither an office nor a home. Of course, there are workplaces in the building, along with a place to eat and a garden on the roof. However, there was no living space. Therefore, we decided to design the lobby as a 'living lounge'." Image Credit: Tomooki Kengaku ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 34% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Art-infused Workspaces:** Integrating art into office environments reflects a growing trend of creating inspiring and aesthetically pleasing workspaces that enhance creativity and productivity. - **Biophilic Design Elements:** Incorporating natural elements like plants into interior designs appeals to the biophilic design trend, aiming to improve wellbeing and reduce stress in corporate settings. - **Hybrid Living-working Spaces:** The rise of spaces that blend home-like comfort with workplace functionality represents a shift towards hybrid environments that accommodate a range of activities in office buildings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Innovative interior design approaches that merge art, nature, and functionality present opportunities for firms to craft unique and engaging workspace solutions. - **Corporate Real Estate:** The concept of incorporating culturally enriching and flexible spaces in corporate real estate is reshaping how office buildings are constructed and utilized. - **Workplace Wellness:** The emphasis on creating comfortable, art-inspired environments is influencing the workplace wellness industry to incorporate elements that promote mental and emotional health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ginza Glossy Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vip-lounge-in-ginza.md) - [Japanese Garden-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsui-co.md) - [Interaction-Based Japanese Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-3.md) - [Valley-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office.md) - [Playful Contemporary Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-contemporary-office.md) - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md) - [Light-Filled Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-toilet-interior.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Metal Awning Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchida-shoten.md)