Hayato Noge
Peace and harmony
Feeling at ease in an airport lounge, hotel or cinema is hugely dependent on your surroundings. These examples from around the world illustrate how intuitive interiors are a crucial part of the hospitality experience.
The new brigade
Across a broad spectrum of industries we bring you an insight into the gamechangers that we expect to see pushing the envelope over the coming months and years.
Food
A fishmonger keeping New York cuisine afloat, Copenhagen’s top table and how to create the perfect Tuscan pasta sauce: we serve up the flavours of the month from the world of food.
In the hot seat
Takara Belmont has been making barber and dentist chairs for nearly a century. It is clear from the meticulous attention to detail given to each product why the company is Japan’s dominant salon-equipment supplier.
Fresh pages
Japanese paper company Takeo is pushing the envelope for innovation with the help of Kenya Hara, one of the nation’s top designers. The result is the Takeo Paper Show.
Fabulous spread
Chicken nuggets and burgers are on the menu, but this is no junk food. We visit a homespun Tokyo restaurant and sample new gin, wine and chocolate from around the world. Tuck in.
Beyond the lobby group
With understated design, baroque excess or tranquil calm, new spots and shops around the world are extending the concept of hospitality for guests, whether for a long stay or a few hours.
Design/ Architecture
A new home for a Tokyo favourite plus the London-based furniture maestro out to make a difference.
