This issue of Shoten Kenchiku centers on hotel design, featuring curated boutique hotels and small-scale accommodations with distinctive spatial narratives. Through rich imagery, floor plans, and conceptual commentary, it examines how brand identity and local culture converge within hospitality spaces. Highlights include new projects like “Deu Aone” in Tokyo’s Jiyugaoka and “JINS Aeon Mall Toyokawa,” providing fresh inspiration for architects and designers engaged in commercial and hospitality design.
