Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo opened in 1971 as Japan’s first skyscraper hotel. The legendary designer Isamu Kenmochi, who laid the foundation for “Japanese Modern” design, was the general interior design producer for the entire hotel. One of his greatest achievements was the design of the Imperial Suite Room on the 41st floor of the Main Tower, which remains intact to this day.
The suite features textures reminiscent of traditional Japanese “Sukiya” architecture, a number of Japanese-style furnishings, and a modern color scheme. The suite also features a luxurious collection of furniture and lighting designed by Kenmochi himself, including the “7093” reception set, which later became known as a top-tier series for Tendo Mokko. The suite’s interior design is a condensed expression of the “Japanese Modern” aesthetic, which continues to inspire awe and admiration to this day. The suite also features original artwork from some of Japan’s most renowned artists, including Matazo Kayama and Toko Shinoda, who were personally invited by Kenmochi.
Coincidentally, the Imperial Suite Room was Kenmochi’s final work, and it stands as a representation of modern Japanese art in the 1970s.
