NOT A HOTEL

NIGO^® has long been friends with KAWS, long before he became a leading figure in the contemporary art world. NOT A HOTEL TOKYO may be their greatest partnership yet. KAWS’“COMPANION” sculpture will stand upon the home’s cliff-side rooftop, overlooking Tokyo Bay.Standing at 4.4 meters and crafted in stainless steel, this piece mirrors the “SPACE” model from the 2020 “KAWS: HOLIDAY” project, which actually floated in outer space.

Jean Prouvé was a master of 20th century architecture and design, celebrated for iconic creations such as the Standard Chair. The design of this piece embodies his philosophy of rational,efficient structures, and blends the warmth of natural wood on the seat and backrest with acontrasting steel frame. This mix of materials is a hallmark of Prouvé’s work that gives it such timeless beauty. A dozen vintage Standard Chairs make up a key element of the NOT A HOTEL TOKYO living room, paired with a custom-designed table created to serve as their complement.

Jean Prouvé’s work extended beyond furniture into architecture, which is why he preferred to call himself a “constructor.” He pioneered the use of materials like aluminum and steel, designing metal prefab housing for war refugees. His doors, crafted from aluminum and glass with iconic round windows, are now coveted collector’s items. One of these vintage doors finds a home in the NOT A HOTEL TOKYO living room, enhancing the entire space with a touch of Prouvé’s enduring legacy.

Swiss-born architect Pierre Jeanneret collaborated with his cousin, architect Le Corbusier, on the urban planning project for Chandigarh, a city in northern India. As part of this project, Jeanneret designed over 100 original furniture pieces for public buildings, incorporating traditional craftsmanship techniques and using materials such as teak and cane, which were readily available in India. NOT A HOTEL TOKYO features multiple vintage pieces from the 1950s to 1980s, made during the period of Chandigarh’s urban development.

Pierre Jeanneret’s furniture for the Chandigarh Urban Project was used in public facilities such as government offices, schools, and libraries. Around 2000, some of these pieces began to receive high acclaim in galleries across the United States and Europe, and this has made original Chandigarh furniture hard to find over time. The study of NOT A HOTEL TOKYO will feature a vintage Jeanneret desk personally owned by NIGO^®.

The upholstered sofa designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh was primarily used in the lobbies of buildings made for the city's urban planning project. In 2016, the Chandigarh Capitol Complex, including government offices, the High Court, and the Assembly, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since then, original Jeanneret-designed furniture has faced export restrictions from India to preserve this cultural heritage.

This high stool, designed by Pierre Jeanneret in the 1960s as part of the Chandigarh urban planning project, combines teak and cane and is handcrafted by Indian artisans. Placed in the kitchen of NOT A HOTEL TOKYO, the high stool complements the minimalist setting of concrete and stone, embodying NIGO^®’s unique material balance.

Charles and Ray Eames, icons of mid-century design, introduced this leather-upholstered lounge chair and ottoman in 1956 — a modern reinterpretation of the classic British club chair. Its unforgettable shape has been featured numerous times in advertising and film. Recognized as an emblem of American design, it holds a place in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago. This is a chair that is beloved across generations.

The “Camo” duck is one of the key animal motifs from NIGO^®’s brand HUMAN MADE that he launched in 2010. The graphic is often featured on various items alongside the HUMAN MADE logo. Visitors to NOT A HOTEL TOKYO can encounter this iconic duck design as a custom-sized,giant Camo floating on the water in the first-floor pool, which creates a striking and memorable scene.