DESIGN : PALACE HOTEL TOKYO
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A sculptural origami ceiling installation runs the length of the spa ’ s main interior space and represents a flock of birds .
The hotel is located in Tokyo ’ s Marunouchi commercial district and next door to the gardens and moats of the Imperial Palace .
Wadakura , the hotel ’ s signature Japanese restaurant , showcases cedar wall carvings inspired by the flora of the Imperial Palace gardens .
The Grand Kitchen anchors the lobby and aims to convey the atmosphere of the main hub of a great residence , complete with an open kitchen .
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