NOL HAKONE MYOJINDAI

This project involves the renovation and rebranding of an exclusive hotel for members with 39 guest rooms as the second branch resort of “nol” following its Kyoto flagship. Guided by the design keywords—Organic, Rustic, and Emotional—the renovation combined simple, natural materials with touches of metallic shimmer and sheen, as well as effects illuminated by bespoke lighting. By making the most of the existing elements, the project focuses on “connecting the hotel’s memories through design,” creating a space where guests can relax and unwind in their own way. Original artworks and selected interior features from before the renovation were retained as “legacy” elements, while a unified color palette integrates the old and the new. By gently refining existing structures, it preserves and extends the memory of architecture.