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Claesson Koivisto Rune Architects convert 1920s Tokyo bank into hotel
Claesson Koivisto Rune Architects have converted a former 1920s bank building in Tokyo into what they describe as a "micro-complex of creative eateries, bars, gathering spots, and Swedish-minimalism-meets-Japanese-heritage design."
Located in the Nihonbashi Kabutocho area of the city, K5 Tokyo is a hotel with a restaurant, a wine bar, a coffee shop, a cocktail bar and a beer hall.
Its redevelopment took only 14 months from conception through planning and construction, ultimately creating 20 guest rooms, mostly around 40sq m (430sq ft) in size with a ‘Loft’ suite covering 78sq m (840sq ft).
The building retains its exterior architecture, which is described as Western neoclassical with Japanese detailing and proportions, while original elements of the interior – like exposed concrete and a parquet floor – were retained where possible.
Traditional materials such as concrete, cedarwood and Japanese stucco are complemented by custom-designed furniture and accessories.
A lack of greenery in the area, meanwhile, inspired the idea of creating a ‘green oasis’ in K5 Tokyo, with potted plants throughout contributing to a sense of wellness and softening some of the more stark design elements.
![Traditional materials such as concrete, cedarwood and Japanese stucco are used / Yikin Hyo Traditional materials such as concrete, cedarwood and Japanese stucco are used / Yikin Hyo](https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/HIGH344652_938046_211929.jpg)
![The hotel has a restaurant, a wine bar, a coffee shop, a cocktail bar and a beer hall / Yikin Hyo The hotel has a restaurant, a wine bar, a coffee shop, a cocktail bar and a beer hall / Yikin Hyo](https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/HIGH344652_134418_324962.jpg)
![The design style is described as 'Swedish-minimalism-meets-Japanese-heritage' / Yikin Hyo The design style is described as 'Swedish-minimalism-meets-Japanese-heritage' / Yikin Hyo](https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/HIGH344652_469634_51837.jpg)
![The building's parquet flooring was retained where possible / Yikin Hyo The building's parquet flooring was retained where possible / Yikin Hyo](https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/HIGH344652_648718_265948.jpg)
![The hotel's redevelopment took only 14 months from conception through planning and construction / Yikin Hyo The hotel's redevelopment took only 14 months from conception through planning and construction / Yikin Hyo](https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/HIGH344652_981695_14463.jpg)
![There are 20 guest rooms in total / Yikin Hyo There are 20 guest rooms in total / Yikin Hyo](https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/HIGH344652_170609_935973.jpg)
![Rooms are mostly 40sq m (430sq ft) in size with a ‘Loft’ suite covering 78sq m (840sq ft) / Yikin Hyo Rooms are mostly 40sq m (430sq ft) in size with a ‘Loft’ suite covering 78sq m (840sq ft) / Yikin Hyo](https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/HIGH344652_633642_721148.jpg)
![The building was originally constructed in the 1920s / Yikin Hyo The building was originally constructed in the 1920s / Yikin Hyo](https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/HIGH344652_303081_736111.jpg)
![The exterior architecture is described as Western neoclassical with Japanese detailing and proportions / Yikin Hyo The exterior architecture is described as Western neoclassical with Japanese detailing and proportions / Yikin Hyo](https://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/images/imagesX/HIGH344652_465457_157147.jpg)
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