Polaris Capital Group

Polaris Capital Group Co., Ltd. is a company that plays a central role in the private equity market in Japan. The company occupy the 38th floor of the Gran Tokyo North Tower that stands in front of Tokyo Station in the center of Japan. We undertook the interior design of their space, with a total floor area of 886m2 divided into a reception area of 443m2 and an office area of 443m2.

We planned the reception area, which serves as the company face that greets customers, to express confidence, security, and transparency.
This entrance space takes in scenery and natural lighting from a height of 38 floors above the ground, and the dynamic marble wall which extends to the window side and imparts a sense of amazement and euphoria to visiting customers became the most important framework of the design.
The interior design has a color scheme using white as the basic tone with accents in the dark blue corporate color and a lighting plan of mainly indirect lighting to present an image of a modern but soft space, which matched the corporate image.

Although the interior has a simple design, the Japanese traditional craft of foil was also incorporated into the interior design as an accent, which presented the challenge of creating new value. The modern design incorporating Japanese traditional craftwork was highly praised by the client.

We strive to provide unique and spatial experiences that
stimulate the five senses: beautiful urban skylines, design that lifts
spirits, and unexpected pockets of nature -- all encompassed in a
cocoon of security and safety.

"iF DESIGN AWARD (Germany)"
・Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji | iF DESIGN AWARD 2022

"Design For Asia Awards (Hong Kong)"
・Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji | Bronze Award 2022

"FRAME AWARDS （Netherland）"
・Bank Ngara INdonesia (BNI), Tokyo Branch | Shortlist 2022

"THE PLAN Award（Italy）"
・The BALMUDA The Store Aoyama | Finalist 2022
・Bank Negara INdonesia (BNI), Tokyo Branch | Shortlist 2022
・mixi, Inc. Tokyo Office｜Finalist 2021
・AC Hotel By Marriott Tokyo Ginza｜Shortlist 2021
・HOTEL METROPOLITAN KAMAKURA｜Shortlist 2021
・THE Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Spa & Onsen｜Shortlist 2021

"IDA International Design Awards (USA)"
・The BALMUDA The Store Aoyama | Silver Award 2022
・Bank Negara INdonesia (BNI), Tokyo Branch | Silver Award 2022
・HOTEL METROPOLITAN KAMAKURA | Bronze Award　2022
・InterContinental Yokohama Pier8 | Bronze Award 2021

"Architizer +Awards (USA)"
・Connecting Corridors Between Main & Satellite Buildings of International Airport | Special Mention 2013

"Sky Design Awards (Canada/Hong Kong/Japan)"
・The BALMUDA The Store Aoyama | Bronze Award 2022
・Bank Negara INdonesia (BNI), Tokyo Branch | Shortlist 2022

"Hospitality Design Awards(USA)"
・Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa | Finalist 2016

"Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards (Hong Kong)"
・CHAPTER KYOTO, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL | Exellence 2022
・Bank Negara INdonesia (BNI), Tokyo Branch | Exellence 2022
・XIV Toba Bettei? WINNER 2016
・Nikken Space Design Osaka Office| Excellence 2015
・Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa| Best10 2015

"LICC (London International Creative Competition) (UK)"
・InterContinental Yokohama Pier8 | Finalist 2021
・AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT TOKYO GINZA｜Finalist 2020

"Singapore Interior Design Awards"
・Conrad Osaka | Honorable Mention 2017
・Nitto, People & Technology Center; “inovas | Bronze 2016

"Good Design Award (Japan)"
・JR-WEST TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE | Best100 2017
・ITOKI Lobby Chair [Pilem] | 2016
・MIZSEI MFG [Single Faucet | 2016