Sheraton - Kagoshima

A Sheraton-branded hotel, under Marriott International, was built on the site of the former Kagoshima City Transportation Bureau rail yards. 

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In this project we designed three large scale wall coverings that were installed surrounding the hotel's escalators. The process started with a custom made painting that was then scanned and software edited into a fascinating wall-cover design.

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The art depicts an abstracted landscape made of organic rocks, tree shadows, twigs, and mountains to create a dream-like feel using Kagoshima’s elements of nature.

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Selected elements, bearing the same design, were hand painted, using Sumi-ink over Cypress Wood surfaces, and installed as if floating on top of the wall covering. These 3D elements add an extra dimension feel, creating a subtle relief and unique experience to the people riding the escalators.

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