ETERNAL ECO CHRISTMAS TREES BY KENGO KUMA
This year, we honorably collaborate with Kengo Kuma, the designer of our hotels, and his sustainability-themed Christmas tree will embellish our lobby at The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza and Toranomon. This project is sponsored by Karimoku.
“We designed Christmas trees to enliven the lobbies of The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, which opened in 2020, and The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza, which opened in 2024. Both trees were made by stacking small wooden units, each reflecting the unique character of the two neighborhoods. Each tree uses multiple tree species, contributing to the forest’s cycle and growth. After the Christmas season, the tree units are repurposed into furniture and reborn in new places. The result is a sustainable and eternal Christmas tree.”
– Kengo Kuma, Architect
THE TOKYO EDITION, GINZA ‘KIGUMI’
“Ginza – a district where cutting-edge technology and traditional Japanese culture are interwoven. To complement the architecture with a theme of “weaving” and a lobby space envisioned as a jewelry box, we designed a Jewelry Tree formed by weaving together tree branches, “KIGUMI – woven wood.”
– Kengo Kuma
“Kigumi” | The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza
On display: 19 November – 25 December 2024
Location: Lobby Bar 1F 2-8-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
THE TOKYO EDITION, TORANOMON ‘KOMOREBI’
“Toranomon— a youthful area constantly evolving with ongoing development. The theme of a bright “forest” inspired a tree design that gathers “KOMOREBI – sunlight through leaves” in the verticality of the lobby space.”
– Kengo Kuma
“Komorebi” | The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon
On display: 20 November – 26 December 2024
Location: Lobby Bar, 31F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
CHRISTMAS TREES REBORN AS FURNITURE
“A Sustainable and Eternal Christmas Tree” – The tree unit will be transformed into exquisite tables designed by Kengo Kuma and crafted by Karimoku. These unique pieces will carry on the legacy of the original tree and will continue to live in different locations after the exhibition. The special tables made from the repurposed tree will be available for purchase online. Additionally, we will create one-of-a-kind masterpieces from each tree, which will be offered through a silent auction. If demand exceeds supply, items will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and auction pieces will go to the highest bidders during the auction period. A portion of the proceeds will benefit charity.
Details will be announced soon.
DESIGNED BY KENGO KUMA
Kengo Kuma is one of the most renowned Japanese architects who designed two EDITION Hotels in Tokyo. His international projects span over 50 countries. His work reflects a deep respect for traditional Japanese architecture while embracing modern influences, emphasizing nature harmony, and using natural materials.
SPONSORED BY KARIMOKU
This Christmas tree and recycled furniture project has come to life thanks to a generous sponsorship by Karimoku, Japan’s leading furniture maker based in Aichi prefecture. The company produced various wooden parts in the ensuing decades, developing a range of techniques before launching its own line of wooden furniture in the 1960s. Building upon the concept of manufacturing high-tech and high-touch products, the company established bases in timber production areas and soon developed into one of Japan’s leading wooden furniture manufacturers.
Partner Companies
Construction: Okazaki Wood Working
Lighting: TOKI CORPORATION
GALLERY
