JANAI HOTEL sequence SUIDOBASHI

Set against the backdrop of 1920s America during the construction era, this bar is based on the "speakeasy" culture of that time, where alcohol was illegally sold under the guise of beauty salons or law offices. JANAI HOTEL is the third location in the "JANAI" series of secret bars, incorporating the speakeasy system, creating a gathering place only for those who find the concept intriguing. Opening a painting that doesn't look like a door at first glance leads to a secret bar accessible only to those who can decipher the access code.
Our company was responsible for design, layout, and architectural design.

The concept was to have a hidden room that recreated speakeasy culture, so the challenge was to create a contrast between the hotel entrance and the inside of the restaurant.

Since the path is also part of the experience, we proposed a story-oriented design, including a mechanism for crossing the door and a lighting plan for the stairwell. The interior of the store is based on red, and from the creation of the photo spot and the texture of the space created by the lighting, to the materials used for the locks, it is a space that conveys a concept that makes people who experience it want to tell others about it.