Genji Kyoto

Architecture Geoffrey P. Moussas

Architecture Geoffrey P. Moussas

Traditional Japanese architecture and materials used in innovative ways, blending interior and exterior spaces into one.

Gardens are an important element to the hotel’s spatial layout, dissolving the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. It is a tribute to “Teioku Ichinyo”, where garden and architecture coalesce; they become one. Despite the site’s long shape, the floorplan is oriented in such a way that every room has scenic views of the river and mountains, the city, or tranquil private gardens.The rooftop garden and bar allows every guest to enjoy panoramic views year round.

Interior design Geoffrey P. Moussas, Jun Tomita, Marc Peter Keane

A serene and ambient space for enjoying the subtleties of Japanese design

Custom-designed locally made furniture, Washi-paper lamps, a bamboo-lined entrance, and century-old handcrafted tansu chests are just some of the details brought forth to instill a sense of quietude at Genji Kyoto. Cedar imprinted concrete and innovative washi windows are examples of cross-cultural elements that allow a new build to blend with Japanese culture. Outside, adorning the gardens as sculptural pieces are a heritage water basin, a small shrine found on site, and antique stones and objects.