An architecture company, a hotel, a restaurant, all together in one building under renovation, at Yoyogi, Tokyo. The two-in-one project was to paint the Skyline of the surrounding landscape in a corridor used by the hotel's guests. Meanwhile, proposing a signage that helps all kind of visitors locating each function of the building.
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It was my first opportunity to draw in such a scale, as mostly I am used to draw on A6 format. So I first started to draw element by element on my notebook (electric cables and vegetation), scanned and gathered them on Illustrator (graphic design software) to compose the layout. As for buildings, I chose to capture the facades from Google map, included them as they are on my screen layout, and reproduced them directly on the wall, helped by a grid to enlarge the proportions from the paper to the wall .
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Besides the overall composition, I altered time to time my original sketch as the act of drawing on a wall brings some spontaneous inspiration.
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The use of red chalk paint allows the visitors to write some words about their experience in Smi:re Yoyogi, or simply to express their creativity making their art cohabiting with the original illustration. We wanted to create a playful invitation to communicate at a local scale, but also sharing the experience on social media thanks to a design that reflects a singular identity. Considering the place is run through tourists who don't often know about the neighbourhood, the illustration is showcasing the flagship buildings of Yoyogi - Shinjuku, whereas for more experts of Tokyo, the game is to try to recognise each building from their own urban experience.
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If you would like to check the finished design, you will find a free access at the address below. The building is in constant evolution, and Smi:re Stay Team is hoping to welcome you soon during friendly diners at the restaurants 「Yoyogi Carport」 and 「Yoyogi first Salon」.
Address: 3 Chome-13-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0053