illi Stays is a hospitality project built around the client’s request for “timeless design.” Set in Aoyama—one of Tokyo’s most iconic and refined districts known for its architectural history and cultural sophistication—the space embraces materials that show genuine texture and beauty through aging, avoiding superficial finishes.
The interior is based on a mid-century modern aesthetic, chosen for its lasting appeal beyond trends. While rooted in simplicity and function, the design incorporates retro-modern details to add subtle elegance. Exposed structural elements and raw materials are paired with delicate moments to reflect Aoyama’s balance of refinement and authenticity.
The palette centers around warm reddish-brown tones, softened by wood flooring and base colors. Bold fabrics in vivid hues add a pop sensibility, while blue tiles—complementary to the red tones—give the space clarity and contrast.
A layout organized along strong sightlines expands the compact plan, creating a sense of openness and calm like a private hideaway in the city.
Bio float is a Tokyo-based interior design studio. We work from concept to completion, believing design shapes daily life - moving hearts, inspiring, and sparking creativity. In offices, thoughtful layouts boost focus and engagement, turning talk into collaboration and growth; small surprises add discovery. Our philosophy is not to stress an obvious 'float-like' look, but to value natural comfort. With original layouts and organic design, we connect people and place. Beyond interiors, we create activities and products that spark joy, link homes and cities, and balance design, cost, and execution.
