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At the W Osaka, guests are welcomed by a black monolith exterior, courtesy of Osaka-born architect Tadao Ando (Nikken Sekkei was the architect of record and executive interior design firm). A colorful and exuberant interior from Dutch firm concrete is revealed inside, nodding to the Edo period when excessive displays of wealth flourished in private. Inspired by a Japanese fold, a curtain flows throughout the space, which is dotted with vibrant furnishings. Continuing the theme, the 337 guestrooms feature clean lines and color schemes informed by Osaka’s blazing streetscapes.