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Legendary Architect Jean-Michel Gathy Unveils Two New Urban Sanctuaries in the Dynamic Hearts of Tok

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05/02/2024 by

Award-winning architectural and interior-design legend, Jean-Michel Gathy, is the principal designer at Denniston and has created some of the world's most luxurious hotels including properties for Aman, Mandarin Oriental, and Cheval Blanc. 

In 2024 the ‘living legend’ has four stunning new properties - and two are already open in Tokyo and Dubai. At both, despite their bustling city locations, he has skillfully created tranquil sanctuaries that offer a break from the chaos of urban life.  Lauded by the ‘first in’ press, the properties have been hailed as “one of the largest wellness centres in Tokyo” for Janu Tokyo, Virtuoso and One&Only One Za’abeel described as an “cantilevered architectural wonder” AFAR Magazine.

One&Only One Za’abeel Dubai – Located in the beating heart of one of the world’s most dynamic cities and the first-ever vertical urban resort from ultra-luxury hospitality brand One&Only, the just opened One&Only One Za’abeel Dubai is an architectural icon that connects the untold charms of Dubai with the palpable energy of the most futuristic city on Earth. Gathy’s vision for the resort takes inspiration from the Za’abeel location, meaning ‘white sand’ in the local Emirati dialect, with Za’abeel’s soulful narrative intuitively woven into the fabric of the resort, its soothing neutral colour palette and subtle sand motifs detailed in the textiles, artwork and sculptural lighting.

Janu Tokyo – Translated as ‘soul’ in Sanskrit, Aman’s sister brand, Janu, opened its first property in Tokyo in March 2024. It delivers a spirited social scene in contrast to sister brand Aman’s whisper-quiet seclusion, designed to offer balance between personal fulfilment and relaxation, imbuing an energy that appeals to those desiring greater purpose and inner contentment. Janu Tokyo reflects and celebrates the city’s rich, cultural fabric, exuding a signature energy inspired by connection, balance and exploration - and - as Conde Nast Traveller writes - there’s a cocoon of tranquillity you’ll most likely never want to leave.

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