The D&Department Jeju by Arario, completed by Tokyo's Schemata Architects, is complete with a restaurant, gallery and hotel where everything from furniture to plants are up for sale. D&Department is a brand that focuses on selling long-lasting items, as well as repairing and reselling products, and its hotel offers a place for people to experience a variety of goods in a relaxed, home-like setting. Appealing to creatives, there's a D News workshop for visiting artists and accommodations that sit right above the gallery space.
The new space refreshes an old industrial building and throughout the interior, Schemata Architects worked with original elements like brick and concrete, which fits right in with the spirit of the brand and its values.
Shoppable Korean Hotels
All of the Furniture Within D&Department Jeju by Arario is for Sale
Trend Themes
1. Shoppable Hotels - Hotels that allow guests to buy the furniture and decor within their rooms or common spaces.
2. Sustainable Hospitality - Hotels that focus on long-lasting and eco-friendly items, as well as repairing and reselling products.
3. Artistic Accommodations - Hotels that offer workshops for visiting artists and accommodations that sit right above gallery spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels and resorts can incorporate shoppable elements within their facilities, creating a unique and memorable experience for guests.
2. Furniture Retail - Furniture retailers can partner with hotels to sell specific pieces from their collections, increasing brand exposure and revenue.
3. Sustainable Design - Sustainable design firms can offer their expertise to hotels looking to incorporate eco-friendly and long-lasting items into their spaces.