Akio Sugano
After graduating from the Department of Architecture in the Faculty of Fine Arts at Musashino Art University, he joined Nikken Space Design in 2016. In April 2024, he was transferred to Nikken Sekkei following a merger. He is engaged in the design of hospitality facilities, primarily hotels. He specializes in calligraphy and graphic design, and also creates art and graphics tailored to specific spaces.He strives to create designs rooted in the local community, while cherishing the memories and unique character inherent to each site. Projects include the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, the ROYAL HOUSE annex of the Nikko Kanaya Hotel, and the renovation of the TOKYO DOME hotel, among others.