At 1 Hotels, Nature Is Everything

Take a seat that tells a story. Much of the furniture in our sanctuary is constructed with reclaimed wood from Brooklyn’s old Domino Sugar Factory. 

36,000 ivy plants blanket our urban sanctuary, each working to produce oxygen, absorb greenhouse gasses, reduce surface temperatures in the summer, and insulate in the winter. 

1 Hotel Copenhagen is proud to support local initiatives that protect and restore Denmark’s natural landscapes for future generations, including a contribution to the Lerbjerg Forest restoration project in collaboration with The Danish Nature Foundation.

Throughout our island oasis, you'll find 144.6 tons of salvaged materials turned into furniture and sustainable art pieces that pay homage to their surroundings.

Connect with the past while enjoying the present as our dry stone walls in the reception and signature bar are formed from reclaimed stone walls in Yorkshire, brought down from the north of England and built by hand using traditional techniques. 

The space embraces meaningful materials by reusing heritage-listed elements from Goods Shed No. 5 (circa 1941) to promote circularity and preserve local history. The restored concrete structure incorporates over 2,000 repurposed elements, from bluestone pavers and timber purlins to steel trusses and window frames.

You’ll find over 56,000 individual plants in our ivy façade, capturing CO2, filtering airborne particulates, absorbing heat from sidewalks, and generating fresh oxygen.

Our lobby flooring is composed of 7,000 square feet of reclaimed barn wood, with our elevator landings reclaimed from the old Bay Bridge. This design detail allowed us to divert landfill waste, cut carbon emissions, and prevent the harvesting of virgin wood. 

Drawing inspiration from the region’s majestic landscapes, each space reflects the imperfections of nature, with reclaimed wood finishes, stone-clad millwork, moss-inspired art installations, and live-edge furniture showcasing the craftsmanship of Seattle’s artisans throughout.

Throughout our sanctuary, we’ve rescued and repurposed 7,000 square feet of hardwood from boardwalks and pool decks to offset the purchasing and shipping footprints of new materials. 

1 Hotel Tokyo is a testament to conscious design, blending biophilic architecture with traditional Japanese craftsmanship and natural materials. From locally sourced, reclaimed furnishings to advanced energy and water systems, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, well-being, and a deep connection to nature.

Local woodworking studio Just Be Woodsy transformed fallen Toronto trees into over 1,000 pieces of hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind furnishings throughout our urban sanctuary. 

The carpets throughout our Southern California sanctuary are made of recycled materials including ocean plastics, helping to divert unnecessary waste from oceans and landfills.