Intersect by Lexus
Intersect by Lexus was a concept space and restaurant created for people to "experience the ethos of luxury." It was designed by Masamichi Katayama in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). Throughout the centuries-old, three-story building, subtle elements of Lexus were scattered throughout three floors representing everything from culinary, design, hospitality, entertainment, and technology. This thoughtful design process led to an experience that extended into every inch of this creative hub - including its elevator.
“With its sleek, luxurious design and modern feel, this elevator was a hybrid between a car and lifestyle design.”
The elevators featured Black Mirror Stainless Steel panels with a clever parallelogram pattern. In addition, a black-painted steel divider and a round powder-coated handrail is found in between the upper and lower panels. The reveals, return walls, strike post, and the transom is also faced with Black Mirror Stainless Steel, minus the pattern. To complete the design, a white marble hexagon-shaped subway tile floor was applied as a subtle homage to New York City.
The Intersect by Lexus elevator is not just a way to get from one floor to the next. Instead, it's an experience that engages all of your senses, transporting you into another world for a brief moment. With its sleek, luxurious design and modern feel, this elevator was a hybrid between a car and lifestyle design.
