wAtelier is a Japanese/American architectural design firm in the heart of Tokyo. Ongoing projects include two hotels in Vietnam and various new build proposals and renovations in Tokyo.

From our headquarters in Japan, we offer elegant and contemporary design solutions that address corporate identity and operational practicality, while tackling the challenges of the given site and spatial possibilities, wherever it is in the world. 

Full attention is given to all aspects of the design, from code requirements and detailing to construction documentation, all in coordination with local staff for overseas projects, and in-house for projects in Japan.

Mieko Watanabe, Director. M.Arch, Yale University. Trained at small boutique firms around Tokyo. Part-time university lecturer at IES Abroad.