Although the two towers are different in composition and function, their strong vertical expression and their gently curved surfaces help to tie them together.

The contrast between the vertical of the towers and the horizontal of the podium reflects the desire to integrate the building into the urban context at two different levels.

Located on a significant site at the entrance to the city, two soaring office and hotel towers rise from a 20-story retail podium to create an image of a gateway.

Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel contains 780 guest rooms, averaging 37 m² floor space per room.