This is view of the reception area and lounge of the 13,000-square-foot MUFG Private Banking Office branch in Nagoya, Japan, where Denari’s 2006 redesign aimed for an aesthetic that was progressive yet respected local identity. Hence the use of simple smooth surfaces (white plaster and wood veneers) that are curved to feel embracing, while the lounge features bright, warm colors to inspire optimism. Photo by NMDA, Inc.