André Fu is a trained architect who blends European and Oriental qualities in his hotel and restaurant designs, and is one of Asia's most sought-after interior designers. With an ethos of "relaxed luxury," his creative interior designs are enchanting, beautiful, and full of warmth. His works include furniture from Louis Vuitton's Objets Nomades collection, a contemporary art gallery for the noted gallerist Perrotin (in Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong), the Villa La Coste hotel in Provence, the Berkeley London, the St Regis Hotel in Hong Kong, the Upper House Hotel, and Hotel the Mitsui in Kyoto.
“When creating the design for this hotel, I wanted to express the unique character of Osaka while still emphasizing the comfort that Waldorf Astoria offers all around the world. I hope that Waldorf Astoria Osaka will be a place where guests can experience something out of the ordinary, a place where they can feel at home in their own secret space. I hope it will make a great first impression of Osaka, and I hope it will become a landmark that will lead guests to their next travel experience.”