Eitaro Satake / STAR Architect, Creative Director (Team Leader of teamSTAR®︎) In 1996, Satake began working in the field of architectural design, approaching his work through the lens of fine art. He founded the design firm STAR in 2002, and in 2021, he established teamSTAR®︎, a platform of experts in diverse design-related fields that takes a comprehensive approach to clients’ needs, from branding to architectural and spatial design. Guided by the concept of “beautifying the world through the power of design,” the team specializes in hospitality design and has applied their expertise to projects throughout Japan including resort hotels, villas, and offices. Satake’s portfolio also includes projects in ossuary and funeral facility design—to which he applied his experience with resort facilities—as well as the revitalization of shrines and temples. He has garnered numerous awards and accolades, including the Kyoto Global Design Award, the Asia Pacific Interior Design Award, the A’Design Award, and the Good Design Award.