DBTA E-Magazine

Our Collection…….

A Retrospective of my adventures throughout Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and India……

David B. Tokiwa

Foreword…….

DBTA International Pte Ltd. (Est 2007) & DBTA Holding Pte Ltd (Est 1995) are incorporated and based in Singapore. Founded by David B. Tokiwa, Canadian Japanese, born and educated in Toronto, Canada.

We are an unique blend of creators, dauntless decision makers enabling us to make the connection between business trends, client demands and Owner’s eclectic tastes. Spanning Asia Pacific, Middle East, Central Asia and India, we deliver truly unique concepts in culturally diverse locations.

DBTA has been honoured by International Hotel Awards in association with Rolls Royce Motor Cars 2016-2017 as well published in various international publications.

Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel Raja Bahadur Mill Road Pune, India 411001

A Brand Conversion project, Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel.

DBTA’s magnificent makeover of artfully balancing contemporary comfort with classic grandeur.

177 guestrooms & Suites combined with Ballrooms, 5 Food & Beverage outlets, Shine Spa and Fitness Facilities.

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Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel Raja Bahadur Mill Road Pune, India 411001

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Brand Conversion Food & Beverage Ballrooms (1000 paxes) Meeting Rooms Guestrooms & Suites (177) Club Lounge Spa & Fitness Business Centre

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel Raja Bahadur Mill Road Pune, India 411001

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Brand Conversion Food & Beverage Ballrooms (500 paxes) Meeting Rooms Guestrooms & Suites (177) Club Lounge Spa & Fitness Business Centre

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel Raja Bahadur Mill Road Pune, India 411001

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Brand Conversion Food & Beverage Ballrooms (1000 paxes) Meeting Rooms Guestrooms & Suites (177) Club Lounge Spa & Fitness Business Centre

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel Artist Impression Raja Bahadur Mill Road Pune, India 411001

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Brand Conversion Food & Beverage Ballrooms (1000 paxes) Meeting Rooms Guestrooms & Suites Club Lounge Spa & Fitness Business Centre

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel Raja Bahadur Mill Road Pune, India 411001

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Brand Conversion Food & Beverage Ballrooms (1000 paxes) Meeting Rooms Guestrooms & Suites Club Lounge Spa & Fitness Business Centre

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel Raja Bahadur Mill Road Pune, India 411001

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Brand Conversion Food & Beverage Ballrooms (1000 paxes) Meeting Rooms Guestrooms & Suites Club Lounge Spa & Fitness Business Centre

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

PARKROYAL Beach Road Singapore

Completed in 2018, showcasing our modern twist of “Kampong Glam� in a contemporary ambiance.

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Artist Impression

PARKROYAL Beach Road Singapore

The Preferred Guest Levels 6TH & 7TH CLUB Floors comprising 93 keys of Guestrooms and Suites as well Lift Lobbies, Corridors and Meeting Areas.

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PARKROYAL Beach Road Singapore

The 6TH Floor Club rooms comprise of 28 sqm and 7TH at 32 sqm excluding outdoor balcony areas.

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Tajview Agra Taj Ganj, Fatehabad Road, Agra India

An iconic hotel that is set amidst 6 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel houses 100 rooms, most of which offer a view of the iconic Taj Mahal.

DBTA inspired by Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal, almost 4 centuries ago, bestowing everlasting fame on the town of Agra.

Commissioned to revitalize the 1 Bay (24.0 sqm), 1.5 Bay Suite (36.0 sqm) and 2 Bay Suite (48.0 sqm).

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Tajview Agra Taj Ganj, Fatehabad Road, Agra India

Commissioned to revitalize the 1 Bay (24.0 sqm), 1.5 Bay Suite (36.0 sqm) and 2 Bay Suite (48.0 sqm).

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

Tajview Agra Taj Ganj, Fatehabad Road, Agra India

Commissioned to revitalize the 1 Bay (24.0 sqm), 1.5 Bay Suite (36.0 sqm) and 2 Bay Suite (48.0 sqm) .

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

CROCKFORDS TOWER Singapore 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269

Crockfords Tower at Resorts World Sentosa is an exclusive all-suite hotel.

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CROCKFORDS TOWER Singapore 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269

David Tokiwa’s vision for the conversion of 10 Floor comprising of 16 luxurious VIP deluxe suites for Casino VIP Guest, lavishly appointed with custom-designed furniture’s and an opulent bathroom equipped with modern technologies.

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ZHAILJAU GOLF RESORT 188 Miras Micro-District, Almaty Kazakhstan

DBTA global portfolio presence has taken us to the heart of Central Asia, Almaty the south capital of Kazakhstan.

The boutique SPA Hotel Fitness Complex opened its doors on May 19, 2012.

Master Planning / Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

ZHAILJAU GOLF RESORT 188 Miras Micro-District, Almaty Kazakhstan

Balancing the harmony between luxury and elegance, with subtle hints of the best traditions of Asian hospitality, DBTA masterfully embraces the breathtaking views of the Golf course and the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains from the guestrooms.

Master planning also included fitness club, swimming pools, a group program room, a hammam, a sauna and a kid’s club.

Master Planning / Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

Maetomo‘s Restaurant & Bar Sheraton Towers Hotel Singapore #01-01, 39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230

Maetomo Restaurant & Bar aims to reconceptualize “WASHOKU” (Japanese traditional dining concept)* by innovating and creating stateof-the-art dishes made with a modern twist.

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Maetomo‘s Restaurant & Bar Sheraton Towers Hotel Singapore #01-01, 39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230

David Tokiwa’s drew inspiration of his cultural heritage integrating the beauty of seasonal transitions in Japan.

Design & Build / FFE Procurement Design Management / Artwork / Stylization

TAJ MG Road Bengaluru 41 / 3 MG Road, Bengaluru, India 560001

The Taj MG Road, Bengaluru, a 5 star hotel, displays DBTA’s approach for brand upgrading of all guestrooms and suites.

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

Artist Impression

TAJ MG Road Bengaluru 41 / 3 MG Road, Bengaluru, India 560001

Deluxe Room, 33 sqm with marbled ensuites.

Artist Impression

Artist Impression

The double access concept is the first of its kind in Bengaluru.

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TAJ MG Road Bengaluru 41 / 3 MG Road, Bengaluru, India 560001

Deluxe Suite, 60 sqm have a luminous ambience and well thought-out furniture pieces and create a unique and intimate guest experience.

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TAJ MG Road Bengaluru 41 / 3 MG Road, Bengaluru, India 560001

The sofa cum study and minibar are positioned by the window to frame views of the city. The king size bed beckons peaceful slumber.

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

TRINITY SQUARE @ TAJ MG Road Bengaluru 41 / 3 MG Road, Bengaluru, India 560001

Trinity Square, Taj MG Road, Bengaluru, newest All Day Dining food & beverage concept.

Comprising of 550 sqm of interactive Guest dining experience.

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

TRINITY SQUARE @ TAJ MG Road Bengaluru 41 / 3 MG Road, Bengaluru, India 560001

Design concept inspired from the Garden City principles of Bangalore, blending indoors with the outdoors while creating a contemporary twist on Colonial ambiance.

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Stirred by modern European luxury, St. Moritz Private Estate is ultra high-end living in McKinley West’s luxury residential estates, creating a balance between innovation and refined tradition.

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

DBTA’s exquisite detailing of St. Moritz Private Estate’s interiors radiates pure opulence from the entrance and throughout all public areas, making the development a class of its own.

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE commission in the exclusive enclave at 8 Cairnhill Rise.

Located in prestigious District 9, the luxurious 50-unit development is a short stroll from Orchard Road, Singapore's shopping and entertainment belt.

Design & Build / FFE Procurement Design Management / Artwork / Stylization

DBTA’s unique modern luxurious lifestyle vision is crafted with exquisite attention to detail and accentuated with timeless elegant color palette.

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Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur

Recipient of Best Hotel in India by London’s prestigious international Hotel Awards sponsored by Rolls Royce Motors.

Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur

Interiors are inspired by the LOTUS, Maharashtra's state flower.

Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur

This 5 star Hotel property comprises 110 rooms configured with Deluxe, Junior, Executive and Presidential Suites.

Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur

Complete with Ballroom, Meeting & Party Lawn facilities catering for 500 to 3000 paxes.

Ballroom chandeliers are inspired by the LOTUS, Maharashtra's state flower.

Amanora City Club House, Pune

DBTA’s master planning expertise showcased in this sprawling 19,000sm premium club & hotel, Amanora The Fern.

Membership club committed to offering top notch facilities, targeted for corporate as well as leisure travelers.

The hotel interprets the proud progress of the Pune region with scintillating tones and art across the hotel & club

Artist Impression

Holiday Inn Zirakapur Artist Impression

Artist Impression

Zirakpur is a satellite town, in Mohali District, Punjab, neighbouring Chandigarh in India.

This town is situated on the trijunction of national highways Himalayan Expressway, National Highway 5 towards Shimla, Ambala Chandigarh Expressway towards Ambala and National Highway 7 towards Patiala.

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Artist Impression

Artist Impression

Holiday Inn Zirakpur

Artist Impression

Holiday Inn Zirakpur features 110 modern contemporary Guestrooms and Suites, Multiple dining outlets, well equipped meeting facilities, Business Centre, Rooftop Swimming pool, Spa and Gymnasium.

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Artist Impression

Developed based upon a Manhattan-style bar and grill with a vast variety of beverages, once again showcasing DBTA’s multi culture diversity in the food and beverage industry for international 5 star hotel amenities.

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Wagamama‘s Al Fattan Towers & The Greens, Dubai, U.A.E

DBTA was commissioned to glamorize Wagamama on it’s maiden entry to the UAE. Wagamama’s is inspired by fast-paced Japanese ramen bars with communal bench approach to it’s seating philosophy.

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Frankie‘s Italian Bar & Grill, Dubai U.A.E

AWARD winning restaurant collaboration between Marco Pierre White and jockey Frankie Dettori, Frankie’s Italian Bar and Grill conceptual inspiration was based upon glamorizing this cozy Italian bar and restaurant ambience to be a world class destination. Winner of multiple awards and accolades from Times Out magazine.

Located in Al Fattan Towers Dubai, U.A.E Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

Sumibiya Dubai, U.A.E

A 1st among yakiniku-style restaurants in Dubai, Sumibiya offers up an interactive dining experience.

The term yakiniku translates “grilled meat," and the restaurant translates to a fun Korean dining experience.

Design / FFE Procurement / Design Coordination / Artwork / Stylization

KUMAR PROSPERA Clubhouse Pune, India

The Kumar Prospera will have 2 and 3 BHK, 76 flats each in two towers (A1 & A2) of 19 storeys each. The developer Kumar Properties has been the hallmark of trust and excellence for more than five decades, has the impeccable quality record, and known for thoughtful design coupled with rich experience to create a masterpiece in luxury residences.

Architectural Design Concept / Interior Design / FFE Procurement Design Management / Artwork / Stylization

KUMAR PROSPERA Clubhouse Pune, India

The CLUBHOUSE project at Prospera combines both DBTA’s architectural conceptual and Interior Design expertise.

Thoughtfully master planned and conceptualized as an aspirational lifestyle clubhouse with luxurious interior facilities comprising of Private Screening Room, Functions Halls, Guest Suites, Fitness & Yoga areas and Games room for Residents leisure and entertaining needs.

Architectural Design Concept / Interior Design / FFE Procurement Design Management / Artwork / Stylization

GlenTrees Terrace Showflat Republic of Singapore

DBTA had undertaken various commissions ranging from single to multi storied show flats to ‘Experience Centers’ catering to CapitaLand’s high end target market.

Design & Build / FFE Procurement Design Management / Artwork / Stylization

Glentrees Terrace Showflat Republic of Singapore

CapitaLand Limited is one of Asia's largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, it is an owner and manager of a global portfolio comprising integrated developments, shopping malls, lodging, offices, homes, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and funds. Present across more than 160 cities in over 30 countries,

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Tanglin Residence Showflat Republic of Singapore

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Tanglin Residence Showflat Republic of Singapore

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Scotts Residence Sales Gallery Republic of Singapore

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SeaFront Residences @ Meyer Road Sales Gallery Republic of Singapore

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Metropolitan Residence Sales Gallery Republic of Singapore

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Radisson Blu Nagpur

Radisson Blu Hotel Nagpur is David Tokiwa’ s visualization of an elegantly designed contemporary business and leisure hotel.

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Radisson Blu Nagpur

Radisson Blu Hotel Nagpur is situated in the third largest city as well the winter capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the 13th largest city by population in India.

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Radisson Blu Nagpur

The property’s 214 Guestrooms and Suites are complimented by a comprehensive range of facilities, including a Business & Fitness Centre, Swimming pool, Spa & Beauty Salon, fabulous on-site dining options and the exclusive Business Class Lounge.

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Radisson Hotel Kandla the first 5 star hotel in Kutch & Saurashtra District of Gujarat, The hotel is located in Gandhidham, a fast developing industrial hub of Gujarat having two major ports - East Kandla and Mundra’s only free trade zone.

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Radisson Hotel Kandla features 117 well appointed rooms and suites, Multiple dining outlets, well equipped meeting facilities, Business Centre, Swimming pool, Spa, Salon, Gymnasium, Air conditioned Badminton and Squash court, Table Tennis, Snooker and pool, Carom, Chess, Kids play area, Mini Theatre, Card Room.

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