2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

NEVERLAND — A Cyber-Fantasy Sanctuary Beneath Shibuya

Entrant Company

T&C Japan

Category

Interior Design - Entertainment

Client's Name

Tatsuo Akiba

Country / Region

Japan

NEVERLAND is a surreal nightclub hidden beneath the bustling streets of Shibuya, Tokyo—a space that dissolves the boundaries between fantasy and reality. Designed as a sensory escape, it merges sci-fi imagination, seductive aesthetics, and a provocative fusion of digital and physical experiences.
The space is immersed in gradients of neon and a cascade of mirror reflections. From the moment visitors step inside, they’re transported into a cinematic atmosphere, where light and motion become immersive. At the center stands the DJ booth—a “masked altar” composed of hexagonal mirrors and a monumental LED face—flanked by sculptural monster figures that heighten the tension between beauty and distortion.
The bar counter features a bold installation of gold-toned female leg sculptures, rhythmically aligned to create both visual impact and a sense of playful transgression. Surrounding the central void, the staircases and handrails are accented with crystal-like posts and LED strips, turning even circulation into an orchestrated visual performance.
Above, mirrored ceilings and sparkling chandeliers form layered compositions, evoking depth and levity. The upper floor offers a cultural collage: baroque-inspired red leather sofas, traditional Japanese floral ceilings, and Asian-themed corridors coexist to express the diverse, borderless nature of nightlife culture.
NEVERLAND is not just a club—it is a constructed alternate reality where sound, light, and form collide. Every detail is intentionally provocative, challenging perception and sparking curiosity. As the night deepens, the space transforms, revealing new dimensions depending on the viewer’s gaze.
In this underground haven, chaos becomes harmony, and overstimulation becomes serenity. NEVERLAND stands as a new kind of urban experience—one that dares its guests to lose themselves in the spectacle and reimagine what nightlife can be.

Credits

Designer / T&C JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Tatsuo Akiba
Interior Design / Meg Design Office
Megumi Chabata
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