Bespoke Rolls-Royce Dawn ‘The Kita’ Was Inspired By A Japanese Building

The latest custom Rolls-Royce is a one-off Dawn. The project is named ‘The Kita’, after ‘The Kita Tea House’ luxury residence in central Tokyo, Japan, and came to life in collaboration with architect Kengo Kuma, who designed the unique building.

The car, which was commissioned by the owner of the multi-level penthouse, sports a choice of colors and materials inside and out that reflect the spirit of ‘The Kita’. For instance, the Silver Haze exterior represents the building’s core structural materials, and in direct sunlight, it has bronze reflections, similar to the screen louvers on the outside and the detailing of the building’s interior.

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‘Handbuilt in Goodwood, England, for The Kita’, as the special treadplates read, the bespoke Dawn has a special motif decorating the dashboard, next to the unique clock. Accents transitioning from Piano Selby Grey to Piano Black bedeck the luxurious cabin that is wrapped in Selby Grey leather with Arctic White and Black trim. A nod to the paneling of the penthouse entrance lobby, the Royal Walnut paneling on the rear deck is said to “bring the interior and exterior together”. The umbrellas have a special color that matches the cockpit.

“This is the first time I have consulted on a project of this kind and I am proud that I was able to do so for Rolls-Royce, a company with which I share a respect for traditional craftsmanship and a desire to bring out the best in natural materials”, said Kengo Kuma. “Rolls-Royce has brought the essence of ‘The Kita’ into the car’s aesthetic, allowing the owner of ‘The Kita Tea House’ to take in their surrounding city environment. It is a great honor to see the car finally here at home in Tokyo.”