ABOUT
Based in Tokyo, we are an international team of designers working on projects encompassing a full-range of scales and a diversity of services. Our areas of expertise include but are not limited to:
Architecture / Urban design / Interior design / Branding / Concept development / Project coordination / Participatory community planning
PHILOSOPHY: A DESIGN OF CONNECTION
To "connect" means to establish meaningful relationships between different elements in a positive way. In an era when societies are increasingly interconnected on a global scale, each micro-locality should strive to preserve its unique cultural identity, shaped through its connections over time and human relations.
We aim to create value by considering the relationships between various phenomena and effectively connecting them through the act of design. In particular, we seek to improve the human condition through spatial design.
We believe that design is a process of transforming abstract thoughts and concepts into tangible forms. It is an intentional, positive act of problem-solving.
We dedicate ourselves to tackling challenges from the following perspectives:
Environment:
People:
Technology:
Locality:
Scale:
Commitment to sustainability and environmental friendliness
Creating spaces that encourage and enable harmonious community living
Continuous development of innovative designs and methods
Vernacular design solutions that respect local contexts
Design applications that transcend the concept of scale
REPRESENTATIVES
Principal, Kobayashi Maki Design Workshop
Professor, Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus
Principal, Kobayashi Maki Design Workshop