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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

 

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