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From looking through our posts, you should know we favor minimalist, industrial style, sustainability, good causes, and Italian design. It was constructed from two cross-laminated timber (CLT) cabins which were, stacked on top of one another and slightly twisted to create triangular terraces at either side of the first-floor kitchen, dining and living room. Calm and considered sanctuaries that are both flexible and functional,’ says zoe little, koto co-founder.
Vitra "willing to take risks" over changing products' appearance to improve sustainability, says CEO Nora Fehlbaum
The studio was chosen for the project thanks to its extensive collaboration history with firms within Index Ventures' portfolio, such as Blablacar, Trailine, and Discord. Koto also has a proven track record working with venture capital industry giants like a16z, Partech, Lightspeed Ventures, Cherry Ventures, and Blossom Capital. Index Press is a culmination of resources, from books, podcasts, and articles to interactive apps. It was developed so that founders can benchmark performance and make data-driven decisions, aligning their growth with successful tech startups like Airbnb, Figma, Plaid, Robinhood, and Slack. Sustainable operationsWe reuse or recycle 80-90% of our construction waste.
Koto and Aylott + Van Tromp launch a ‘hotel in a box’ concept to disrupt the hospitality industry - The Spaces
Koto and Aylott + Van Tromp launch a ‘hotel in a box’ concept to disrupt the hospitality industry.
Posted: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:49:07 GMT [source]
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Flooded by natural light and cosy nooks, Koto prefab cabins maximise use of space whilst connecting the user to the outside world, providing a sense of calm. In home settings, Koto prefab cabins effectively act as an elegant extension, offering that much appreciated ‘extra’ space for families to live, work and play in. Our ambition has been to create a lifestyle brand that is centered around the Nordic concept Friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv), an expression that translates to “open-air living”.
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‘hytte is seeking ambitious partners to disrupt the current hospitality and tourism accommodation model from existing hotel brands to new start-up ventures,’ says nathan aylott, co-founder of hytte and aylott & van tromp. We’re happy to come to you to evaluate your site to better understand your vision. Our expert team are here to guide you through all the necessary steps to deliver your dream building.
The art of adaptation and staying ahead in changing times, with Sean J. Cuttino
The sculptural form of the cantilevered Koto LivingHome 1 conceives a comfortable, two-bedroom residence from a tiny footprint. Dubbed Yksi (Finnish for "first"), this is the first home Koto created for Plant, showcasing classic Scandinavian design elements that convey quiet luxury while maximizing light, space, and sustainable living. Dark colors and copper Lusso fixtures bring a feeling of ‘noir opulence’, enveloping and awakening all senses.
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The new brand celebrates their commitment to tropical farmers, and their work feeding growing global populations. Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users. Sent every Tuesday and containing a selection of the most important news highlights. Sent every Thursday and featuring a selection of the best reader comments and most talked-about stories. A sitting area is organised around a wood-burning stove in one corner of this space, while a terrazzo-topped kitchen counter defines the dining area at the opposite end. New Norm is a global creative resource, built to foster exchange across disciplines.
Co-founders, Johnathon and Zoë Little, returned from living on the shores of Norway’s fjords with a deep appreciation of the local aesthetic and environment. As the brand progressed, Koto began looking further east to the minimalist world of Japanese design and their focus on social functionality. This is something that has always fascinated co-founder and architect Theo Dales. Koto share their emphasis on clean and simple details that provide a sense of calm.
Throughout the buildings, expansive concealed storage walls maximize floor space and maintain clean aesthetics. The space is flooded by natural light, cozy nooks and generous bespoke window seats, maximizing use of space whilst connecting the user to the outside world. 1, 2, 3 or 4-bed combinations with additional ‘add-ons’ including outdoor showers and saunas. Thinking about each living space as a separate design exercise has allowed us to create unique experiences in each space.
Feel the fear and do it anyway, with Joanna Henly
Norwegian poet Ibsen described the term as the value of spending time in the remote outdoors for spiritual and mental wellbeing. KOTO is challenging how we think about buildings in the landscape from every angle, from construction to how they have used and the environmental impact at every step along the way. We have created an ‘off the shelf’ housing solution, that addresses the demands of our changing mindsets towards house buying. Aiming for a faster and more cost-effective custom, high quality, healthy home, while creating sustainable living, LivingHome 1 and 2 are made using Plant Prefab’s patented, hybrid system for building prefabricated homes. In fact, through the introduction of modular units and panels, the complexity and cost of transportation and installation are reduced, while design flexibility is increased. Moreover, to decrease the amount of embodied carbon expelled during construction, synthetic materials such as cement siding have been replaced with timber-based products.
Even though each ‘pod’ boasts a large glazed facade, they can be orientated in such a fashion they will always remain private. Continuing the Nordic aesthetic, each cabin has a Morsoe wood burning stove and neutral interiors create calm and elegant spaces. UK-based Koto Design, with US-based Company Plant Prefab, have created two new houses entitled Piha or courtyard and Yksi or first, in Finnish. “Using natural materials and creating spaces that heighten human senses and provide opportunities to fully immerse in nature”, the design generates simple structures that maximize light and space. Conceived with nature in mind, an important Scandinavian value, both houses connect the inhabitants with the outdoors.
Z League is an online platform for people who love to play games, and play to win. We partnered with them to build a brand that positions Z League as the destination for fun, competitive play, where it’s truly anyone’s game. Tropic makes tropical crops easier to cultivate, healthier and more sustainable. The previous brand leant heavily into the technological and scientific aspects of their work, but we’ve repositioned them as a business working at the forefront of food security.
The CLT of the prefabricated cabin has been left exposed in the living space, with minimal fittings focusing attention on the views outside. Sock is disrupting the cold and futuristic crypto landscape by creating a safe and secure app to buy and trade crypto. A place for web3 natives and novices to access guidance, news, and every kind of crypto conversation. Inspired by the playfulness in the name, we built a brand that was accessible, inviting, and warm—a trust-powered and community-driven product for everyone to be part of. Koto have teamed up with USA based Abodu to designed their first modular home, bringing Koto’s signature Scandinavian simplicity with a Californian twist. Each home can be supplied with a range of finishes and premium appliances from Wolf and Fisher & Paykel.
"This dual-font approach mirrors the diverse perspectives central to the Index Press brand, creating a visually dynamic and engaging experience", says Howard. Index Ventures' foundational philosophy is that "Ideas don't build businesses, People do", so the Index Press brand concept evolved from this. One of the main ambitions for Index Press is that it would be able to deliver impactful insights in a saturated content landscape, acting as "A Signal in the Noise". We helped them with a rebrand that emphasized ‘never neutral’ – an identity that inspires positive action for the planet.
Priding ourselves as innovative cabin designers, we deliver beautifully crafted, customisable buildings that are produced to the very highest eco-standards. Built in a matter of months and arriving complete directly to site with utilities installed, prefabricated cabins offer a quick and simple solution for anyone looking to optimise the timely build process. Dedicated to sustainability, Plant Prefab has partnered up with Koto Design to create 2 new Net-Zero LivingHomes. The prefabricated modular homes inspired by Scandinavian architecture, embrace biophilic and sustainable living. We place immense value on the protection of these rights and will address any instance of infringement with utmost seriousness. There has been an uprising trend in people looking to slow down, reconnect with nature and take some much-needed time to recharge in recent times.
