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Koto's cabins are constructed using FSC-certified timber, a designation given to wood that originates from responsibly managed forests.

As Koto expands into the US market, they recently grew their US team by hiring Amy Sims, an architect specializing in prefabricated environments.

Koto offers a furniture package for clients in search of a turnkey building.

The Niwa collection prioritizes accessibility with panelized build that allow for efficient shipping and quick assembly‚ even in remote locations.

Floor plan of Lil Shingle by Best Practice Architecture

Inside, hardwood floors and birch plywood walls create natural warmth.

At the base of the stairs, a solid, recessed door can be closed in tandem with the above hatch to isolate the staircase from top to bottom. The resolution adds sound insulation and privacy.

The hatch can be operated swiftly and easily by one person, in part thanks to the installation of four hydraulic pistons.

Board-formed concrete retaining walls double as ramps from the deck to the garden’s highest point.

"Our books create a wall of intense detail: color, texture, and scale,

They kept the existing concrete exterior, but painted it white. There's a separate entrance to their home, and another to the office, which are directly on the street. The windows are from Schuco.

Their office is at the front of the property, with their home behind.