The structure sits like a sculptural alien in the park, it’s geometric lines foreign amongst the organic curves of nature. However, the cabin’s façade manages to simultaneously blends in with the surrounding environment. The vertical lines of timber melt into the undergrowth of the forest behind it. Designers were largely influenced by the ancient Japanese philosophy Wabi Sabi that encourages acceptance of the transient nature of life, finding beauty in its imperfection. Koto employ the Japanese process of Shou Sugi Ban to char the timber façade, protecting the wood from weathering while also achieving a deep, decadent colour.
Large walls of glazing frame views of the garden, inviting nature to become a part of the unfolding workday. Koto’s founding partner, Theo Dales explains,
“inside the wooden sculpture, light is refracted from many angles to evoke a sense of shelter and warmth”. Further stating,
“Wabi-sabi is the perfect remedy to today’s hectic pace and obsession with perfectionism”.
Koto’s carbon-neutral geometric, modular cabins reimagine where and how we work, disrupting our interpretation of the conventional work office.
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