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KANSO

Natural Materials

Stone • Wood • Clay • Light

Bespoke Interiors

Furniture • Lighting • Textiles

Holistic Planning

Architecture • Landscape • Flow

Silence in design.

We craft spaces that invite stillness. Our architecture focuses on the essential—removing the unnecessary to reveal the beauty of raw materials, light, and proportion.

50+

Spaces Created

Intl.

Client Base

4

Years Active

8

Master Artisans

Selected Works

All Projects
Architecture

Kyoto Tea House

Restoration and modern expansion.

Interior

Nara Residence

Private villa in the ancient capital.

Commercial

Aoyama Studio

Creative workspace for artists.

Our Philosophy

Architectural Studio

KANSO

Kyoto • Tokyo • Remote
12

Design Awards

We believe that true luxury lies in reduction. By removing the non-essential, we allow the spirit of the materials and the inhabitants to fill the space.

The Artisans
100%

Client Satisfaction

50+

Projects

4

Years

8

Team

01
  • Residential Architecture
  • Restoration of Heritage Sites
  • Sustainable Building Practices

Architecture

Structure & Form

02
  • Interior Spatial Planning
  • Bespoke Furniture Design
  • Lighting & Material Selection

Interiors

Atmosphere & Touch

03
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Zen Garden Design
  • Indoor-Outdoor Integration

Landscape

Nature & Harmony

Dialogue.

Understanding our process is the first step to collaboration. Here are common queries regarding our work.

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We strictly follow the principles of Kanso (Simplicity) and Shizen (Naturalness). We avoid ornamentation in favor of clean lines, natural materials, and the play of light and shadow.
Transparent fees

Invest.

Furniture Selection?

Curated vintage and custom pieces.

+ $5,000
$8,500
/concept
Timeline4 weeks
  • Spatial layout planning
  • Material moodboards
  • 3D visualizations

Detailed architectural fees calculated based on square footage.

Minimalismfor life.

Contact

hello@kanso.jp

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