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HEALTHY HOMES AND CABINS MADE THE SCANDINAVIAN WAY

DISCONNECT - RECONNECT Our ambition has been to create a lifestyle experience that is centred around the Nordic concept ‘Friluftsliv* (pronounced free-loofts-liv), an expression that translates to “open-air living.” Norwegian poet Ibsen described this term as the value of spending time in the remote outdoors for spiritual and mental well-being.

KOTO GUARANTEE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE LEVELS AND LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION ON ALL ITS HOMES AND CABINS. Koto is challenging how we think about buildings in the landscape from every angle, from construction to how they are used and the environmental impact at every step along the way. Our cabins are designed and manufactured to meet and exceed the requirements of UK building regulations. This produces less energy, healthy buildings and peace of mind for you.

LUXURY PREFABRICATED PRODUCTS Luxury products designed by skilled architects. Pre-crafted modern cabins and homes, bespoke design-led architectural projects and modular housing. Koto buildings offer the user a direct connection to nature, maximizing natural light and scenic views. Each Koto product reflects a minimal Nordic aesthetic.

Koto Loyiy - 8.5m2 Our 2-4 seater wood fired Koto saunas. Part of our Koto Elements range. KOTO OFFER MODULAR, PREFABRICATED CABINS AND HOME ALONGSIDE THEIR BESPOKE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Koto's modular concept allows for flexible living. 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. Throughout the buildings, expansive concealed storage walls rnaxirnise floor space and maintain the clean aesthetic. The space is flooded by...

Each bedroom is designed to feel like a private retreat within the landscape, key pieces of Scandinavian designed furniture have been curated to create a calm, minimal environment. Occupants can enjoy flexible space to sleep, relax and disconnect. Features include concealed storage walls and fold down beds. 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. The interiors in the en-suite...

CONSTRUCTION‘ALL KOTO CABINS AND HOMES ARE BUILTTO FULL HOUSING STANDARDS AND COME WITH A 10-YEAR NHBC WARRANTY.’ At Koto our cabins and homes are built to last. They are built using a timber frame construction method, guaranteeing high performance and low energy. We create spaces that are functionally efficient and beautifully designed. The majority of the work takes place off-site, in our workshops. This controlled environment enables complete accuracy, sheltered from the elements thus ensuring our master craftsmen have total control over the airtightness and energy efficiency of...

"Innovative, explorative, insightful, respectful, inclusive and constructive. Working with Koto is an open and collaborative experience where opinions and knowledge are freely shared." ARVE OLSEN-2018 "My dealings with Koto have always been a pleasure. My brief and project were actualised better than I could have imagined. Now they are working more in the UK, I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a young dynamic architectural and design company."

arChVLy KOTO IN CONVERSATION Could you explain more about the Scandinavian way of living behind your ideas, both aesthetically and constructively/architectonically? The best way to describe the shift in both design arvd personal perspective between Norway and the UK is by the following realisation. In London, if we left our desks and work behind before 6pm to meet family or friends we would be criticized (most often in silent dismissal) for not putting enough effort into the working day. In Oslo, it was flipped and if you were seen buried in work any time after 5pm, colleagues would be both...

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