“Koto has become the market leading architecture and design studio specialising in sustainable, modular real estate predominantly within the luxury hospitality and residential sectors.”

Koto’s award-winning design team create and deliver outstanding quality buildings with pioneering sustainability with an ethos of quiet luxury.

An experienced global network of production partners allows Koto to deliver energy neutral buildings via off-site modular construction with exceptional speed of delivery.

Niwa- Koto’s Most Ambitious Cabin Collection to Date

Koto is thrilled to unveil Niwa—a groundbreaking cabin collection that redefines the accessibility of modular architecture. Niwa brings Koto’s signature, sustainably crafted designs to clients around the world, even in the most challenging and remote locations.

From quiet mountain getaways to vibrant urban settings, Niwa’s innovative flatpack design makes global delivery and swift assembly a reality. This unique family of cabins can be transported by vehicle, boat, plane, or even helicopter, allowing Koto to reach destinations previously beyond reach. For those in wildfire-prone regions, fire-resistant options are available for high-risk zones.

"Our mission has always been to connect people with nature through architecture," says Johnathon Little, Koto’s Co-Founder. "With Niwa, we’ve overcome access limitations, making Koto’s spaces available wherever you can imagine."

Niwa Cabin Configurations to Suit Every Lifestyle

Choose from a family of tailored cabin options, each reflecting Koto’s design ethos. For those seeking larger spaces, multiple Niwa cabins can be easily connected, creating expansive, personalized environments that adapt to your unique needs.

• Small- Studio or Sauna

• Medium- Studio, Sauna, or Sleep Cabin

• Large- Studio or Sleep Cabin

• XL- Gyms or Larger Self-Contained Accommodation Cabin

Each Niwa cabin features Koto’s iconic charred timber cladding, expansive glazing, and distinctive pitched roof. Designed with sustainably sourced materials, these cabins offer light-filled interiors and sit harmoniously within their natural surroundings.

Ready in Weeks, Built to Last

Niwa cabins are crafted to be delivered within weeks of ordering and assembled quickly by a small team. For a seamless experience, an optional curated furniture package from the Koto interior design team is available, showcasing elegance in every detail.

With global shipping available starting this autumn, Niwa is a transformative moment for Koto—providing a unique opportunity to experience unmatched design, quality, and sustainability, no matter where life takes you.

Starting from £245,000

Embrace a luxurious and sustainable lifestyle with Koto's turn-key 3-bed cabin. Ready for immediate purchase, this exquisitely designed home combines modern amenities with eco-friendly features, making it an ideal choice for those seeking comfort and sustainability. Contact us today to learn more and secure your dream cabin.

Key Features

Spacious and Elegant Design: The 3-bedroom cabin boasts a thoughtfully designed layout with spacious living areas, high ceilings, and large windows that flood the interiors with natural light. Each room is crafted to offer maximum comfort and style.

Sustainable Living: Built with sustainable materials and equipped with energy-efficient systems, this cabin minimizes environmental impact while providing a luxurious living environment. Solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and eco-friendly insulation are just a few of the green features included.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of modern amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen with premium appliances, a cozy wood-fired stove, and luxurious bathrooms with high-end fixtures. Every detail is designed to enhance your living experience.

Turn-Key Convenience: This cabin is ready for immediate occupancy, with all construction and installations completed. Simply move in and start enjoying your new luxury home without any additional hassle.

Ideal for Various Applications

Primary Residence: Perfect as a sustainable primary home, offering ample space for families and modern conveniences for everyday living.

Vacation Retreat: An ideal vacation home, providing a luxurious and eco-friendly escape in nature.

Investment Property: Attractive to eco-conscious renters and buyers, ensuring a high return on investment.

Bespoke Architectural Services and Energy-Neutral Buildings by Koto

At Koto, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke architectural services and beautifully crafted, architect-designed, energy-neutral buildings. Designed to meet your brief and budget, our prefabricated buildings are produced to the very highest standards and delivered whole and complete directly to your site.

Tailored Architectural Services

Koto offers tailored architectural services that cater to your specific needs and preferences. Our expert team works closely with you to understand your vision and requirements, ensuring that each project is customized to perfection. Whether you’re looking for a modern home, a stylish lodge, or a functional commercial space, Koto delivers designs that reflect your unique style and budget.

Energy-Neutral Buildings

Sustainability is at the core of our design philosophy. Koto specializes in creating energy-neutral buildings that minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and comfort. Our innovative designs incorporate the latest in sustainable technology and materials, ensuring your building is both eco-friendly and cost-effective.

High-Quality Prefabricated Buildings

Koto's prefabricated buildings are produced to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Each structure is meticulously crafted using premium materials and advanced manufacturing techniques. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every building is durable, stylish, and built to last.

Seamless Delivery and Installation

We understand the importance of convenience and efficiency in construction. That’s why Koto delivers all prefabricated buildings whole and complete directly to your site. This streamlined process minimizes disruption and ensures a faster, hassle-free installation, allowing you to enjoy your new space sooner.

Why Choose Koto?

Bespoke Designs: Our architectural services are tailored to your specific brief and budget, ensuring a unique and personalized outcome.

Energy-Neutral Focus: We specialize in energy-neutral buildings, prioritizing sustainability and efficiency in every project.

Premium Quality: Koto’s prefabricated buildings are crafted to the highest standards, using top-quality materials and techniques.

Efficient Delivery: Our buildings are delivered whole and complete to your site, ensuring a smooth and quick installation process.

Comprehensive Service: From initial consultation to final installation, Koto provides an end-to-end service that guarantees exceptional results.

Discover the difference of bespoke, energy-neutral design with Koto. Contact us today to learn how we can bring your vision to life with our expertly crafted prefabricated buildings.

Leading the Way in Restorative, Timeless Interior Design

Koto Living is our BIID-registered interior design studio, creating calming, crafted spaces that connect people to nature. Guided by our quiet luxury ethos and rooted in Scandinavian and Japanese design principles, we bring a sense of wellbeing and purpose to every project.

A Collaborative Approach

While many of our interiors are created for bespoke Koto-designed buildings, we also work independently - collaborating with private and commercial clients, developers, and external architects. Our projects span private residences, holiday homes, boutique hotels, and hospitality settings across Cornwall, Devon, London, Los Angeles, and beyond.

Full Turnkey Service

From initial concept to final styling, we offer a complete service:

• Interior Design – concept development, bespoke joinery, lighting, and FF&E

• Turnkey Furniture Packs – ready-to-live indoor and outdoor schemes

• Procurement & Installation – sourcing via trusted makers in the UK, Scandinavia, and worldwide

• Styling – the finishing touches that transform a space

Sustainable, Wellbeing-Led Design

We prioritise sustainably sourced materials, natural light, and human-centred design to create interiors that are both enduring and environmentally responsible.

Buy a Koto holiday home.

Spaces immersed in nature. Sanctuaries where architecture and landscape exist in perfect harmony. Now, you can own a Koto in some of the UK’s most breathtaking locations, from lakeside retreats and woodland hideaways to coastal escapes.

Koto homes embody minimalist aesthetics, sustainability, and a space to make memories. Places to slow down, spend time with family and friends, and embrace the simple joy of being present.

Self build finance - available now.

Buildstore Mortgage Services Limited are the UK’s leading mortgage brokerage specialising in mortgages and finance, designed specifically for homebuilding projects. Their specialist mortgage advisers will recommend and tailor borrowing solutions to your financial circumstances, design and build specifications, and payment schedule. They fully understand Koto’s processes, and the solutions required for the various projects we design.

Buildstore understands the complex and specialist experience required when financing self-build houses using the various building systems whether traditional build, timber frame, or structurally insulated panels. They have built solid relationships with lenders and created more than 70 exclusive mortgages, designed specifically to solve the common issues faced by individual homebuilders. These unique funding solutions set them apart from other mortgage brokers, and this allows us to help many customers who otherwise may not have had the chance to build their dream homes.

holiday home finance - coming soon.