Koto releases sustainable modular home design in the Cotswolds
An iconic home.
We are delighted to release images of our first completed two-story modular house design. With a strong ethos of creating truly innovative, high-quality, and sustainable homes. Koto design dynamic and striking buildings that remain mindful of nature and the environment. Renders were first released in 2019 of the two-story twisted cantilevered building. Now complete, the building reflects Koto’s trademark of the minimalist Nordic aesthetic.
“We create spaces which pay homage to stillness. Calm and considered sanctuaries that are both flexible and functional.”
Zoe Little @ Koto Living
The upside-down home was created to maximise the views of the surrounding nature from the living spaces, creating the feeling of living within the trees whilst the lower floor was designed to accommodate more intimate and cosy spaces. Though the sculptural form is strong, the striking design sits well within the surrounding nature.
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Olco Studios.
“We believe well designed spaces can transform our environment. Koto creates simple, flexible and functional homes which embrace slow living.”
Theo Dales @ Koto Design
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Edvinas Bruzas.
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Olco Studios.
Spaces to retreat.
The timeless and distinctive aesthetic of minimalist ‘quiet luxury’ that Koto embodies is accentuated in the interiors. The raw exposed CLT walls and structure throughout the first floor internal spaces contrast to the black exterior, imbuing a sense of calm and serenity, soft and organic.
Elements of craft and natural materials are woven throughout the interior scheme. The restrained approach ensures the connection between the house and the nature outside with the use of organic shapes and thoughtful, special objects, quality over quantity.
The internal ground floor walls are painted with St Leo interiors plaster paint that brings a richness and earthy texture that is perfectly imperfect, creating a feeling of warmth. This is a home where memories can be made, spaces that have been designed to feel comfortable and welcoming.
By adding texture in the form of organic fabrics, woven rugs, and textured plaster walls give the spaces the feeling of character and homeliness. This is a house to slow down in, where spaces have been designed to contemplate and engage with nature, or to be social and embrace the joy of celebration with friends and family.
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Olco Studios.
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Olco Studios.
‘The forward-thinking company, founded by couple Johnathon and Zoë Little and architect Theo Dales, has completed a range of minimalist cabins, all infused with Scandinavian style and sustainable architecture principles. But the energetic brand is not resting on its laurels, taking its minimalist Nordic architecture aesthetic to the larger scale and launching its first ever, two-storey modular design – meet Falcon House.’
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Edvinas Bruzas.
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Edvinas Bruzas.
The site.
Combining excellence in architecture and interior design, Habitat First Group creates an oasis of space where families can holiday comfortably and responsibly, while safely exploring the great outdoors.
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Edvinas Bruzas.
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Olco Studios.
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Edvinas Bruzas.
“My ambition is to create the most exciting collection of modern residential architecture in the world.”
Red Paxton @ Habitat First Group
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Edvinas Bruzas.
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Edvinas Bruzas.
Copyright @Koto Design - Photography Edvinas Bruzas.
Press Enquiries
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Project Enquiries
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Architecture - Koto Design
Interior design and furniture supply - Koto Living
Client - Private
Site - Lower Mill Estate by Habitat First Group
Interior Photography - Edvinas Bruzas
Exterior Photography - Olco Studios
Prefabricated Architecture
Sustainable by Necessity