Koto are thrilled to collaborate with award-winning garden designer Tony Woods (Garden Club London), to exhibit at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by leading estate agent, Hamptons.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 will be taking place from 23rd May until 28th May where Koto and Garden Club London bring together a Garden Sanctuary by Hamptons.

Koto has created a small, beautiful and multi-functional space that serves as a place to meditate, a contemplative room, a space to sit and work, an immersive space to connect with the surrounding nature; a garden sanctuary.

Throughout the pandemic we have seen how people around the world have turned to nature - it has become our sanctuary. With more people working from home, there is an increased desire for more space, especially garden space. ‘A Sanctuary by Hamptons’ reflects the desire to create a space that incorporates the outside, that transforms the garden into an outside room.

Tony and his team at Garden Club London have transformed a traditional garden plot into a serene, tranquil setting that works in harmony with Koto’s carbon neutral garden cabin.

The structure assumes an elegant and functional sculptural geometric form with large glazing that frames immersive views of the garden. Crafted from timber, the structure is entirely natural and carbon neutral. The charred IRO timber exterior (shou-sugi -ban) draws from Japanese design influence and the ancient Japanese philosophy Wabi Sabi, focused on accepting the transient nature of life and the beauty in imperfection.

The tactility continues with the rich interior colour palette, chosen to elevate the architectural space and complement the outdoor surroundings whilst adding atmosphere. The St Leo plaster paint allows for a raw depth to the interiors, giving an imperfect texture to the walls The cabin is furnished with curated pieces from Menu AS, minimal crafted Scandinavian furniture, defining how the space can be used. The furniture is accompanied by a wood-burning stove by Morsoe.

The cabin is available via Koto Design
Prices starting from £65,000

Contact.

For Press and media enquiries please contact
zoe@kotodesign.co.uk

For all project and partnership enquiries please contact
poppy@kotocabins.com

Credits.

Architecture and Design - Koto Design
Interior design - Koto Living
Photography - Edvinas Bruzas
Garden Design - Tony Woods / Garden Club London
Client - RHS Chelsea, London 2022

Sponsor.
Hamptons

Partners.
Furniture supply - Menu
Decoration - St Leo Interior
Client - RHS Chelsea, London

About Koto.

Modular Architecture - Sustainable by necessity.

Koto delivers beautifully crafted, architect designed, energy neutral homes and cabins. All our buildings are produced to the very highest standards and delivered whole and complete directly to your site. Every Koto home has been crafted with the utmost respect for both our environment and the people we work with. The Koto studio co-founded by Zoe, Johnathon and Theo design modular houses, cabins and sculptural small buildings, with each one drawing inspiration from Scandinavian design and culture. Co-founders, Johnathon and Zoë Little, returned from living on the shores of Norway’s fjords with a deep appreciation of the local aesthetic and environment. As the brand progressed, Koto began looking further east to the minimalist world of Japanese design and their focus on social functionality. This is something that has always fascinated co-founder and architect Theo Dales. Koto shares their emphasis on clean and simple details that provide a sense of calm. This exploration has helped Koto’s designs evolve into the carefully-considered works they are today.

“As both designers and parents, we recognise the dynamic relationship between nature, quality design and one of life’s great luxuries – spending time with friends and family. Each and every Koto home embodies this ethos.”
Zoe Little - Co-Founder Koto.