Kyoto is located on Honshu Island and once was the capital city of Japan. Development of architecture in Kyoto in the Heian Period during the Heian period (794-1185) and the period of the nationalist culture, the architectural style became more Japanese, with thin columns and low ceilings and a preference for peaceful spaces. From the Heian period onward, this style of architecture developed as a distinctly Japanese style.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
Ace Hatano Architects Office
Scope of services: Inquiries, Consultations, First Meeting, Site Survey, Basic Design, Implementation Design, Quotation, Construction Contract, On-Site Supervision
Types of Built Projects: Houses, Apartments, Hospitals, Kindergartens, Nursery Schools, Hotels, Inns, Offices, Warehouses, Museums, Galleries, Sports Facilities, Restaurants
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto, Saka, Shiga, Nara, Hyogo, And Kansai
Style of work: Remodeling
Website: www.acehatano.jp
Takashi Hatano founded the Ace Hatano Architects Office. It is a Kyoto based firm. Their business content includes houses, apartments, hospitals, welfare facilities for the elderly, kindergartens, nursery schools, hotels, inns, offices, warehouses, museums, galleries, sports facilities, and restaurants.
Alcotet Co., Ltd.
Scope of services: Architecture, Interiors, Seismic Diagnosis, Remodeling, Renovation, Commercial Facility Production, Housing
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Apartment, Offices, Hotel, Restaurants
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Remodeling
Website: www.gion-arco.jp
Alcotet Co., Ltd. business content Architecture, Interiors, Seismic Diagnosis, Remodeling, Renovation, Commercial Facility Production, Housing.
Alphaville Co.
Scope of services: They provide consulting, planning, design and supervision of all types of architecture
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Apartment, Offices, Hotel, Restaurants, Church, Roof House
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Simplicity
Website: www.a-ville.net
Horiguchi designed and constructed hory * garden, a store specializing in exterior and exterior construction in Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto.
Hory Garden
Scope of services: New Construction, Garden Remodeling, Residential, Commercial
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Apartment, Offices, Hotel, Restaurants, Gardens
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Landscape development
Website: www.horihori.info
Horiguchi designing and constructing at hory * garden, a store specializing in exterior and exterior construction in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto.
Kakuo Architect Office
Scope of services: Residential and Hospitality
Types of Built Projects: Family House, Villa, Apartment, Offices, Hotel, Restaurants, Gardens
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: As per client requirement
Website: www.kakuo.jp
The office is a renovation of a 35-year-old building. To the east, there is a stone monument where the founder of the Soto sect, Dogen Zenshi, died in 1253, and it has been popular for more than 750 years.
Labot Co.
Scope of services: Open exterior, Semi-closed exterior, Closed exterior, Garden, Remodeling
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Landscape, Architecture
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Modern
Website: www.lab-t.com
At LABOT, they support clothing, food, and housing, especially living with a spotlight on the outside. Thinking about “reasons to buy = valuable things” for residents, they put our utmost passion into “price you want to buy” and “design you want”, and are particular about “manufacturing from a living perspective”.
Maniwa Architectural Design Office
Scope of services: God construction, Temple construction, General construction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Architecture, Historical, Cultural
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Traditional Japanese wooden culture
Website: www.maniwa.sakura.ne.jp
Since its founding in 1977, Maba Architectural Design Office has been active mainly in Kyoto and researching traditional Japanese wooden culture.
Nest Design
Scope of services: New construction, remodeling, extension, renovation, Architecture, Interior, Furniture
Types of Built Projects: Housing, Stores, Nursery School, General construction
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Remodeling
Website: www.nest-design.net
Nest design business content New construction, remodeling, extension, renovation, Architecture, Interior, Furniture, Housing, Stores, Nursery School, General construction.
Nikaku Carpentry Co., Ltd.
Scope of services: Architectural Design, construction and supervision
Types of Built Projects: Custom homes, Apartment, Combined housing, Commercial facility, Renovation, Shrines and temples
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Sacral architecture
Website: www.nikaku.co.jp
Nikaku Carpentry Co., Ltd. ‘s mainly built projects are Custom homes, Apartments, Combined housing, Commercial facility, Renovation, Shrines and temp.
OKI Co. Ltd.
Scope of services: Design, Construction, Commercial Facilities, Condominium
Types of Built Projects: Architectural, Residential, Commercial
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Real Estate
Website: www.oki-jp.net
Their company was born in Kyoto and raised in Kyoto. The ultimate sweating group that continues to create a world-class city of Kyoto with the spirit of goodness (sellers, buyers, the world, and the future).
S Cube Associates Co., Ltd.
Scope of services: Residence, Housing, Office, Public, Leisure, Renovation, Competition, Research, Commercial
Types of Built Projects: Offices, Family House, Villa, Public Building, Apartment
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Modern designs
Website: www.s-cube-a.com
S Cube Associates Co., Ltd. was formed in 2008 in Kyoto. Their portfolio mainly includes Offices, Family houses, villas, public buildings, and Apartments.
Sawada Komuten Co.
Scope of services: Residence, Design, Construction, Commercial
Types of Built Projects: Offices, Family House, Villa, Public Building, Apartment
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Modern
Website: www.sawadakoumuten.jp
Sawada Komuten Co was established in 2000. Various business items, design and construction of building work, civil engineering business Construction industry registration.
Soma Construction Co., Ltd.
Scope of services: Medical, Welfare, Educational, Residential, Commercial
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Factory, Stores, Villa, Family House
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Modern architecture
Website: www.soushin-const.com
Soma Construction Co., Ltd. mostly built projects are Medical, Welfare, Educational, Residential, Commercial, Apartment, Factory, Stores, Villa, Family House.
Sora Co., Ltd.
Scope of services: Store, Design, Supervision, Renovation conversion, general construction, Construction, Management, Kitchen equipment
Types of Built Projects: Apartment, Factory, Stores, Villa, Family House, Hotel, Restaurant
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Modern
Website: www.koo-design.jp
Sora CoLtd mainly built projects are Store, Design, Supervision, Renovation conversion, general construction, Construction, Management, Kitchen equipment.
Takada Architects
Scope of services: Architectural planning, Design, Supervision, Consulting
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Architectural
Locations of Built Projects: Kyoto
Style of work: Unique designs
Website: www.takadaao.hannnari.com
Takada Architects have been working in Kyoto on many residential and commercial architecture and design projects. They specialise in supervision and consultation.
