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The studio was chosen for the project thanks to its extensive collaboration history with firms within Index Ventures' portfolio, such as Blablacar, Trailine, and Discord. Koto also has a proven track record working with venture capital industry giants like a16z, Partech, Lightspeed Ventures, Cherry Ventures, and Blossom Capital. Index Press is a culmination of resources, from books, podcasts, and articles to interactive apps. It was developed so that founders can benchmark performance and make data-driven decisions, aligning their growth with successful tech startups like Airbnb, Figma, Plaid, Robinhood, and Slack. Sustainable operationsWe reuse or recycle 80-90% of our construction waste.
KOTO designs a cache of coastal cabins in Cornwall

The sculptural form of the cantilevered Koto LivingHome 1 conceives a comfortable, two-bedroom residence from a tiny footprint. Dubbed Yksi (Finnish for "first"), this is the first home Koto created for Plant, showcasing classic Scandinavian design elements that convey quiet luxury while maximizing light, space, and sustainable living. Dark colors and copper Lusso fixtures bring a feeling of ‘noir opulence’, enveloping and awakening all senses.
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"This dual-font approach mirrors the diverse perspectives central to the Index Press brand, creating a visually dynamic and engaging experience", says Howard. Index Ventures' foundational philosophy is that "Ideas don't build businesses, People do", so the Index Press brand concept evolved from this. One of the main ambitions for Index Press is that it would be able to deliver impactful insights in a saturated content landscape, acting as "A Signal in the Noise". We helped them with a rebrand that emphasized ‘never neutral’ – an identity that inspires positive action for the planet.
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They have created an ‘off the shelf’ housing solution, that addresses the demands of our changing mindsets towards house buying. The houses are a sculptural interpretation of the small buildings that you see across europe, from bothys to alpine huts and norwegian hytte. These small pitched roof buildings are an integral part of the landscape and provide warmth, shelter and an opportunity to fully immerse in nature. Each bedroom is designed to feel like a private retreat within the landscape, key pieces of furniture all from Hay have been curated to create a calm, minimal environment. Occupants can enjoy flexible space, to sleep, to relax and to disconnect.
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Flooded by natural light and cosy nooks, Koto prefab cabins maximise use of space whilst connecting the user to the outside world, providing a sense of calm. In home settings, Koto prefab cabins effectively act as an elegant extension, offering that much appreciated ‘extra’ space for families to live, work and play in. Our ambition has been to create a lifestyle brand that is centered around the Nordic concept Friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv), an expression that translates to “open-air living”.
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Priding ourselves as innovative cabin designers, we deliver beautifully crafted, customisable buildings that are produced to the very highest eco-standards. Built in a matter of months and arriving complete directly to site with utilities installed, prefabricated cabins offer a quick and simple solution for anyone looking to optimise the timely build process. Dedicated to sustainability, Plant Prefab has partnered up with Koto Design to create 2 new Net-Zero LivingHomes. The prefabricated modular homes inspired by Scandinavian architecture, embrace biophilic and sustainable living. We place immense value on the protection of these rights and will address any instance of infringement with utmost seriousness. There has been an uprising trend in people looking to slow down, reconnect with nature and take some much-needed time to recharge in recent times.
Koto’s new cabins bring Nordic style to the US prefab market
Z League is an online platform for people who love to play games, and play to win. We partnered with them to build a brand that positions Z League as the destination for fun, competitive play, where it’s truly anyone’s game. Tropic makes tropical crops easier to cultivate, healthier and more sustainable. The previous brand leant heavily into the technological and scientific aspects of their work, but we’ve repositioned them as a business working at the forefront of food security.
As with all of Koto’s designs, the emphasis is on natural materials and a low carbon footprint. Launched in 2009, we explore the best in creativity and deliver news, inspiration, insight and advice to help you succeed. Spotlighting the diverse founders of and contributors to Index Press was the focus of the bespoke art direction and illustrations. Koto chose an artistic style to reflect the "contemporary, editorial essence of the brand, fostering warmth and approachability while conveying the expertise of these individuals", Howard adds.
Koto LivingHome 1
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 share their emphasis on clean and simple details that provide a sense of calm.
We and our production partners have a ‘fabric-first’ approach to energy efficiency, providing long term low-energy performance with an emphasizes on low-toxicity, natural and sustainable materials. Because we use wood-based products for the majority of our construction, these materials sequester carbon within the fabric of the building such that we can deliver carbon negative construction. For the interiors, koto embraced a minimal and timeless aesthetic that they call ‘quiet luxury’. The second floor features exposed CLT surfaces while the first floor walls are painted with st leo interiors plaster paint to create a ‘perfectly imperfect’ earthy texture.
News from Dezeen Events Guide, a listings guide covering the leading design-related events taking place around the world. To connect the home to the surrounding landscape, the upper storey is a single, open space with large windows at either end. The Piha and Yksi models are the newest additions to Koto Design’s lineup of prefab houses – and they come with some distinctly Nordic touches.
The CLT of the prefabricated cabin has been left exposed in the living space, with minimal fittings focusing attention on the views outside. Sock is disrupting the cold and futuristic crypto landscape by creating a safe and secure app to buy and trade crypto. A place for web3 natives and novices to access guidance, news, and every kind of crypto conversation. Inspired by the playfulness in the name, we built a brand that was accessible, inviting, and warm—a trust-powered and community-driven product for everyone to be part of. Koto have teamed up with USA based Abodu to designed their first modular home, bringing Koto’s signature Scandinavian simplicity with a Californian twist. Each home can be supplied with a range of finishes and premium appliances from Wolf and Fisher & Paykel.
Throughout the buildings, expansive concealed storage walls maximize floor space and maintain clean aesthetics. The space is flooded by natural light, cozy nooks and generous bespoke window seats, maximizing use of space whilst connecting the user to the outside world. 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.