The beautiful temple gardens of Kyoto played an integral role in Yoko’s journey to begin her studio in 2016. From a young age, Yoko was connected to the sensory details of day-to-day life in the ancient capital of Kyoto. She noticed how the subtle shadows of bamboo, incense filling the temple gardens and soft sunlight playing through leaves of the ‘Butterfly’ trees all had a profound effect on one’s wellbeing.

An early career in the competitive world of business and finance led Yoko to travel extensively across Asia, North America and Europe, before she settled in London in 2010. After spending countless days and nights in soulless airport lounges and bland hotel rooms, Yoko was led back to her fond memories of peaceful spaces and healing architecture. These moments led her to combine her polarising experiences through interior design.

Today, the London-based studio offers a full architecture and design service for private and commercial clients. Every space that she touches is crafted to bring balance and harmony to its dwellers.