To Tokyo and Beyond

This vibrant, comprehensive monograph invites readers to explore 76 projects from Klein Dytham architecture (KDa)’s impressive body of award-winning, multidisciplinary work from around the world. The Tokyo-based design studio was founded in 1991 by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham, along with Yukinari Hisayama, and since its establishment has been celebrated for its bold, imaginative and community-focused approach to architecture and design. The firm pushes the boundaries of creativity, producing a diverse portfolio that spans architecture, interiors, installations and public spaces.

Blending humour, experimentation and respect for tradition, these projects range from early works, such as Daikanyama T-SITE in Tokyo and Open House in Bangkok, to more recent designs, including the Fender flagship store in Tokyo and a Japanese cypress façade for the Cartier boutique in Osaka. This insightful monograph also highlights the studio’s contributions to global cultural phenomena like PechaKucha Night, and how KDa’s innovative ideas intertwine with the cultural, social and architectural fabric of Japan.

Thought-provoking narratives explore the studio’s creative process and philosophy, while stunning full-colour photography captures the bold and vibrant aesthetics emblematic of KDa’s style. From camouflaging forty-storey towers in an alpine resort to transforming a commercial building with intricate, openwork cladding, KDa’s designs have a sense of whimsy that brings joy and curiosity to architecture enthusiasts and observers alike.