Discovering overlooked value,
shaping it into future forms.
By observing the evolution of materials and technology,
we seek to rediscover bodily sensations and relationships with nature
that have often been overlooked in the process of modernization
through contemporary design and fabrication methods.
ZKI design is a design studio that explores the relationships between material, technology, space, and society,
developing them into architecture, interiors, products, installations, and visualization.
Architecture / Interior / Product / Installation /
Sustainable Design / Material Research / Digital Fabrication / 3DCG Visualization / Computational Design
Featured Projects
drape
Architecture / Interior / 3DCG Visualization / Computational Design
A housing project that uses a soft, fabric-like mass as a starting point, exploring a primitive form of dwelling through advanced technology.
Apartment Interior Renovation
Interior / Computational Design / 3DCG Visualization
A renovation project that transforms a typical compartmentalized apartment plan into a contemporary space defined by light and continuity.
Approach
From observation to concept
From concept to form
ZKI design carefully observes values that are often overlooked.
By reading the relationships between material, space, and society,
we move back and forth between research, concept design, visualization, prototyping,
and implementation to realize new forms of design.
01
Observe
Reading the values hidden within objects and places
Frame
Defining questions and directions, giving shape to the concept
03
Visualize
Making ideas shareable through 3DCG, drawings, and visual studies
04
Fabricate
Connecting ideas to materials, technology, and making, and developing them toward implementation
Expertise
A.
Design
Architecture / Interior / Product / Installation
From concept design to realization,
we design spaces and products across multiple scales.
B.
Research & Making
Sustainable Design / Material Research / Digital Fabrication
We explore the inherent qualities, behavior, and fabrication processes of materials,
seeking new possibilities through prototyping and testing.
C.
Visualization & Computation
3DCG Visualization / Computational Design
Through design methods that combine visualization and programming, we support the testing, communication, and development of ideas.
Studio
Looking beyond disciplines to engage with what is essential
Space, material, and technology do not exist in isolation.
They find meaning through their relationships with one another.
Starting from design, ZKI design moves beyond disciplinary boundaries
to uncover overlooked value and connect it to forms that lead toward the future.
Takuya Shiotsuki
Representative / Designer
After studying architecture and urban design at Chiba University and its graduate school,
he worked at Takenaka Corporation as a first-class architect,
where he was involved in complex facade and interior design proposals
using 3DCG, programming, and environmental simulation.
Since becoming independent, his work has expanded from residential-scale spaces to furniture and product design.
In recent years, he has also been exploring products and material expressions
using recycled and unused materials.
Studio Name
ZKI design
Base
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2024
Services / Fields
Architecture / Interior / Product / Installation / Material Research / Digital Fabrication / 3DCG Visualization / Computational Design
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Contact
We welcome project inquiries and consultation.
- Planning and design of architecture, interiors, and exhibition spaces
- Planning and design of furniture, products, and objects
- Product development using recycled and unused materials
- Digital fabrication support using 3D printing, CNC, and related technologies
- 3DCG visualization for architecture, interiors, and products
- Simulation and parametric study support using Grasshopper and Python
Early-stage and concept-phase inquiries are also welcome.
Even if the outline of your project is not yet fully defined, please feel free to get in touch.
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