About NihonMinimal Studio
Founded in Tokyo in 2008, we are an architecture and interior design practice rooted in Japanese minimalism, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the spaces we inhabit.
A practice built on intentional design.
NihonMinimal Studio was founded by principal architects Kenji Mori and Ayaka Tanaka after years of practice in Tokyo and Amsterdam. Their combined experience — spanning residential architecture, urban planning, and fine interiors — gave rise to a studio philosophy where less is always more, and where the human being is always the measure of every decision.
Today, the studio operates from its Nihonbashi atelier with a team of twelve dedicated designers, architects, and project managers. We work across Japan and selected international commissions, maintaining a deliberately considered portfolio that allows us to give every project the attention it deserves.
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Our Core Values
Simplicity
We strip away everything unnecessary until only what truly matters remains. Clarity in design mirrors clarity of thought.
Authenticity
Every material chosen, every detail resolved — each decision is grounded in honest expression and enduring quality.
Balance
The equilibrium between open and enclosed, light and shadow, the human scale and architectural aspiration.
