Kyoto Minimalist Villa
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Kyoto Minimalist Villa

Kyoto, Japan

Client Private Residence Timeline 8 Months Completion October 2024

Technical Strategy

Engineering Calm

We approached the floor plan as a heat map of human activity. The goal was to provide functional light without disrupting the visual calm.

Ambient Layer (2700K)

Soft, dimmable lighting for general circulation using indirect cove lighting.

Task Layer (3000K)

High-CRI focused lighting positioned directly over the kitchen island and reading nooks.

Accent Layer

Narrow beam angles (15°) used to highlight art pieces and architectural columns.

Technical strategy — lighting layout

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