Archello Awards · Winners Announced
Archello Awards 2024 · Winners Announced
Archello Awards 2024
Winners Announced
Koto x Abodu
Joe Fletcher

KOTO x ABODU

Koto as Architects

‘KOTO UNVEIL THEIR FIRST USA COLLABORATION WITH ABODU.’

Koto is thrilled to unveil their first US collaboration with US startup, Abodu designing backyard homes and guest houses.

 

‘WE HAVE COLLABORATED CLOSELY WITH ABODU TO MARRY OUR AWARD-WINNING DESIGN WITH CALIFORNIA’S COASTAL INFLUENCE TO DEVELOP A BACKYARD HOME THAT IS BOTH BEAUTIFUL AND FUNCTIONAL.’ Johnathon Little - Founding partner at Koto.

 

Launched this week, homebuilder Abodu have developed a permitting programme which allows for super fast delivery of these modular homes to the US consumer. Abodu manage everything for you and your home will be in your backyard in 2 weeks or less - guaranteed. Abodu have teamed up with UK- based Koto who have designed their first modular home bringing their signature Scandinavian simplicity with a Californian twist. Each home can be supplied with a range of finishes and premium appliances from Wolf and Fisher & Paykel. Landscaping, external decking and a curated furniture package are also available, creating a hassle-free, turn-key rental solution.

 

“ABODU IS PROUD TO ENTER THE BAY AREA MARKET AND PROVIDE A NEW, COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE FOR THOSE SEEKING MORE SPACE OR LOOKING TO MONETIZE THEIR BACKYARD VIA RENTAL INCOME.” John Geary - Founding partner at Abodu.

 

“WE BELIEVE WELL DESIGNED SPACES CAN TRANSFORM AN ENVIRONMENT, CREATING SIMPLE, FLEXIBLE AND FUNCTIONAL HOMES THAT EMBRACE SLOW LIVING, BUILT EFFICIENTLY.” Zoe Little - Founding partner at Koto.

 

Koto homes and cabins are designed with the belief that beautiful buildings can be accessible to everyone and can correspond with our natural environment. Using form, material and texture to create minimalistic yet highly efficient Űl i epxl } Ų homes. Koto have teamed up with experienced and pioneering manufacturing partners in the UK and in the USA to deliver their prefabricated homes and cabins.

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