Kuroki is a refined workplace designed by Studio Allan Marshall, shaped by Japanese design principles and a focus on restraint, materiality and craft. The name comes from the Japanese word for black wood, setting the tone for an interior that feels grounded, tactile and quietly confident.

Set on the top floor above Sydney’s CBD, the space is filled with natural light. A restrained palette of warm timber, raw concrete and deep black detailing creates contrast without visual noise, bringing richness and warmth to the existing architectural shell.

Japanese joinery techniques informed the design language throughout. Precise junctions, layered forms and considered detailing create a clear rhythm across the floor. Rather than being decorative, each element contributes to how the interior is experienced and gives the workplace its distinct identity.

Light and shadow play an important role, shifting across the darker surfaces and revealing their texture throughout the day. The planning balances focused work with open collaboration, using subtle transitions in material and light to define each space.

Kuroki reflects Studio Allan Marshall’s belief that workplace design should shape how people feel, not simply where they work. The result is a calm and enduring interior where architecture, furniture and material work together as one.