Kazuyasu Kochi. Born in Chiba, Japan (1973). He completed his degree in Architecture in the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 1998. In the same university, he completed his masterals during the year 2000. Today, he is both an Architect and a Lecturer at the Shibaura Institute of Technology, Kyoto Seika University.
In 2003, he established his architectural firm, Kochi Architects' Studio. The firm is very interdisciplinary in its designs since they specialize in all types of architecture, like interior design, residential design, exhibition design and lighting design. Also, they are able to augment other elements like light and technology in an exceptional manner.
Arch. Kazuyasu Kochi looks for both Inspiration and Innovation in designing. These two factors make his designs both avant-garde and unpredictable, but at the same time, he can adjust accordingly to please and accommodate the needs of his client. A good example of one of his projects that shows his two design philosophies is the Colours House project, which was inspired by a TV and is very unique in its lighting. A few of his other popular works are the House kn, Amida house and the Atelier for a Caligrapher.
Awards
2011 Chubu Architecture Award: Amida House
2009 AR Awards, Shortlisted: House kn
2008 Izumozaki Design Competition, First Prize: a piece of Koboku
2006 Infill Design Competition, First Prize
2003 Aluminium Design Competition, Second Prize
2002 SD Review 2002, Newcomer Prize
