WISH Magazine, the Australian Newspaper

June issue, 2018

Story Milanda Rout; Portrait Nic Walker

You may not have heard of Koichi Takada but you will soon enough, because the Japanese-born Australian-based architect is about to start changing the skylines of Sydney, Brisbane, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Mexico City. Eight of his projects will be completed in the next 18 months and you won’t be able to miss them. One is a $525 million futuristic apartment/retail structure called Infinity, shaped like a giant loop; another is Arc, a 22-storey building with public rooftop gardens covered in striking curved white ribcages.… Read more

ECO OUTDOOR

24 May 2018

Drawing inspiration from nature, Koichi Takada Architects have designed a waterfront property that gives a nod to tropical resort living.

Blessed with 40 meters of uninterrupted beach frontage, the views of this Pittwater home were always going to be its main feature. It was up to architect Koichi Takada and builder Jake Wall of J Group Projects to create a home that would respect the nature of the site while meeting the brief of a place that was reminiscent of a luxurious tropical resort.

When the clients purchased the waterfront property they aspired to create a… Read more

Australian Smart Skyscrapers Summit 2018

28 May 2018

UPCOMING: Our Principal Koichi Takada will join the Australian Smart Skyscrapers Summit 2018 Conference on June 26, DURING 4:15pm- 5:00pm at Doltone House – Darling Island Wharf.

Koichi Takada will be part of the “How to Best Design Human-centric Buildings?” panel discussion with Fred Holt, Partner of 3XN Architects; Laurie Aznavoorian, Organisational Designer of BVN Architecture; Mark Giles, Senior Associate of PTW Architects; Mike Horne, Founder/Director of Turf Design and Philip Vivian-Director, Bates Smart.

Looking forward to an interesting brain storming session with local and international architects and industry experts. For more information about the conference, please visit… Read more

HABITUS LIVING
8 May 2018
Sophia Watson

This waterfront retreat designed by iconic Australian-Japanese architect Koichi Takada is the epitome of an Australian dream home, adorned with a private beach, garden and open-plan living.

What is the ultimate Australian dream house? What does it look like and how does it function? What is its design driven by? Given that we are blessed with some of the world’s most stunning natural flora, surely it includes connection to the landscape. No matter your personal aesthetic, leanings and tastes, everyone benefits from living in and amongst nature.

This was particualry… Read more