Klein Dytham architecture (KDa) is a multi-disciplinary design practice active in the design of architecture, interiors, and public spaces and installations. Established by Royal College of Art graduates Mark Dytham and Astrid Klein in Tokyo at the dawn of the 90s, KDa quickly gained recognition with a series of audacious and award-winning projects. Working freely across design disciplines including architecture, interiors, temporary constructions, furniture, installations and events, KDa's output reflects the energy and freshness that Mark and Astrid find in Tokyo.
In 2003 they put together the first Pecha Kucha Night as a one-off event at their bar/gallery/event space, SuperDeluxe. A series of entertaining rapid-fire presentations in which each presenter shows 20 images up each for just 20 seconds, the Pecha Kucha format is now running in over 150 cities globally - there is now a Pecha Kucha event somewhere in the world every single day.
Main Awards and Prize
| 2002 |
Architecture Review ar+d Emerging Architecture Award
(Pika Pika Pretzel) |
| 2003 |
Good Design Award (Beacon Communications Office) |
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JCD Design Award (Bloomberg ICE, ORIHICA) |
| 2004 |
I.D. Annual Design Review 2004, First Prize (Green Green Screen) |
| 2005 |
D&AD Awards 2005 Environmental Design & Architecture (Leaf Chapel) |
| 2006 |
I.D.Annual Design Review 2006, Honarable Mention (Billboard Building) |
| 2007 |
Nikkei New Office Awards Japan 2007
(TBWA\HAKUHODO) |
| 1962 |
born in Varese, Italy |
| 1986 |
graduated with First Class Bachelor of Arts Degree in
interior design at Ecole des Arts Decoratifs, Strasbourg, France |
| 1988 |
graduated with Master of Arts Degree in architecture at Royal College of Art, London |
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awarded Richard Rogers travel scholarship |
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worked at Toyo Ito architects & associates, Tokyo |
| 1991 |
established Klein Dytham architecture, Tokyo |
| 1997-2005 |
lecturer at Nihon University, College of Science and Technology |
| 2002-3 |
lecturer at Keio University, Tsukuba University |
| 2006 |
lecturer at University of California, Berkeley, USA |
| 1964 |
born in Northamptonshire, England |
| 1985 |
graduated with First Class Bachelor of Arts Degree in |
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architecture at Newcastle University School of Architecture |
| 1986 |
worked at Skidmore Owings and Merrill, Chicago |
| 1988 |
graduated with distinction Master of Arts Degree in |
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architecture at Royal College of Art, London |
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worked at Skidmore Owings and Merrill, London |
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won the Milton Keynes Development Corporation travel scholarship to Japan |
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worked at Toyo Ito Architects & Associates, Tokyo |
| 1991 |
established Klein Dytham architecture, Tokyo |
| 1999- |
lecturer at Tokyo Science University |
| 2000 |
received MBE (Member of the British Empire medal) from
the Queen in her New Years Honours List, for services to
British Architecture in Japan |
| 2001-3 |
lecturer at Hosei University |
| 2006 |
lecturer at University of California, Berkeley, USA |
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