KiKi ARCHi
Japan

KiKi ARCHi stands as a distinguished representative of new-generation Japanese architectural practice, founded in Tokyo in 2013 by Yoshihiko Seki and Saika Akiyoshi, having established a pioneering reputation in contemporary commercial space design and cross-cultural architectural language innovation since its founding. This Tokyo-based practice with operations extending to China redefines contemporary Japanese architects' role in international design discourse through coordinated integration of design and culture.
KiKi ARCHi brings exceptional multicultural design perspectives and deep understanding of interdisciplinary approaches to architectural practice. The practice has garnered recognition for its commitment to integrating traditional Japanese architectural wisdom with contemporary international modernism, with Yoshihiko Seki being a distinguished graduate of Shibaura Institute of Technology, having trained at renowned practices including Studio Bednarski in London and Kengo Kuma & Associates, while Saika Akiyoshi, also a Shibaura Institute of Technology graduate, previously worked at HIDETO HORIIKE+URTOPIA and Office Hiyoshizaka.
The firm's design philosophy emphasizes that architecture should transcend functional limitations—designed not merely to satisfy basic needs but to evolve organically with users' lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. Through deep attention to "KiKi" (the sense to judge aesthetic value in various fields), working across diversified projects from architecture to interior, landscape, industrial, and furniture design, they believe the best design results from refined expression through precise and thoughtful processes. KiKi ARCHi believes design should serve as a carrier of brand identity and spatial memory, creating unique experiential environments through strategic spatial organization and material selection.
Beyond practice, the firm maintains strong academic integration through Yoshihiko Seki's lecturer positions at Toyo University Graduate School and Julong International Art School in Quanzhou, China. Through thoughtful integration of natural materials with modern construction methods, Japanese and international design elements application, and time-tested architectural wisdom, KiKi ARCHi has established itself as a significant contributor to contemporary Asian architectural discourse, creating architectural works that are both locally responsive and embrace global design vision. The firm currently maintains a professional architectural team including Saika Akiyoshi, Takahito Yagyuda, and Tianping Wang, occupying a unique position within the dynamic architectural landscapes of Tokyo, Beijing, and Shanghai.