Utomo Pyk Architecture / Objects is driven by a commitment to spatial experience and objects which inspire creativity in its users. We founded the studio in Tokyo 2022 and since then the work ranges from architectural projects to smaller objects such as furniture and ceramics. We strive for programmatic simplicity, spatial atmosphere and constructional logic to support adaptability and ensure longevity of the buildings we create. Based in Ubud in Indonesia with background in Japan, Switzerland and Sweden we gathered a mix of perspectives over years of experience. We aim to create architecture and objects that foster meaningful social interactions and resonate with people.
Tania Utomo (1992, Indonesia) studied architecture at Pelita Harapan University in Indonesia (B. Arch, 2014) and Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan (M. Arch, Diploma, 2018). She gained proffessional experience in Indonesia and Japan. Alongside her architectural work Tania is a potter and furniture designer. In Indonesia she worked at Andramatin, exploring modern tropicality and contemporary interpretations of traditional values. At Schemata Architects she developed a skilset in contemporary interior and furniture design. For six years she managed projects at Kengo Kuma and Associates, contributing to designs in Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Albania and Japan.
Nils Pyk (1987, Sweden) studied architecture at the KTH School of Architecture in Stockholm (B. Arch, 2015) and the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio, Switzerland (M. Arch, Diploma, 2019). He gained proffessional experience in Sweden, Switzerland, Japan and Indonesia. Alongside the architectural practice Nils is a furniture designer and potter. In Switzerland he worked at Christ & Gantenbein in Basel and Raumbureau in Zurich. In Tokyo he worked for many years at Sou Fujimoto Architects. There he managed large scale projects with diverse cultural influences like China, Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Greece, Hungary and Japan from small scale to city planning scale.