Developed in collaboration with Habitat First Group, the collection reflects Koto’s ongoing interest in wellness, sustainability, and quiet connection to nature, distilled here into a series of refined, low-impact houseboats.

The floating homes are moored on a newly developed lake, which will also be home to an alfresco spa and restaurant, opening in 2026. But the architecture itself is the draw: pared back and purposeful, with interiors that are serene and measured. There are two distinct models: Uku, a compact, one-bedroom layout suited for short stays or guest use, and Shio, a larger two-bedroom format designed for longer-term living. Both are modest in footprint but thoughtfully considered in feel.

Inside, daylight plays a leading role. Generous glazing and overhead skylights invite shifting reflections of the water across interior surfaces, while open-plan living areas are anchored by warm timber detailing and bespoke kitchen and bathroom joinery. The rooms are intentionally quiet, there’s a stillness to them that prioritises outlook over ornament, a simplicity that underscores Koto’s broader architectural ethos.

Decking wraps the perimeter of each structure, partially sheltered and opening out to the lake beyond. It’s here that the project’s architectural language feels most connected to its setting. There’s no hard divide between inside and out, just a slow gradient from the calm of the interiors to the gentle movement of water. From afar, the structures read as elemental forms, low-slung, dark-hued, and quietly sculptural against the reeds and horizon.