SKY YUTAKA Studio

SKY YUTAKA is a multidisciplinary design practice operating in the field of Architecture, Landscape and Design Research. The studio promotes sustainable design and innovations, and take a collaborative approach to design practice, research and academia.

Disciplines

Architecture

Guided by the belief that architecture fosters meaningful relationships, our approach unites technical performance, environmental stewardship, and cultural awareness. By contextualising engineering driven structures, we balance efficiency with intentional design. Through strategic integration of public spaces, we enhance amenity value and create lasting connections between architecture, community, and environment.

Landscape

Our landscape practice integrates sustainability, resource management, and conservation of ecological and cultural heritage. With thoughtful materials use, construction techniques, and circular economy principles, we minimise waste and create resilient, landscape led environments. This extends to government submissions, including for design panels reviews and ACABAS, ensuring compliance while maintaining design integrity and innovation.

Design Research

Our design research integrates strategic planning, spatial analysis, and placemaking to address multifaceted project demands. By studying space, use, and context, we craft tailored, client focused strategies. Through organisational design and research led briefs, we deliver adaptive, responsive solutions that enhance spatial quality across diverse scales and contexts.

Curatorial Practice + Scenography

We design exhibitions as immersive spatial narratives, transforming spaces into memorable experiences. Alongside exhibition design, our curatorial work provides insight into the complexities of creation. This synergy enables us to craft layered, engaging environments that resonate with diverse audiences and foster meaningful connections across disciplines and cultures.

Object + Craft

We create objects and installations that explore connections between materials, cultures, and techniques. Through design, prototyping, and analysis, we integrate craftsmanship, technology, and manufacturing expertise. Our work has been showcased internationally across museums, retail platforms, biennales, art fairs, and music festivals, reflecting diverse contexts and audiences.
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Sarah Lee

Architect, Founding Director
studio@sky-yutaka.com
+852-3428-5820

Yutaka Yano

Architects, Founding Director
studio@sky-yutaka.com
+852-3428-5820

Highly Commended Award (NEC) - Project of the Year category

Invisible Landscapes
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Invisible Landscapes

Design Trust Grantee

Borrowed Nature
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Borrowed Nature

Perspective Award Best In Landscape Category

Eight Gates
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Eight Gates

LaneCrawford Next Platform Award

Rain Flower
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Rain Flower

TKO Cross Bay Bridge Competition (Joint 1st Prize)

TKO Twins Dual Pedestrian And Vehicular Bridge
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TKO Twins Dual Pedestrian And Vehicular Bridge

Architecture of Shade Competition (3rd Prize)

Architecture of Shade
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Architecture of Shade

RIBA Bronze Medal and Serjeant Award for Excellence in Drawing

Hotel Retreat in Thiruvananthapuram
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Hotel Retreat in Thiruvananthapuram