studio tonari was founded by architect and carpenter Johannes Lauridsen and conceptual designer Louise Skafte, with a shared vision of creating architecture that responds to context, heritage, and community, drawing inspiration from the culture, traditions, and architecture of Japan.

Influenced by Japanese principles and a deep respect for the natural and built environment, the studio approaches every project as a dialogue with materials, landscape, and people. Each intervention considers the history of a place, the qualities of its materials, and the life that surrounds it.

The studio specialises in private residences, restoration, and sustainable building projects. Every project is carefully tailored to site-specific conditions, where spatial composition, natural light, and materiality work together to honor both past and present.

At Studio Tonari, we aim to create spaces that foster calm, harmony, and a sense of belonging. Our design process is guided by attentiveness, respect, and quiet observation, producing architecture that feels anchored in its context, connected to its community, and alive with time.