Environmental Design
Mark Dytham
Director - Klein Dytham Architecture
Mark Dytham is a director of Klein Dytham architecture (KDa), one of Japan’s most exciting design firms. Born in Britain, Mark studied architecture at the Royal College of Art in London. In 1989 he traveled with Astrid Klein to Tokyo, where they established KDa which quickly gained recognition with a series of audacious, award-winning projects. Working freely across design disciplines including architecture, interiors, temporary constructions, furniture, installations and events, KDa’s output reflects the energy and freshness that Mark and Astrid find in Tokyo.
Mark has taught at universities both within and beyond Japan, and in 2000 was awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for services to British design in Japan.
In 2003 Dytham and Klein put together the first Pecha Kucha Night in Tokyo. A series of entertaining presentations in which each presenter shows 20 images each for just 20 seconds, the Pecha Kucha format is now running in over 250 cities globally, with over 60 events a month.
