At a Glance
Six things that distinguish our practice
Drawn from experience
Eight years working across Klang Valley residential and commercial projects. We have navigated complex sites, tight timelines, and difficult contractor relationships — and carry that knowledge forward.
Spatial clarity first
Before material or colour is discussed, we work on proportion, circulation, and light. Getting the spatial structure right is what makes everything that follows feel effortless.
Contractor-ready documents
Our design packages are buildable. They include scaled drawings, material call-outs, and detailed contractor notes — reducing the gap between design intent and on-site execution.
Plain, consistent communication
No unexplained decisions, no surprise costs. We keep clients informed through written summaries at each stage and are available to discuss queries promptly throughout the project.
Rooted in Kuala Lumpur
We know the city's material suppliers, trusted contractors, and building regulations. That local knowledge shortens lead times, improves sourcing choices, and keeps projects on track.
Restraint as a discipline
We resist the tendency to fill every surface. Negative space, considered material choice, and a limited palette allow each element to carry more meaning. Rooms breathe better this way.
Professional Expertise
Eight years, one hundred forty projects
Experience in this field accumulates in ways that are difficult to articulate quickly — an instinct for what will read too busy in a small KL apartment, or which material combination ages poorly in a humid climate. Our team has worked across a wide range of project types and scales, and that breadth makes us more reliable across different client situations.
Residential apartments, landed homes, and commercial studios
Renovation and new-build interior fit-out
Principal designer trained in both Malaysia and Japan
What experience looks like in practice
When a contractor proposes a ceiling grid that will compromise a spatial relationship we have designed, we catch it. When a material arrives on site that does not match the specification, we know how to manage that conversation without derailing the timeline. These moments are where experience makes a measurable difference.
Clients who have worked with less experienced designers often describe the same frustrations: decisions that seemed fine in drawings but felt wrong in reality. We draw on accumulated spatial judgment to reduce this gap.
What 3D visualization offers
Seeing a space rendered in three dimensions before construction begins allows clients to make informed decisions about material combinations, furniture scale, and light positioning. It is not a stylistic flourish — it is a tool for reducing costly changes mid-construction.
Our documentation includes floor plans, elevations, and 3D views as a standard part of the Design Craft package. Contractor notes are written to sit alongside these drawings so tradespeople have a single, coherent reference set.
Technology & Tools
Visualization that aids decision-making
We use 3D rendering as a communication tool, not a sales technique. The goal is to give clients a clear picture of how design choices will appear in practice so that revisions happen at the drawing stage rather than the construction stage.
3D visualizations included in Design Craft & Documentation
Scaled drawings and material call-outs in all design packages
Contractor notes written alongside drawings for buildability
Client Experience
A process that respects your pace
We take a small number of projects at a time so that each receives proper attention. This means you have access to the designer throughout the project, not a junior team member or an account manager. Decisions are made in conversation with you, not around you.
Direct communication with the lead designer throughout
Written summaries after each site visit and design review
Two revision cycles included in Design Craft service
How we handle revisions
The Design Craft service includes two structured revision cycles — enough to move from a first proposal to a refined design without the process becoming open-ended. We present changes clearly, explain the reasoning behind them, and record agreed decisions in writing.
Clients who have worked with firms that treat revisions as billable extras often comment on how different this feels. We build revision into the process because it is where good design actually happens.
Where the value lies
A well-documented design prevents expensive mid-renovation changes. It also reduces the time a client spends making individual decisions on site — decisions that are better made at drawing stage when they cost nothing to change.
Our Space Dialogue service at MYR 480 is designed as a low-commitment entry point that gives clients a clear picture before committing to a full design engagement. Many clients find it sufficient for smaller projects on its own.
Transparent Pricing
Fees that reflect the work, clearly stated
Our service fees are fixed and communicated before any engagement begins. There are no hidden consultancy charges, no billable communications, and no surprises when invoices arrive. The scope of each service is written out in plain language at the outset.
Space Dialogue from MYR 480 — no long-term commitment required
Fixed service fees discussed and agreed in advance
No unexpected charges for communication or minor updates
Outcomes
Spaces that work, and last
94%
Client satisfaction
Based on post-project feedback from clients who completed the Design Craft or Realization Guidance service.
1–2 wk
First proposal turnaround
Following a completed site visit and signed brief, we deliver an initial design direction within one to two weeks.
140+
Completed projects
Across Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley, spanning residential apartments, landed homes, and commercial studios.
How We Compare
A different way of working
Typical Studio Approach
Large project portfolio means limited direct access to the senior designer
Revisions treated as additional billable items, discouraging client input
Vague or verbal handovers to contractors, leading to interpretation errors on site
Trend-driven recommendations rather than responses to the specific space
Fees with variable components that are difficult to compare or anticipate
Hako Design Approach
Small project count ensures direct designer access throughout
Two structured revision cycles built into the service fee
Scaled drawings, material call-outs, and written contractor notes in every package
Design decisions grounded in spatial observation and client brief
Fixed fees stated in full before any work begins
What Sets Us Apart
Features less commonly found elsewhere
A modular service structure
Our three services — Space Dialogue, Design Craft, and Realization Guidance — are designed to be used independently or in sequence. Clients can engage at the level appropriate to their project without committing to a full-service scope upfront.
Spatial observation as a starting point
Space Dialogue begins with observation, not proposing. We visit, measure, and listen before making any suggestions. This positions us to offer direction that is genuinely responsive to the space rather than pre-formed.
Japanese design philosophy in a Malaysian context
Our design sensibility is shaped by principles drawn from Japanese joinery — interlocking structure, visible craftsmanship, material restraint — adapted for the climate, culture, and building practices of Kuala Lumpur.
Trusted contractor relationships
Over eight years we have developed working relationships with contractors and material suppliers who understand our standards. Clients who use our Realization Guidance service benefit directly from these connections.
Recognition
Milestones and professional standing
Malaysia Interior Design Awards
Residential Category — Shortlisted 2023
MIID Registered
Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers
140+ Projects
Completed across Klang Valley since 2017
TTDI Studio
Established Kuala Lumpur studio since 2017
Next Step
A conversation costs nothing
If you are considering design work for your home or studio, reach out and tell us a little about your space. We will let you know how we might be able to help.
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