phone Bridging Cultures,
Connecting Worlds from Japan

About Us

When people flourish, cities flourish.

Rooted in Japan’s philosophy of urban planning and landscape design, 
Moku creates thoughtful environments where people, nature, architecture, and landscape exist in harmony.

We create places that strengthen communities, cultivate well-being, 
and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Projects

Service

  • Landscape
  • Interior
  • Stone
  • Stone craft
  • Product | Innovation

Landscape

1

Our core expertise is Urban Landscape Design.
We design landscapes for urban developments, residential communities, hotels, commercial spaces and public projects. We also create a wide range of garden styles, including Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, Mediterranean gardens and dry landscapes.

Services include: Concept & Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Planting Design, Material & Element Selection, Tender & BOQ Coordination, Site Supervision, and Japanese & Zen Garden Maintenance.

Interior

2

We have established partnerships with leading interior design firms in Japan, including Super Potato, as well as selected local interior designers. Based on the concept, scale and requirements of each project, we can propose the most suitable interior design firm or designer. We can also provide landscape design that is carefully coordinated with the interior concept. By considering landscape, architecture and interior design as one integrated environment, we create cohesive spaces with a distinctive identity and atmosphere.

Services include: Interior Concept Design, Space Planning, Material & Finish Selection, Furniture Selection, Lighting Coordination, Styling, and Design Supervision.

Stone

3

We source and provide a wide range of natural stone to suit each project, design concept and application.
From the design stage through material selection, sample review and sourcing, we propose stone solutions that complement the overall landscape, architecture and interior. We also support stone selection and custom fabrication for a variety of applications, including flooring, walls, tables, monuments and art pieces.

Services include: Stone Design Consultation, Material Selection, Sample Review, Sourcing, Supplier Coordination, Custom Fabrication, and Delivery.

Custom stone fabrication

4

We create bespoke stone pieces tailored to the design vision and unique requirements of each project. Where required, highly skilled craftsmen can provide professional on-site installation to ensure the highest level of finish and precision. From concept development and material selection to detailed fabrication and installation, we collaborate with experienced artisans and specialist suppliers to deliver refined stonework for landscape, architectural and interior applications.

Applications include: Bespoke Tables, Benches, Monuments, Sculptures, Art Pieces, Water Features, Decorative Features, and Custom Landscape Stonework.

Product

5

We source and curate a selection of distinctive products inspired by Japanese craftsmanship and aesthetics, carefully chosen to complement each landscape and interior concept. From ready-made pieces to bespoke items, we provide products that enhance the character and atmosphere of each project.

Products include: Tatami, Water Basins, Bonsai, Artificial Bonsai, Japanese Garden Accessories, Interior Elements, and Bespoke Decorative Pieces.

Area Achivements

Partner

Super PotatoMOREarchiLAB

Company

Our team

  • Akane Ishitoku Managing Director Akane Ishitoku is the Managing Director of Moku landscape design in Dubai, overseeing the Middle East market and international projects for 1moku.
    Born in Japan and educated in New Zealand, she holds a master’s degree in International Business. Before joining 1moku’s overseas operations in 2017, she worked at Deloitte as a strategy consultant, focusing on global strategy projects for major Japanese corporations.

    Growing up on a small island in Japan and experiencing the nature of New Zealand shaped her deep connection to landscapes. With a strong passion for art, she is dedicated to preserving Japanese landscape techniques and creating artistic spaces that harmonize with the land and people’s way of living.
  • Rikae Ishitoku Director A certified Shihan (Master Instructor) of the Nihon Kado Association, she has also studied the Japanese tea ceremony under a master of the Omotesenke tradition. She holds an IBF International Makeup Artist License and has continued to explore the concept of beauty from diverse perspectives, including Ikebana, the Japanese tea ceremony, and beauty artistry.

    Today, her creative practice extends to glass art, through which she seeks to share the culture, aesthetics, and sensibilities of Japan with a wider international audience.

    While honoring the traditions that have been passed down through generations, she brings them together with a contemporary sensibility to create a distinctive expression of Japanese beauty, sharing it with audiences both in Japan and around the world.
  • Yasmin Castillo landscape director Dominican-American.landscape architect born in 1983. Influenced by her upbringing and contrasts between the Caribbean and the skylines of New York City, she obtained an architecture degree at UNPHU in 2001. She has experience in private and public projects working with multidisciplinary teamsm in touristic development planning, and aiming to preserve environmental diversity.

    Obtained a Master's Degree in Landscape from ETSAB-UPC. She joined 1 Moku in 2018, where she's working on merging her concern for natural settings and acquired knowledge of Catalonia with a sensitive and thoughtful vision of the Japanese landscape.
  • Samuel Ferran Coordinator Born in Sabadell (Barcelona) and having completed all his studies up to high school in Japan, he is in charge of all communication and negotiations on international projects.

    With work experience in different countries and a higher degree in international commerce from the UAB Foundation, he has an international profile that helps to create a link between 1moku and the rest of the world. He joined 1moku in 2022 due to the increasing demand for international projects.
  • Naruki Higashi Sales Director After graduating from the University of Tokyo, he joined Dentsu, Japan’s largest advertising agency, where he worked in copywriting and sales for major Japanese companies.
    He later moved to Dubai, where he has built a media presence covering the UAE real estate market while also handling property transactions for high-net-worth clients.

    At Moku Landscape Design, he is responsible for sales and business development, leveraging his communication experience in Japan, knowledge of urban development in UAE, and local network to develop new projects and partnerships across the Middle East.
  • Angelica Morelli Sales Manager Born and raised in Sweden, Angelica has spent much of her life living and working across Europe and Asia, including 10 years in Japan. Her international background has fostered a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, traditions and aesthetics, as well as a natural ability to connect with people from different backgrounds.

    With experience in design, fashion and client-focused environments, Angelica brings a refined international perspective and a long-standing connection to Japan to her role as Sales Manager at MOKU Dubai. She is passionate about building meaningful client relationships and communicating MOKU’s distinctive approach to design with sensitivity, clarity and an understanding of both Japanese aesthetics and an international clientele.