Black Chair, 2024.
Poplar wood, chared and lacquered.
Black Chair, 2024.
Poplar wood, chared and lacquered.
Orange Chair, 2024.
Ash wood, stained and lacquered.
Media Pod, 2018.
Designed as a media console with an integrated sound system, the unit also functions as a movable space divider for open plan spaces.
Teak Chair, 2024
Teak wood, lacquered.
Modular Room, 2016
A modular enclosure composed of 4'×8' units that aggregate to produce spaces in 4-foot increments. Fabricated from standard construction materials and mounted on casters, the system enables mobility, reconfiguration, and programmatic flexibility.
Unit 607, 2013.
Design and construction of a 1,400 sq. ft. loft renovation in Downtown Los Angeles.
Modular Sofa, 2016.
Custom-made modular sofa in plywood and suede.
Views from the Field, 2021.
Fabrication and installation of "Views from the Field", an exhibition by FreelandBuck at the SCI-Arc Gallery.
Bedroom Unit, 2020.
Design and fabrication of a spatial unit integrating a lofted sleeping area with built-in storage, workspace, and custom furnishings.
Stool & Bench, 2017.
Douglas fir wood, stained and clear-coated.
Valle Spa, 2023.
Conceptual design and digital renderings for a spa project in Ensenada, Mexico.
BKK Guesthouse, 2024.
Conceptual design and digital renderings for a guesthouse project in Bangkok, Thailand.
Retail Design, 2011-2014.
Retail identity architecture for American Apparel stores worldwide.
Ken Mishima is a Japanese-Peruvian architectural designer based in Los Angeles, California.
His work extends beyond conventional architectural practice to include construction and fabrication, brand and identity, art and creative direction.
This site documents selected projects developed over the years through independent practice, personal projects, and prior employment.