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STUDIOFENCE is a Tokyo-based photography practice led by Kento Kubota, working across architecture, interiors, and commercial spaces.

The Work Begins with Looking.

A place is more than its dimensions. It is how light falls on a surface, how materials meet, and the way one room opens into another.

We work with architects, designers, and brands to understand the intent behind each project. Then we choose the perspective, light, and sequence that best express its character.

For many people, a photograph is their first encounter with a place. It should do more than show what was built. It should make the thinking behind it visible.

Alongside the quality of each image, we consider the consistency of light, color, texture, and composition across multiple projects. Respecting the character of each space while giving the photography a coherent visual language helps architects and brands present their work with continuity across portfolios, websites, and editorial materials.

A TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO CREATE

STUDIOFENCE

To Those Who Create.

To those who imaginewhat does not yet exist.

To those who givean idea its form.

To those who createfor lives beyond their own.

Behind every space,an intention.

Behind every detail,a decision.

Behind every work,unseen hours of care.

We begin with respect.

We look beyondthe surface.

We see not only what was made,but why it was made.

May what you have createdreach someone you will never meet.

Something canonly be seen.

THE FILM WILL BEGIN WHEN IN VIEW

Recognition

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External Recognition

The portfolio includes photographs of internationally recognized interiors and a collaborative architectural photography series recognized for the images themselves. Interior design awards belong to the respective design teams.

Architecture Photography MasterPrize 2026

Public Exterior · Professional

Under the Canopy Nogeyama Zoological Gardens

Honorable Mention · Architectural Photography

Photographic Direction & Ground-Level Photography — Kento Kubota / STUDIOFENCE
Photography — Kento Kubota / STUDIOFENCE & Naoki Terakawa / TERAKAWA Photo Office

Official Record

Best of Year Awards 2025

Beauty/Spa

KEEN Tachikawa

Honoree · Interior Design

Interior Design — Log.design · Photography — Kento Kubota / STUDIOFENCE

Official Record

German Design Award 2026

Excellent Architecture · Retail Architecture

SEA ROOM LYNN Tamagawa Takashimaya

Winner · Retail Architecture

Interior Design — Log.design · Photography — Kento Kubota / STUDIOFENCE

Official Record

Studio details

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Legal name
STUDIOFENCE LLC
Display name
STUDIOFENCE
Location
Fuchu-shi, Tokyo, Japan
Established
June 3, 2021
Representative
Kento Kubota
Field
Architectural and interior photography, photographic direction, retail and product imagery.
Recognition and Artistic Practice
STUDIOFENCE photographs architecture and interiors, including projects recognized internationally for their design.
The practice also includes independent photographic work and a collaborative series recognized for architectural photography.