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A COMING TOGETHER

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A Coming Together, 2021–2025

Four years ago, in a time of contraction — when the city felt divided and uncertain — we found an old building and decided to open the doors.

We called it KOU Studios — A Coming Together.

Born out of restriction, KOU was built on openness. What started as an experiment quickly became a living space for what Vancouver needed most: connection. We hosted dinners and pop-ups, sound healing and movement classes, fundraisers, art shows, and community gatherings of every kind. It became a place where people of all walks could show up, share ideas, and belong.

We never had a script — only the belief that space can hold possibility if people are given the chance to shape it. Over the years, hundreds passed through these doors — artists, makers, chefs, healers, small business owners, and friends — all leaving something behind.

All around us, heritage buildings sit empty — priced out of possibility. The commercial real estate market is softening, yet the city’s rigidity remains. There’s a gap between what’s technically allowed and what’s actually possible, and spaces like ours are what fall through it.

This winter, our chapter here comes to an end. After years of trying to fit a living, breathing creative concept into outdated city frameworks, the red tape finally caught up with us. The layers of permitting, costs, and compliance made it impossible to stay.

And so, this old building — with its trusses and beams and a century of stories — may now sit empty, awaiting demolition.

But what we built here mattered. We saw what can happen when people come together — when a building becomes a vessel for community, collaboration, and joy.

To everyone who showed up, shared, created, moved, cooked, healed, built, or simply spent time with us — thank you. 

You made this space what it was.

We’re already onto new ground and can’t wait to share — keep following here and subscribe to our newsletter to join us on our next journey.

Our shop will remain open in person and online until we sell out of everything so please come and visit us! 



With love,

Rob @beingrlytle of @elpidiotrading
Brit @brit_gill of @nwhr__
Car @carlyn_gill of @nwhr_
Tom


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5 months ago


THE KOU SHOP (online)

As we’ve been clearing out the studios, we realized there are still a handful of KOU SHOP staples left. In an effort to close out this chapter, we are offering a 50% discount on everything that is remaining!!!

If you want to scoop anything up, please use the link below and we’ve set up a simple pick-up system:
* 50% off everything using code: KOU50
* Local pickup only (Vancouver)
* Limited quantities, first come

Once you place your order, we’ll follow up with pickup details (storage located behind KOU STUDIOS - 2008 Manitoba St)


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2 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


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42
3 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


409
42
3 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


409
42
3 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


409
42
3 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


409
42
3 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


409
42
3 weeks ago


Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


409
42
3 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


409
42
3 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


409
42
3 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


409
42
3 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


409
42
3 weeks ago

Following the closure of KOU STUDIOS (as we know it), we have some updates.

Brit @brit_gill and Carlyn @carlyn_gill are joining forces with Daniel @daniel.ching of UNTITLED DESIGN AGENCY @untitled_designagency to launch NO/UN SPACE @nounspace_ — our new creative studio and headquarters for NOWHERE @nwhr__ and UNTITLED @untitled_designagency.

NOUN SPACE is a flexible, multi-use creative environment: a clean, design-forward home base open to a select network of creatives, brands, and production teams for shoots, small events, fittings, and pop-ups.

If you’ve worked with us at KOU, you’ll find a familiar ethos in this new chapter.

Quick note on KOU: The fate of the space is still in limbo, but we’re happy try to accommodate any rental or booking inquiries in the meantime — feel free to reach out.

Explore NOUN + learn more:
noun-space.com
@nounspace_

Studio rentals at NOUN are now open (early access for our existing community).

Booking inquiries: hello@noun-space.com

Join the NOUN SPACE newsletter (link in bio).

More to come very soon


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42
3 weeks ago

Our famous Sample Sale has returned!

This will be our final Sample Sale hosted at 2008 Manitoba Street — same building, new location. You’ll now find us in Studio 1 (corner of Manitoba & 4th).

Expect the same beloved brands, including Afends, Wemoto, Tee Library, Revolution, and more.

Open February 16–28 12PM–6PM daily


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3 months ago


ONE. LAST. CLEANSE.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who showed up last month to support our last hurrah as KOU.

You mean so much to us. It’s bittersweet to close this chapter but the year of The Horse has different plans for The Kou Crew.

We will send an update and next steps when the dust settles. Make sure to be signed up for our email newsletter to hear where we are headed next. ❤️


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3 months ago

Everything now 50% off. Use code KOU50


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3 months ago

Everything now 50% off. Use code KOU50


34
3 months ago

Everything now 50% off. Use code KOU50


34
3 months ago

Everything now 50% off. Use code KOU50


34
3 months ago

Everything now 50% off. Use code KOU50


34
3 months ago


Everything now 50% off. Use code KOU50


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3 months ago

Everything now 50% off. Use code KOU50


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3 months ago

All sample sale goodies are marked down to a flat rate!!!

- T Shirts $15
- Sweatshirts $30
- Hoodies $35
- Jackets $100
- Hats $10
- Socks $5


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4 months ago

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS!!! Come by for the last few days of THE KOU SHOP! Everything is up to 40% off. Love these pics from our first few days. ❤️ OPEN 12-6 today.


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4 months ago

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS!!! Come by for the last few days of THE KOU SHOP! Everything is up to 40% off. Love these pics from our first few days. ❤️ OPEN 12-6 today.


29
4 months ago

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS!!! Come by for the last few days of THE KOU SHOP! Everything is up to 40% off. Love these pics from our first few days. ❤️ OPEN 12-6 today.


29
4 months ago

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS!!! Come by for the last few days of THE KOU SHOP! Everything is up to 40% off. Love these pics from our first few days. ❤️ OPEN 12-6 today.


29
4 months ago

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS!!! Come by for the last few days of THE KOU SHOP! Everything is up to 40% off. Love these pics from our first few days. ❤️ OPEN 12-6 today.


29
4 months ago

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS!!! Come by for the last few days of THE KOU SHOP! Everything is up to 40% off. Love these pics from our first few days. ❤️ OPEN 12-6 today.


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4 months ago

What a bittersweet ending to a BREATH/SOUND series that started amidst the pandemic contraction. An open space for you to come as you were and transform. Thank you for holding space with us all of these years. Forever grateful to @_kelbey_ and @carolynannebudgie for their commitment to the MISSION and to @tarafeelss for holding down the fort and shop so it could all run as smoothly as possible. Warm Fuzzies all around — and so much respect to all of the people who came out to do the work. KOU ❤️s YOU.


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4 months ago

THE KOU SHOP IS CLOSING! We are still going until Saturday evening but are selling out of multiple SKUs per day! Come snag your faves at 15-40% off!!!


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4 months ago

The final week of THE KOU SHOP (as we know it) stay tuned for future projects but for now EVERYTHING MUST GO!! We have marked down some of our best and have already sold out of our most beloved SKUs. Come grab the last of the lasts and say goodbye with us to this special space. Open M-F 12-6 + SAT 12-5.


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4 months ago

Blood, sweat, tears and baby Charlie went into building KOU and especially our beloved shop. This is our final week —Come say hi. Everything is on sale…Come grab a final piece of KOU.


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13
4 months ago

Blood, sweat, tears and baby Charlie went into building KOU and especially our beloved shop. This is our final week —Come say hi. Everything is on sale…Come grab a final piece of KOU.


160
13
4 months ago

Blood, sweat, tears and baby Charlie went into building KOU and especially our beloved shop. This is our final week —Come say hi. Everything is on sale…Come grab a final piece of KOU.


160
13
4 months ago

Blood, sweat, tears and baby Charlie went into building KOU and especially our beloved shop. This is our final week —Come say hi. Everything is on sale…Come grab a final piece of KOU.


160
13
4 months ago

Blood, sweat, tears and baby Charlie went into building KOU and especially our beloved shop. This is our final week —Come say hi. Everything is on sale…Come grab a final piece of KOU.


160
13
4 months ago

Blood, sweat, tears and baby Charlie went into building KOU and especially our beloved shop. This is our final week —Come say hi. Everything is on sale…Come grab a final piece of KOU.


160
13
4 months ago


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