About AYA
We are a growing, independent design studio working at the fusion of architecture and interior design.
With academic backgrounds and professional experience across diverse contexts, we create spaces that are thoughtful, functional, and precisely aligned with each project’s purpose.
Our work balances clarity and performance with atmosphere and intention. We describe this approach as “Spaces in Between”—designing where architecture and interior meet, where function intersects with emotion, and where structure, material, light, and everyday life converge.
Through this approach, we design environments that are both functional and inspiring. We welcome collaboration and look forward to translating your vision and ideas into spatial reality.
Our narative
Our design process begins with an understanding of place, people, and purpose. We see architecture and interior not as separate disciplines, but as one continuous spatial experience shaped from the inside out. Each project is guided by proportion, material honesty, and clarity of function. We prioritize calm spaces that allow life to unfold naturally, opting for simplicity over excess, and precision over intention. Flexibility and longevity are key, ensuring spaces can evolve with their users over time. Material, light, and structure are treated as active design elements, carefully composed to create atmosphere without overpowering function.
Design Gallery
Discover our spaces
Explore the diverse range of AYA projects, from dynamic retail environments to intricate residential designs. Each project reflects a considered balance of technical expertise and artistic expression, capturing a clear sense of form, proportion, and perspective.
Some projects were completed during years of professional practice at Studio 8 and remain the intellectual property of Studio 8.
Residential, Hospitality
We design calm and functional living environments that support daily life while offering a sense of comfort and balance. Our approach focuses on spatial clarity, material quality, and thoughtful detailing, creating spaces that feel personal, adaptable, and enduring. Each project responds to the lifestyle of its users, blending atmosphere with practicality.
F&B
Create food and beverage spaces that are experience-driven and operationally efficient. Design is shaped by movement, atmosphere, and brand identity, ensuring a clear relationship between back-of-house function and front-of-house experience. Our spaces support social interaction while remaining flexible for future growth
Comertial
design workspaces that balance efficiency, clarity, and well-being. Each project is driven by function and workflow, while expressing the company’s culture and values through spatial organization, material selection, and light. Flexibility and long-term use are central to our approach.
Retail
We design retail environments that elevate products and enhance customer experience. Spatial strategies focus on clarity, adaptability, and storytelling, allowing the space to evolve with changing collections and brand direction. Flexible systems enable transformation while maintaining a strong identity.