Transform Your Workspace: 8 Stunning Self-Designed Studios for a Calming Environment

This lookbook showcases the self-designed studios of eight architects, each characterized by earthy tones, wooden furnishings, and views of greenery that foster a sense of tranquility in their interiors.

Benefits of Natural Design

The advantages of incorporating natural materials and greenery into workspaces are well-documented, especially in enhancing focus and well-being. These architect-designed studios exemplify these principles while being tailored to reflect personal tastes and spatial requirements.

Design Elements

Each featured studio employs harmonious earthy palettes and maximizes outward views, allowing for abundant natural light and ample desk space, creating the ideal working environment.

Featured Studios

• Gardenhide Studio, UK, by Commonbond Architects: A mono-pitched studio made from hempcrete and timber, offering stunning views of the surrounding garden.
• Mourning Dovecote, USA, by Neal Schwartz: Designed to resemble a chapel, this studio features soft skylight illumination and a calming atmosphere.
• L'Atelier, France, by A6A: This former workshop incorporates birch desks and plants, creating a flexible workspace.
• Atelier Cecílio de Sousa, Portugal, by Aires Mateus: Located in an 18th-century building, it combines ornate decor with modern functionality.
• Studio by the Hill, India, by Mind Manifestation: This workspace reflects local landscapes with perforated brickwork and green-plaster walls.
• Urban Farming Office, Vietnam, by Vo Trong Nghia Architects: Surrounded by a vertical farm, this office integrates nature into its design.
• Red Hill House and Studio, Australia, by Zuzana & Nicholas: A utilitarian studio featuring large windows that connect to the garden.
• Hempcrete Studio, Belgium, by Van Laethem Architecten: Showcases exposed biomaterials, emphasizing natural aesthetics.

This latest addition to our lookbooks series aims to inspire with examples of how to create workspaces that not only look beautiful but also promote a calm and productive atmosphere.