studio8 is an architecture and material design lab working between crafts and digital tools to bring forward new planet-centred solutions for space design, materials, and waste reclaim. The creative practice lies between the boundaries of architecture, material design, digital scenography and urban strategies.

Our Values

1

Dreamers.

We are optimists and strive to create an optimistic reality for the planet.

2

Planet-human-centred.

We believe in designing people’s needs without overstepping the limits of our world.

3

Observe – Learn – Create.

We are enthusiastic about the future and curious about the world, and we bring that to our work. We are travellers constantly inspired by other cultures, textures and landscapes.

 

4

Transparency.

We believe in a transparent workplace, business, and honest client communication.

5

Uniqueness.

Our products are high-end and unique as they embrace resourcefulness and customization.

6

Inclusivity.

Change can’t be done alone; we work together with creatives, industry experts and digital tools opening space for experimentation and collaborations.

Our Mission

1

We want to lead the change in transforming design & architecture into a more circular industry, making it beautiful while reducing waste impact expressions.

2

Propose a cyclical approach to space design by acknowledging waste’s value and resourcefulness. We harvest the raw goods from demolition to give them a new life, avoiding the classical take-make-discard model.

3

Preserve spatial memories. By reusing old materials from demolition, we create new narratives about the geology of a place without freezing its history.

4

Design inclusive, functional and cheery places, adaptable to people’s ordinary life. We seek that each project has its own identity, stimulating new and positive perceptions.

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Patrícia Gomes

Architect and Co-founder 

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Luís Lima

Architect and Co-founder