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Studio8architects 八荒 A multidisciplinary design studio A multidisciplinary design studio, 专注从品牌概念的诞生、视觉识别系统设计、到产品和室内设计实现的全套解决方案。我们站在建筑师的角度看品牌，才能真正贯穿地思考如何将一个品牌的概念从纸面到地面完整得呈现。

The seating arrangement along the window area integrates with each window frame, which serves as both a view frame and a...
13/07/2026

The seating arrangement along the window area integrates with each window frame, which serves as both a view frame and a two-person dining space. The exposed ceiling beams in this area house all piping and ductwork in adjacent drop ceilings. The window frame height aligns with the bottom of the drop ceiling, leaving a gap for pendant lighting arrangement. The lights are set apart from the ceiling, providing a sense of height and ceremony when seated, while maintaining an unobtrusive presence from a distance. At the other end of the space, a “rusty” mirror reflects the overall material tone of the space and the windows across, extending and enhancing the spatial rhythm.
Photos by Sven Zhang
     

The spatial division of therooms adheres to the column grid but deviates slightly at the entrance,exposing columns and b...
13/07/2026

The spatial division of the
rooms adheres to the column grid but deviates slightly at the entrance,
exposing columns and beams to form a sculptural "skeleton." The
cross-shaped columns and beams create a sense of volume, contrasting with the
light-colored materials of the corridor and the dark wooden surfaces of the
room entrances, generating spatial tension. The space created by the setback at
the entrance serves as a waiting area before entering the private rooms,
blending with the corridor and resembling pocket spaces at urban street
corners. Guests experience the fluidity and openness of the space, rather than
a long, narrow, enclosed path, culminating in a brief pause before entering the
private rooms, leaving plenty of room for imagination.

Depending on functional
needs, private rooms are designed with tea rooms or tatami areas, some
featuring fireplaces or KTV leisure functions. The furniture includes the
owner’s collection of old wooden pieces, along with seal stone sculptures and
pottery in wall niches, creating an elegant classical Chinese ambiance. The
materials used include artistic paint and stone, maintaining a modern feel.
Matching sound-absorbing soft packages ensure acoustic comfort in the private
rooms.
Photos by Sven Zhang

The spatial installation by STUDIO8 ARCHITECTS at Porta Nuova, during Milan design week 2026The installation takes the...
04/05/2026

The spatial installation by STUDIO8 ARCHITECTS at Porta Nuova, during Milan design week 2026

The installation takes the Chinese tower as its archetype — built entirely through mortise-and-tenon joinery, no screws, no glue, fully reversible. Stackable benches and stools form a modular system that functions independently or assembles into a sculptural tower form. The silhouette carries a deliberate visual echo of Chinese character structure: weight distributed, balance negotiated, meaning built from parts.

Light inside the pieces is diffuse, even, without a focal point — a different logic from Western directional light. Here, light doesn’t guide you somewhere. It simply stays. It becomes a medium for slowing down, for noticing where you are.

The site matters. Porta Nuova’s neoclassical stone — heavy, vertical, permanent — creates a quiet tension with the timber: lighter, horizontal, designed to be taken apart. Not a confrontation. A conversation. The symmetry of the square has been deliberately broken. There is no obvious path through. You have to move slowly, find your own way around it.
A very special thanks to and who helped us throughout this amazing experience.
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Exhibition venue Square design
Sponsors: Solid wood furniture & Ostuni Lighting
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A Dialogue between East and West- outdoor installation at Porta Nuova - Caselli 11_12 - Piazzale Principessa Clotilde - ...
20/04/2026

A Dialogue between East and West- outdoor installation at Porta Nuova - Caselli 11_12 - Piazzale Principessa Clotilde - Milan. Come see us from today until the 26th. The 23rd we will have an event here at the piazza- square from 6pm to 9pm;
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2026 MDW | STUDIO8 presents new installation.This Milan Design Week, STUDIO8 brings a new spatial installation to Porta ...
13/04/2026

2026 MDW | STUDIO8 presents new installation.

This Milan Design Week, STUDIO8 brings a new spatial installation to Porta Nuova — where Eastern philosophy meets Western classical architecture.
Faced with the weight and permanence of neoclassical stone, the team responds with quiet restraint: wood and light, inspired by the imagery of a traditional Eastern lantern, flowing gently between the columns like water through cracks — softening rigid order, stretching the visitor’s sense of time.
A dialogue between fullness and negative space. Between permanence and impermanence.
Brought to life in collaboration with JIFANG (几方木作) — translating the natural soul of solid wood into contemporary form — and Ostuni Light, whose precision lighting gives the structure its fluid, breathing presence.
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This installation will be presented at SQUARE
Sponsored by the solid wood furniture brand JIFANG
Sponsored by Ostuni Lighting
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In the master suite, the bathroom wall was set back along the original stucco line to expand the room and carve out an e...
24/03/2026

In the master suite, the bathroom wall was set back along the original stucco line to expand the room and carve out an elegant mirrored vanity area. Painted in the clients’ favorite shade of blue, this volume playfully contrasts with the ceiling’s original patina and visually connects the wall to the master bedroom’s decor. The high precision of these interventions was made possible by close collaboration with the team’s local architect in Rome, who directly supervised all construction phases.
Beyond a pre-existing arch lies the living room: a more intimate, secluded area with a comfortable sofa where the family can retreat to relax. Consequently, the kitchen and living room develop on opposite sides of the dining table, serving distinct functions while perfectly balancing conviviality with privacy.
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An Intercultural Curated Coexistence; The apartment thrives on highly precise interventions and deliberate cultural cont...
24/03/2026

An Intercultural Curated Coexistence; The apartment thrives on highly precise interventions and deliberate cultural contrasts. To preserve the original stucco, drop ceilings for climate control were restricted to hallways, while a custom V-shaped metal element in the entryway transforms mechanical routing into a striking architectural statement.
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Our Rome apartment project has been featured in . A Roman apartment where travertine stone carries the memories of the ...
24/03/2026

Our Rome apartment project has been featured in . A Roman apartment where travertine stone carries the memories of the ancient city, while a touch of the East quietly takes root. Two worlds, one home.
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The spatial simplification unlocked new functional possibilities. The former service room became a guest bathroom; the k...
16/03/2026

The spatial simplification unlocked new functional possibilities. The former service room became a guest bathroom; the kitchen-dining zone gained breadth and centrality.
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