Designing spaces, defining lifestyles.
A decade of
quiet ambition.
Eight Nine began in 2011 with a single residential commission and an unshakeable belief: that the best interiors are not decorated, but composed. We design by subtraction — removing everything that does not serve light, proportion or the people who live within a space.
Today we are a multidisciplinary atelier of architects, interior designers and project directors working across four continents. Whether a private residence or a flagship workplace, every project receives the same rigour, the same restraint, and the same obsession with the detail you will never consciously notice — but always feel.
We don't chase trends. We chase the feeling of a room that simply works — and quietly endures.
To be the studio that proves luxury and restraint are the same language.
To craft enduring spaces that elevate how people live, work and gather.
Our values.
Restraint
We design by subtraction — every element earns its place.
Craft
Detailing obsessed over, from the joint to the skyline.
Light
Natural light is our first and most generous material.
Longevity
Spaces built to age gracefully, not to date.
Studio milestones.
The studio is founded
Eight Nine opens with a single residential commission and a clear philosophy.
First international project
We deliver our first European residence and expand the atelier.
Commercial practice launches
Workplace and hospitality become a core pillar of the studio.
Award recognition
Multiple international honours place the studio on the global map.
A global atelier
Projects across four continents, one consistent design language.
Meet the
atelier.
Eleanor Vance
Founder & Creative Director
Eleanor leads the studio vision, blending architectural rigour with an editor’s eye for atmosphere.
Marcus Reed
Principal Architect
Marcus translates ambitious concepts into precise, buildable architecture.
Priya Nair
Head of Interiors
Priya curates material, light and furniture into cohesive, livable interiors.
Tomas Hartmann
Project Director
Tomas safeguards programme, budget and on-site quality from start to handover.
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