The Architecture of Humanity : Mediating Between the Built and the Natural

Q. Your work consistently demonstrates a deep respect for nature while embracing innovation. How does the studio create architecture and interiors that feel both human and forward-thinking, while maintaining the integrity of existing environmental conditions?

A. We understand architecture as an open dialogue with its environment. Our projects begin with three foundational ideas: void, idea, and time. “Void” refers to the generative potential of architecture—to create space for the unexpected, the unexplored. It is just as important as the built. The “Idea” is the intentional, clear response to a site—a proposal that is strong, concise, and precise. “Time” is the element that tests the resilience and relevance of a project. We know architecture is not static; it evolves through the way it is lived in, through shifts in climate, culture, and community.

We aim to design spaces that offer sensorial connection to place, and that enhance the human experience with warmth and integrity. Innovation, for us, lies in rethinking the relationship between interior and exterior, between user and material. In our Copas project—Treetops, in English—we avoided removing existing trees or altering the site’s natural topography. Instead, we created a tiered layout that allows the structure to float above the forest floor. The result is a home that invites its inhabitants to dwell among the trees—a fully immersive, elevated experience of landscape and shelter.