Award-Winning Commercial Interior Design
We believe a space should do more than look good; it should tell a story. Explore the projects where our process and passion earned us national recognition.
We were beyond thrilled to see our Nido rooftop bar project featured in Architectural Digest. It's a dream come true to be recognized by a publication we admire so much.
The full article in Architectural Digest, naming Nido as one of "5 new restaurants in Bengaluru with bold and beautiful interiors." This milestone fuels our passion for crafting inspiring spaces.
Featured in AD, now we casually drop it into every conversation. A fun post celebrating our feature and this incredible honor.
This project, Nido, was our nomination for the DP Awards in the Contemporary Craft category. We are proud of how we elevated humble lantana twigs into a refined, handwoven architectural surface.
The integration of lantana into an urban context was both a design innovation and an ecological gesture, bridging rural craft traditions with modern city life. This was a key part of our DP Awards nomination.
The craftsmanship in the Nido project lies in the delicate balance between precision and imperfection, with every twig individually selected and woven by hand.
Our biomimicry attempt for Nido involved collaborating with highly skilled artisans from Tamil Nadu to create this magical, cocoon-like canopy.
About this collection
We do not design for trophies; we design for impact, like the Nido rooftop project featured in Architectural Digest. To create that cocoon-like canopy, we did not use off-the-shelf materials. We researched invasive lantana shrubs and collaborated with rural artisans to hand-weave a structure that bridges forest ecology with urban luxury. That is the level of detail you can expect from us—a process that turns a raw material into the defining element of your commercial space.
When we look back at these projects, we do not just see the awards on the wall. We see the late nights, the site visits, and the genuine innovation that happens when a client trusts us with a bold vision.
Whether it is our work for Nido, recognized by Architectural Digest for its bold interiors, or our entertainment venues like The Comedy Theatre, our approach remains the same. We take a deep dive into the purpose of the space. For Nido, that meant understanding how to turn invasive lantana twigs into a refined ceiling structure that provides shade and atmosphere. It was a risk, but it created a unique ecological story that resonated with everyone who walked in.
We apply this same rigor to everything we do. From luxury retail boutiques that use PVD metal accents to create a sense of opulence, to modern office setups that balance productivity with vibrant brand storytelling, our goal is to craft spaces that people actually want to inhabit. Awards are just a byproduct of this process. They prove that when you prioritize craft and user experience over generic trends, the results speak for themselves. If you have a commercial space that needs a distinct identity, we would love to hear your vision and help bring it to life.
Studio 8 Designs
We are Arjun and Pankhuri, the duo behind Studio 8 Designs. We started this journey with just two projects, driven by a simple belief that execution is king and design should always start with the person using the space. We love the messy, human side of design—the site visits, the carpentry, and the constant problem-solving that happens before a space ever feels finished.
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