SJA Studio operates at the intersection of space and intent, partnering with forward-looking clients. With precision and restraint, we turn concepts into resolved environments.
S J Studio operates at the intersection of space and intent, partnering with forward-looking clients. With precision and restraint, we turn concepts into resolved environments.
Main Principles
Clarity
Designed to simplify complexity
We focus on what matters most. Every element serves a purpose, removing visual and functional noise to create spaces that feel calm and intentional.
Clear structure allows ideas to breathe and decisions to remain confident at every scale.
We focus on what matters most. Every element serves a purpose, removing visual and functional noise to create spaces that feel calm and intentional.
Clear structure allows ideas to breathe and decisions to remain confident at every scale.
Purpose
Architecture guided by use
Design begins with understanding how a space is meant to be lived in, moved through, and experienced over time.
Function leads the way, shaping form, material, and proportion into solutions that feel natural and considered.
Design begins with understanding how a space is meant to be lived in, moved through, and experienced over time.
Function leads the way, shaping form, material, and proportion into solutions that feel natural and considered.
Precision
Detail as a design language
From early concepts to final delivery, precision defines our process. We treat details as the foundation of quality, not decoration.
Consistency and control ensure the final environment reflects the original intent.
From early concepts to final delivery, precision defines our process. We treat details as the foundation of quality, not decoration.
Consistency and control ensure the final environment reflects the original intent.
Endurance
Spaces designed for longevity
We design with time in mind. Materials and systems are chosen to age well and remain relevant beyond trends.
The result is architecture that feels grounded, lasting, and quietly confident.
We design with time in mind. Materials and systems are chosen to age well and remain relevant beyond trends.
The result is architecture that feels grounded, lasting, and quietly confident.
Team
The people behind the practice are architects and designers united by discipline, curiosity, and a belief in clarity as the core of meaningful space.
The people behind the practice are architects and designers united by discipline, curiosity, and a belief in clarity as the core of meaningful space.
Salem Bellil
Principal Architect
Jose Maria Urbiola
Principal Architect
Salem Bellil
Principal Architect
Jose Maria Urbiola
Principal Architect
Salem Bellil
Principal Architect
Jose Maria Urbiola
Principal Architect
Awards & Recognition
Recognition across leading design platforms reflects our consistent focus on clarity, balance, and a refined architectural approach.
ArchDaily
(x2) Building of the Year
Interior Architecture Selection
Readers’ Choice Nominee
Residential Project Feature
Dezeen Awards
(x3) Interior Design Longlist
Emerging Studio Longlist
Architecture Project of the Year
Architizer
(x3) A+Awards Special Mention
Architecture Feature
Red Dot
(x2) Spatial Design Award
Testimonials
Detailed experiences from real partnerships showing how we build meaningful results together
Detailed experiences from real partnerships showing how we build meaningful results together
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Our collaboration felt effortless and focused. The team kept the workflow clear, contributed strong ideas, and maintained high quality throughout the entire process.
Daniel Kross
Creative Director, Lunit Studio
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Our collaboration felt effortless and focused. The team kept the workflow clear, contributed strong ideas, and maintained high quality throughout the entire process.
Daniel Kross
Creative Director, Lunit Studio