The Studio
A small practice with a long attention span, designing spaces meant to age gracefully.
Practice
Founded in 2011, Nivasa operates at the intersection of architecture and interiors. We take on a deliberately small number of projects each year so that each receives the depth of attention it deserves.
Our work spans private homes, hospitality and cultural spaces — unified by a belief in honest materials, generous light, and detailing that rewards a second look.
Principles
01
Material honesty
Surfaces that age well and reveal their nature.
02
Room for light
Daylight treated as a primary material.
03
Considered restraint
Fewer, better decisions in every room.
04
Built to last
Detailing meant for decades, not seasons.
People
Elsa Moreau
Founder, Principal
Tomas Bak
Design Director
Ines Carvalho
Senior Architect
Noah Lind
FF&E Lead