Research Based Design
We co-create environments. olio handles the material journey with a relentless focus on the origin and application of every resource, from the framework the framework to the artistry of the final surface finishes.

  • We select materials that are not only durable and recyclable but also minimize environmental impact, bringing long-term benefits to the communities and ecosystems we serve. Each material is chosen with the future in mind, ensuring our projects are built to last and evolve.

  • At the heart of what we do. We collaborate closely with local communities, craftsmen, and suppliers who share our vision of fairness and integrity. Our projects are dialogues, creating spaces that give back to their environments and foster mutual growth.

  • Our designs go beyond aesthetics to ensure adaptability, resilience, and sustainability. Each project is a step towards creating spaces that support the social and environmental fabric of the communities they inhabit, today and tomorrow.

  • Wherever possible, we implement practices that rejuvenate their own sources of energy and materials. Our aim is not just to reduce the impact but to actively enhance, supporting local economies and biodiversity through innovative ecological solutions

Strategy & Coordination
our planning centers people and place whether working with our homegrown projects or collaborating with others. We thoughtfully manage the entire lifecycle of the build, ensuring high standards of ethical craftsmanship are met from concept to completion.

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Juliana strategy

Sherina design

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Paulo business

Torcato Vaz community

people we work/ed with

Julia Steketee / Riley Sherman / Yahn De Oliveira / Ernest D’Souza / Lilly O’Toole / Amber Zhang / Chloe Tournier-Decret / Jahira Martins / Kemal Vaz / Rafal Dekowski / Nicolas Venturelli / Wenbin Peng / Rayan Gulzar