Studio GAIA

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Overview

Studio GAIA is an architecture and interior design firm founded in 1996, specializing in luxury hospitality projects including hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and spas. It has worked on residential, retail, workspace, and healthcare designs across locations such as the United States, Canada, South Korea, Colombia, Israel, and the UAE. The firm maintains offices in New York and Seoul, with reported annual revenue of $7 million.

History

Studio GAIA was founded in 1996. It developed a portfolio of hospitality projects, including designs for W Hotels in Bogota and Seoul, Thompson Hotel in Toronto, and Dream Hotel in New York. The firm expanded internationally with projects in multiple countries and established a presence in Gangnam-gu, South Korea.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Hospitality Design	Luxury hotels and resorts	$500,000 - $10M+
Restaurant & Bar Design	High-end dining and nightlife	$200,000 - $5M
Residential Design	Custom luxury homes	$300,000 - $3M
Retail & Workspace Design	Branded commercial spaces	$150,000 - $2M
Healthcare Design	Specialized medical facilities	$400,000 - $4M

Manufacturing

As an architecture and interior design firm, Studio GAIA does not manufacture products but designs custom built environments and furniture. Furniture and fixtures (FF&E) are typically sourced from third-party manufacturers based on project specifications.

Notable Products

W Hotel Walkerhill - Seoul - Interior design for luxury W Hotel in South Korea.
Thompson Hotel - Toronto - Hospitality design for upscale hotel in Canada.
Dream Hotel Midtown - New York - Design for boutique hotel in Manhattan.
Tao Restaurant & Nightclub - Las Vegas - Interior for prominent nightlife venue.
Ritz-Carlton - Herzliya - Luxury hotel design in Israel.
Dongtan Jeil Women’s Hospital - Seoul - Healthcare facility design in South Korea.

Reputation

Studio GAIA is recognized among professionals for its hospitality portfolio, particularly W Hotels and upscale restaurants. It receives positive feedback for holistic design approaches in branded environments. Limited public reviews are available, with employee insights on Glassdoor providing general workplace details.

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