Restorative residential thinking, reimagined for the workplace.
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PROJECT
DTD Design Studio's Office
DESIGN STUDIO
DTD aka D'Ora Tokai Designs
LOCATION
Barsha South, Dubai
ABOUT
Designed as a reflection of the studio’s own philosophy, the D’Ora Tokai Designs office is a 29m² interior architecture studio in Dubai, created to demonstrate how compact workspaces can feel calm, inspiring, and highly functional.
Rather than following a conventional office model, the space was approached with the same design thinking typically reserved for the home: clear spatial planning, sculptural form, layered materiality, and environments that support focus and wellbeing.
A sequence of aligned arches creates rhythm and visual depth across the space, establishing a strong architectural identity within a compact footprint. Circular windows inspired by Bauhaus architecture introduce natural light and maintain a connection to greenery, while bespoke joinery, marble detailing, sculptural sinks, and integrated seating elevate everyday functionality.
Designed to accommodate a growing creative team, the studio balances meeting, production, and collaboration areas without compromising openness or flow. The result is an office environment that reflects D’Ora Tokai Designs’ wider philosophy: spaces designed to support clarity, creativity, and long-term growth.
Bespoke furniture: DOT Objects
This project reflects our broader thinking on residential design, explored in
The Case for Restorative Residential Design.