• Flowchart illustrating the process of building design, starting with meeting existing site conditions, moving through design and interior details, obtaining permits, building, and ending with a happy client by Cacao STudio

  • FEASIBILITY

    Finding Clarity

    We begin with your vision. This initial phase is about discovery, where we study the existing conditions, analyze zoning, and collaborate with you to ground the project in a foundation of clarity and potential. 

  • ARCHITECTURE

    Shaping the Light

    This is where the blueprint for your home is created. We translate your vision into a buildable reality, focusing on how the design is organized, how it functions, and how it will capture and interact with light. This phase includes developing detailed construction documents and managing the permitting process.

  • INTERIOR DESIGN

    Crafting the Atmosphere

    With the architectural foundation set, we shape the home's inner world. This phase is dedicated to the sensory experience, focusing on materials, finishes, custom details, and lighting to craft an atmosphere that is a true reflection of you.

  • CONSTRUCTION

    Bringing it to Light

    With the architectural foundation set, we shape the home's inner world. This phase is dedicated to the sensory experience, focusing on materials, finishes, custom details, and lighting to craft an atmosphere that is a true reflection of you.

A SPACE FOR EXPLORATION, RESEARCH, AND INNOVATION

Our Design Lab strengthens our practice by giving us room to test, refine, and imagine beyond the everyday. Over the years, we’ve designed world-class showrooms, highly custom furniture, and immersive design experiences that deepened our expertise in materials, kitchens, bathrooms, hardware, and design trends.

This foundation makes us true experts in the details that shape a home. The Lab is where we push boundaries while staying rooted in craft, collaborating with artists and engineers to explore emerging ideas. It ensures that every project we deliver is timeless in character, grounded in design, and quietly ahead of its time.

OUR DESIGN LAB WORK : BEYOND THE EVERYDAY

Showrooms are bold spaces that spark imagination and showcase what’s possible.

Showrooms challenged us to be adventurous: to experiment with form, light, and materials at a scale and intensity rarely found in private homes. These projects gave us the chance to explore kitchens, bathrooms, finishes, and hardware in extraordinary detail — knowledge that flows directly into our residential work. While showrooms push the boundaries, our custom homes and interiors are always tailored to the life you aspire to live; refined, timeless, and designed just for you.