TEAM_BLDG

Founded in 2012, TEAM_BLDG is an interdisciplinary architecture and design studio working across architecture, interiors, landscape, and product design. With offices in China and Japan, the practice is rooted in the philosophy that design is not a final form, but an ongoing process of building—emphasizing the lived experience of space over the mere expression of form or style.

The name “BLDG” (short for “building”) is interpreted not as a noun, but as a verb—representing construction as a dynamic, human-centered process. Rather than focusing solely on concept or aesthetics, TEAM_BLDG places greater importance on crafting atmospheres—the emotional and spatial relationships between interior and exterior, light and material, people and place.

In 2023, TEAM_BLDG expanded internationally with the establishment of TEAM_BLDG Japan in Tokyo, founded by the studio’s three partners.

Throughout its journey, TEAM_BLDG has collaborated with a diverse group of designers, artists, and craftspeople, creating custom furniture, lighting, signage, and art installations tailored to specific architectural contexts. Their creative collaborations are seamlessly integrated into built projects, enhancing both function and narrative.

The studio has also had the honor of working alongside renowned architects such as Takaharu Tezuka, Kazunari Sakamoto, Kazuyo Sejima, Ryue Nishizawa, and Mitsuru Senda. These professional partnerships have enriched TEAM_BLDG’s approach, contributing to a deep understanding of multiple design methodologies and spatial logic.