— inspired by the lives and stories they hold.
— inspired by the lives and stories they hold.
Led by Jacinto Padín, the studio believes that meaningful design is an expression of a project’s unique story — personal, collective, or reflectively incomplete. Grounded in simplicity and craft, it strives for what is both relevant and lasting — as evocative as it is pragmatic — where artful intention meets practical execution.
Jacinto’s sensibility was shaped early on in his father’s specialized millwork shop, where he developed a deep appreciation for craft and design. After graduating with commendations for Excellence in Design from the Hillier College of Architecture & Design at NJIT, he gained hands-on experience in custom fabrication, finely detailed residential construction, and bespoke architectural design — contributing to projects throughout New York City and beyond. He later served as Project Architect at Neal Beckstedt Studio and as Associate at Wunderground Architecture & Design.
Ultimately, the work is always personal. Whether self-initiated or collaborative, each tableau unfolds through dialogue, care, and a pursuit of meaning — an authentic reflection of what’s observed and the stories held close. The studio is inspired by how beauty can emerge from restraint, and presence through modest yet meaningful means.
At its best, what emerges is a considered response to form, feeling, and function — grounded in intention and shaped by a longing to create buildings and spaces of permanence and timeless resonance — each telling a story of its own.