ABOUT

Studio Curves (Shanghai / New York) is an experimental, independent design practice founded by John Dai in 2020.

We design spaces that are sculptural, adaptive, and emotionally precise—ranging from retail interiors and cultural venues to exhibitions, installations, and private comissions.

We combine advanced digital tools—parametric modeling, AI-driven workflows, digital fabrication—with a hands-on sensitivity to material, craft, and atmosphere.

From concept through construction, we work closely with clients, contractors, fabricators and craftsmen to shape spaces that feel both considered and alive.

Beyond architecture, we engage with visual identity, spatial branding, and narrative media to create immersive environments t

hat resonate across scales.

Vital architecture emerges not from spectacle or cost, but from the synthesis of digital technique and vernacular craft — where technology meets the hand, and the future speaks through tradition.

We take a collaborative approach to every project, working closely with our clients to understand their goals and vision. From the initial design concept to the final construction phase, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and quality craftsmanship.

Studio Curves（上海 / 纽约） 是由主持设计师戴嘉南于 2020 年创立的实验性独立设计事务所。

我们致力于打造具有雕塑感、适应性强、情感细腻的空间，项目类型涵盖零售室内、文化场所、展览、装置以及私人定制空间。

我们的设计融合参数化建模、AI 辅助流程与数字建造等前沿工具，同时强调对材料、工艺与氛围的敏锐直觉与手工感知。

从概念到落地，我们始终与客户、承包商、加工方及工匠紧密合作，共同打造兼具思考与生命力的空间体验。

真正有生命力的设计，不在于炫技的形式或昂贵的材料，而在于能否将先进的设计技术与在地的手工智慧有机结合——将数字与经验、几何与手感、未来性与地方性并置。

除了建筑设计，我们还涉足视觉识别、空间品牌与叙事媒体，力求在不同尺度之间构建沉浸式的感知体系。

John Dai, AIA
Founder, Studio Curves

John Dai is a licensed architect based in New York. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with distinction and received the Faculty Prize. His design work balances digital systems with material sensibility, exploring how stories and structures shape space.

As a project architect at Weiss/Manfredi, John has led key aspects of major cultural projects, including the La Brea Tar Pits redevelopment in Los Angeles and the Nelson-Atkins Museum expansion. He has also held design roles at UNStudio (Amsterdam) and HOK (Philadelphia), working across global retail, housing, and urban-scale planning. Alongside large-scale work, he has completed a number of interior projects across China, recognized for their sculptural clarity, craftsmanship, and narrative depth.

戴嘉南是一位注册建筑师，现居纽约。他拥有宾夕法尼亚大学建筑硕士学位，毕业时荣获全系最高荣誉及教师奖。他的设计在系统与叙事之间游走，结合数字工具与材料直觉，在形式与空间中寻找平衡。

他曾在纽约的 Weiss/Manfredi 参与多项文化与公共建筑项目，包括洛杉矶的拉布雷亚沥青坑博物馆改造与堪萨斯城的纳尔逊-阿特金斯艺术馆扩建。此前，他也在阿姆斯特丹的 UNStudio 和费城的 HOK 担任设计职务，参与全球零售、住宅及城市设计项目。在大型项目之外，他还主持了多个建成于中国的室内作品，以雕塑般的空间语言、材料工艺和叙事感受而见长。