Awards Overview for Not A Studio
| Award Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Platinum A' Design Award | 1 |
| Gold A' Design Award | 0 |
| Silver A' Design Award | 0 |
| Bronze A' Design Award | 0 |
| Iron A' Design Award | 0 |
| Runner-up A' Design Award | 0 |
| Total Awards | 1 |
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Career Highlights of Not A Studio
Notable Achievements
- Total Awards: 1
- Total Score: 6
- Global Ranking: #560 Worldwide
- Top Award: Platinum ( 1 × )
Areas of Expertise
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Top Designs
| Design Name | Category | Award | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivino | Interior Space and Exhibition Design | Platinum | 2026 |
Featured Designs by Not A Studio
Olivino
The project transforms a former industrial exhibition hall into a Michelin level dining space through a strategy of dialogue rather than coverage. Retaining the original double height, column free str...
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Award: Platinum (2026)
About Not A Studio
Biography
Founded in 2016 by architect Gu Yi, **Not a Studio** has carried out architectural practices both domestically and overseas. As the principal architect, Gu Yi has **13 years of architectural experience in Africa**, where he led and participated in various projects including national-level constructions such as hospitals and schools, as well as a wide range of commercial spaces. His adventurous African experience, marked by in-depth integration with diverse cultures, has cultivated his strong perception and empathy toward environments, subjects, and phenomena. Since establishing Not a Studio, he has placed greater emphasis on creating human experiences that return to generosity, affinity, and warmth through restrained and minimalist architectural language.
Areas of Expertise
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Country
China
Statistics and Insights
Performance Metrics
Key Statistics
- Total Score: 6
- Total Awards: 1
- Global Ranking: #560
- Performance Score: 10.00 / 10
Insights
Not A Studio's performance score of 10.00 places them in the top tier of designers worldwide. This score, which ranges from 0 to 10, reflects not just the quantity but also the quality of awards received.
With a total of 1 awards and a global ranking of #560, Not A Studio has demonstrated consistent excellence in Interior Space and Exhibition Design .
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